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Originally Posted by HolyWars
Correct 
I have (had) a 'leaky' Aortic Valve, so it was replaced with my own Pulmonary valve and I then recieved a donor valve to replace it (Ross procedure)
That was in 2003 and since it has started to leak a little which is expected. Not to the extent that it was so fingers crossed I don't need one for a long time. 
I now visit my Cardiologist every 2 years as apposed to every year which is awesome.  |
That's a pretty hardcore procedure. I'm glad you pulled through.
Weren't you given the option to get a porcine valve replacement? Sometimes it ain't easy to find the right donor and I hear you can go with a pig's heart valve for 15 years before it requires replacement, which is pretty great.
What does an open heart surgery feel like? It's okay if you'd rather not tell, I understand it can be too much of a touchy experience to share with complete strangers on the Internet, but if you're ok with it I'd really like to know, just out of curiosity.