Can a 95 year old survive an aortic valve replacement?

Mom is already relieved and less fearful. I hope it draws us a little closer too.

Call me stupid, but does Juddha=HappyGal?

Yes, Judda mentioned in another thread that she was having trouble logging on with her account, so now she is "reincarnated" as happygal LOL.

I'll let you all know what how it goes with Dr. Taylor and Mom and I.
There is a wealth of info on the internet on fixing heart problems at any age without the darn drugs (that only made her weak and didn't solve the problem at all), and if heart surgeons are telling us online how diet and other approaches actually work better, the only reason we are submitting our loved ones or ourselves to their methods is brainwashing by the huge corporation$.

Juda you hit the nail on the head. Just follow the money.

It takes a lot of courage to do the right thing.

Hi Judda, I just read this long thread. I feel for you. I know the stress you've been under. I went through the same thing with my 96 year old grandmother last year. The big money machine was pushing my grandmother to have a possible TAVR on her aortic valve. It started with her regular cardiologist. This happened not only once, but TWICE. Each time about a year apart, they scheduled visits with a cardiac surgeon for an evaluation to review her options. And each time they told her they would not do it, but maybe someone else might. This was the same surgeon too! All this while her memory was confused and she was given a little hope at same time. At one point she had made up her mind not to do any surgery a year prior, and then a year later she's being forced to consult a surgeon again because she's being egged on by a new cardiologist in her medical group because her mental capacity is not 100%. And they send her to the same surgeon she saw previously who denied the surgery previously! It angers me to no end that the medical profession pushes a 96 year old women who also previously denied surgery herself would exploit her health and mental capacity for financial gain. She was not accompanied by any other family member. This is the way she has chosen to carry out her healthcare and existence. She is a strong independent woman, does not like to rely on others for help yet she is not 100% and clearly is not aware of some of the abuses that are occurring. It's frustrating to us caretakers who are expected to be available to our loved ones yet have one arm tied behind the back. I know Judda your concerns and do hope you have remembered to take care of yourself throughout this time. That is the best you can do. I wish you good health my dear.