Best wishes fair, you've long been one of my favorite posters.
Asking for prayers. For myself.
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The surgeon who replaced my mitral valve said there was a 3% mortality rate. I remember thinking that would make my surgery the most dangerous thing I have ever done. That was 21 years ago. They are much better now. So I won’t worry about you but I have added you to my prayer list. God’s peace to you and your family.
“Salus infirmorum, ora pro nobis”
God bless you and grant healing according to His will.
God bless you and grant healing according to His will.
It is scary when you face it but the surgery almost borders on routine. When I had mine done, my surgeon out of UPenn mentioned to me that he did 300/year. That seemed insane to me. It was just another Monday at the office to him.
I have utmost confidence Fair will be in capable hands as well.
My surgeon said the pig/cow valve lasts only ~ 20 years. I really didn't want to go through it again if I didn’t have to, so I went mechanical. They say the ‘downside’ is you need to be on Coumadin/blood thinners for the rest of your life. That has not bothered me on bit. I am very good about taking it daily. I often fall asleep at night listening the the clicking sound
I wish you continued health and wellness!
Sending prayers your way for a successful surgery and recovery. May God take you in his hands and bring you safely through it.
Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery, fairgambit; may The Good Lord hold you in the hollow of His hands... God Bless 
Good luck and God bless to one of the best from the McAndrew Board, Mr. fairgambit.
The Board comes through again. With all the love, thoughts and prayers coming your way, you're assured a successful procedure. I'll add my prayers and best wishes, fairgambit. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your support group.
Just saw this thread. Sorry I am so late with this post, but heartfelt prayers up for you, Gambit! I hope to see many more posts from you about Diane Lane and Orthodox Christmas, just to name two topics.
Fairgambit - Praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I love seeing all of the support here. We’ve got your back.
FWIW, I went with natural aortic valve 2 1/2 years ago. I didn’t want to be able to hear the mechanical valve.
Best wishes to you and looking forward to seeing you back here soon.
FWIW, I went with natural aortic valve 2 1/2 years ago. I didn’t want to be able to hear the mechanical valve.
Best wishes to you and looking forward to seeing you back here soon.
Agreed. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.