Thanks Anne and Jo,

1.5 to 3 yrs? Why is the healing process so long? Thanks for the links, I hadn't found info yet that you sent me. I am hoping to get to talk to a cv surgeon in the next couple of weeks to discuss options, but trying to gather as much info as I can. It didn't seem like I have as bad of symptoms as some of the people I have read postings on on the website, but I am getting tired of the symptoms and ready to be done with them. Any info is appreciated! Thanks again!

Rob