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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 15, 2015

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Kim Schurman got a guestbook from Ihn Kim

10 years ago (July 31, 2015)

Hi Kim, I do hope everything is going smoothly with your recovery. There's one question I wanted to ask you.. When you made appointments at the Cleveland Clinic, did you have chance to interview the surgeon before you make up your mind to do the surgery there? I read some... Read more.

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Judith Collins

9 weeks post op for AVR and feeling great. Started cardio rehab last week and already up to 1 hour work out. Slow but getting stronger. Had echo 2 weeks ago and got good post op results. I am very blessed. God has answered my prayers.

Kim Schurman

I chose my surgeon, Dr. Svensson, due to his credentials and since he is a pioneer in the minimally invasive surgery and sent all the paperwork over to his office for record review. His office contacted me within a week to make an appt to meet him, a cardiologist, and... Read more.

Sonny Abbasi

I sent my paperwork to Cleveland (did aortic valve replacement two weeks to the day today--due to bicuspid aortic valve) and they assigned a doctor. I got Dr. Douglas Johnston who was outstanding. First make sure they have all your paperwork. A program administrator checks to make sure you have... Read more.

Ihn Kim

Thanks Kim and Sonny!!! Your kind answer means a lot to me. BTW, how are you maintaining contact with the surgeon after you come back home? I would guess there will be times that you want to ask questions directly to the surgeon who touched your heart after the surgery..... Read more.

Jean Raber

I've been following this conversation with interest, as I'm about four hours from Cleveland by car. Thanks to Ihn for asking the questions, and to Sonny for being so generous with info!

Kim Schurman

My surgeon said he didnt have to see me again unless i had problems and i was given a phone number to call if i had any questions or issues as well since you will have some new sensations in your chest after surgery. I also stayed about a week... Read more.

Kim Schurman got a guestbook from Paige Baitinger

10 years ago (June 30, 2015)

Hi Kim, Congratulations on being home!!! My aortic valve replacement is coming up in the the next few weeks. What you wrote about taking the meds before they remove the chest tube is very helpful. I have been reading everything I can on the whole procedure- Adam's book, many other... Read more.

Kim Schurman

Thanks and the I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery. If you have any other Qs regarding the surgery please ask. Everyone is here to help you on this site :)

Ericka Carlson

It barely hurt at all when they took mine out, it actually felt really good to finally have them gone, I would not worry about that event at all. It's a few seconds and it's over. :)

Kim Schurman got a guestbook from lrobe70259@aol.com

10 years ago (June 30, 2015)

So glad things went well for you. I also live in Florida and would love to meet you since in the future. I'll be having that same surgery. When you can email me.