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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 6, 2024

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Tim Carpenter got a guestbook from George A Loder

1 year ago (August 19, 2024)

Tim, How did they close your sternal bone ? wires or plates& screws? How was your pain after the surgery. Have a great recovery.........glad to see you are doing well.

Tim Carpenter

It is wired and he also used rigid sternal fixation because of the size of my chest. Pain pretty much non existent coughing or sneezing is a little painful but overall pain very minimal and questions you need answers to just ask

Brady Busch

After hearing about plates,that's what I wanted,but the surgeon told me,there can be movement,by themselves.So,plates and wire were both used.

Tim Carpenter

Yes I think it goes off of body size is how it was explained to me

Tim Carpenter got a guestbook from Gib Gerlach

1 year ago (August 15, 2024)

You are looking very good! I remember those chest tubes coming out like it was yesterday and itâ€™s been 7 yearsðŸ™ƒ

Tim Carpenter got a guestbook from Pamela Gregory

1 year ago (August 11, 2024)

Hi Tim. August 13th happens to be my Birthday and good things always happen on that date. I'm sure your surgery is going to go well🙏. I had Dr. Roselli for AVR and root replacement Oct. 2022. Waiting for surgery was the very worst part for me. They are really... Read more.

Carmen P

I agree with Pamela. That is why my Hero Husband is with me. He was my rock when I had surgery in 2016. He will also be a great help to the nursing staff.

Tim Carpenter

Thank you yes I will have my beautiful caring wife with me and she will make sure that all is well with me that I know thank you for the advice about pain meds and yes I have the same feeling of the Cleveland Clinic and Dr Roselli I know... Read more.

Pamela Gregory

There was a board you could write on in the rooms that my daughter and husband used to keep track of times for meds. I only say this because one day I was sleeping and it was a good bit past when I should have had it. When I woke... Read more.

Carmen P

You definitely want to be on a schedule for pain meds the first few days. Once the pain kicks in, it is harder to get it under control.