His chest felt like his son was lying on it. His doctor recommended a procedure that's "crazy even to heart surgeons."

TL;DR

Paul DeGeorge, a 49-year-old police officer, experienced unexplained chest pressure.
Doctors diagnosed him with a bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital condition affecting blood flow.
DeGeorge underwent a Ross procedure, a complex surgery involving valve transplantation.
The surgery was successful, and DeGeorge has recovered, resuming his job and active lifestyle.
He feels fortunate to have undergone the procedure and to be able to keep up with his children.

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