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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 16, 2016

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Roger Birch got a guestbook from Enrique K

10 years ago (January 22, 2016)

Dear Roger, Best wishes that your surgery was a success. I hope that youâ€™re back in the swing of things very soon. Best, Enrique

Sophia Ridley

Best wishes Roger for success surgery and recovery. Will be thinking of you.

Roger Birch got a guestbook from James Newell

10 years ago (January 20, 2016)

Hi Roger, What valve type did you decide to go with? I am facing AVR surgery in the not too distant future and have similar concerns to those you posted. Best of luck with your surgery, hope all goes well. James

Roger Birch

I still haven't and won't until we meet with surgeon tomorrow. Leaning pretty hard to tissue and hope medical improvements make it easier when the time comes again. What is your age? Good luck, certainly not a easy question to answer.

Bob M

Type of valve is a personal decision; however, I only had one choice since I cannot tolerate Coumadin (feel free to read my story). My valve is a bovine type called a trifecta from St. Jude Medical, vintage December 10, 2014. I love it. And I am betting that when... Read more.

Roger Birch got a guestbook from Liz Burroughs

10 years ago (January 18, 2016)

Hi Roger, I wish you the best of luck with your surgery! Our thoughts & prayers will be with you. Take care. Liz

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Wanda Mroz

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a quick recovery! Prayers your way!

Roger Birch

Thank you, I have the greatest wife in the world. But I do wonder about the closeness we are about to share. I hope I can be as patient as I should be. And a "good patient"!