What type of replacement are you having TOVA OR SURGICAL. I am 92 and had a TOVA approximately 2 years ago. It was a "piece of cake". One day in the hospital and then home. They put a catheter in my wrist to do the initial investigation to determine whether I was a good candidate, and then the main catheter went up my leg. No external "chest cracking", no pain (minimal anesthetic). If you do not have the TOVA available where you liive check with Mayo or whatever major hospital is in your area. I was fortunate we have a surgeon who is exceptionally qualified to do these surgeries. His name is Dr. Nandish, Enloe Hospital, Chico, California 95926.
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