Hi. Iam 70 and had stenious of the aortic valve. Had been indicated for years with an observed murmur. No Stockton’s other than that. Regular test indicated that the stenious had worsened to a state requiring replacement. Was originally planned to do tavar. What a relief to me avoiding ohs. Well in the work up it was discovered I need bypass so the tavar was waved off in place of the ohs. My surgeons indicated that given my relative young age (haha) and good health I was a great candidate for ohs and that ohs was a much better route for value replacement. More precision in the placement of the new valve and complete removal of any calcium and just anniversary better outcome. I was so disappointed to not have the simpler TAVR for the BIG deal OHS. I had a great team at wake forest Baptist hospital in WS NC. Turned out the surgery went terrific thanks to the terrific team and not as big a deal as I had feared. Home in 4 days, hit the road walking and getting stronger every day. Please don’t over worry whatever you may choose. Go for the best outcome for you !!! Good luck and God bless !!!