rmil, I also had a great deal of leaking at my one year follow-up. This past June I had a second device placed and it has made a world of difference for me. They did not remove the first device (that...
I had my one month checkup...new device looks good and was given the go-ahead to begin (slowly) back to an exercise regimen. Since then I have been to the gym 5 times a week (for 2 weeks) and am...
Just an update. Had my second procedure this morning and am recovering well. The doctor actually found 3 different tracks through my Gore Helix device that were the cause of my residual shunt. He was...
Will be undergoing my second procedure to close my defect next Monday. Am feeling a little bit nervous but am greatful to know what to expect this time around. Won't know until afterwards what they...
I haven't posted on here for quite awhile, but have a question... I am now one year post-op from having a Gore-Helix device placed and am still having right to left shunting (4+) with exertion. My...
I had a PFO repair in May of this year. During surgery, Dr. Sorensen discovered my PFO was approximately 25mm and "tunneled" quite a bit more than he had expected. He used the Gore Helix device and I...
I was so greatful to stumble upon this forum. I am scheduled to have my PFO repaired on 5/19/09 and have been getting more and more anxious as the time approaches. It took over 2 years to get answers...