I came across this site and wanted to hear from people who have gone through what I am about to face. I am a 42 year old female in great health with the exception of being born with a bicuspid aortic valve. I had been having issues and have been told before the holidays that I need to have the replacement surgery within the next 6 months. I will be having a mechanical one as recommended. I want to know the details about this horrific situation from the depression and pain to life after the replacement. I have full knowledge medically (procedure, tests, medications) from the doctors but I really need to hear from people who have experience this actually event.View Thread