I had the same problem with the mitral valve (regurgitation) and shortness of breath (AFib). I am so glad I was able to have the surgery. I had this problem ...Read more
I had the same problem with the mitral valve (regurgitation) and shortness of breath (AFib). I am so glad I was able to have the surgery. I had this problem all my life. Good luck!
Russ, Yonkers, NY. posted a note for Lydia that says:
I was 57 when I had my open heart surgery two years ago to replace a leaky aortic valve and my ascending aorta. Be patient. Allow yourself to heal. Walk, walk, ...Read more
I was 57 when I had my open heart surgery two years ago to replace a leaky aortic valve and my ascending aorta. Be patient. Allow yourself to heal. Walk, walk, walk. Sleep on your back. You will be fine.
I'm in Tucson and had my mitral valve repaired in October 2016 at the age of 62. I, too, travelled out of town to have my surgery. I was fortunate to be able ...Read more
I'm in Tucson and had my mitral valve repaired in October 2016 at the age of 62. I, too, travelled out of town to have my surgery. I was fortunate to be able to have minimally-invasive robotic surgery at Cleveland Clinic. I did have to travel by myself through O'Hare on my way back, which is a nightmare airport. Make sure they help you! Will you have someone travelling with you?
Lydia Webster Thanks, Phyllis. That's great to hear your success with this. Dr is doing a mini incision through ste ... Read more
Lydia Webster Thanks, Phyllis. That's great to hear your success with this. Dr is doing a mini incision through sternum. Thank God, I feel calm today after driving to Chicago from New Mexico in a state of increasing anxiety.
Lanna Scott-Posey posted a note for Lydia that says:
Wishing you well in your Mitral Valve surgery, I lived in Las Cruces many years but now am in Santa Teresa New Mexico. I am going through test at this time ...Read more
Wishing you well in your Mitral Valve surgery, I lived in Las Cruces many years but now am in Santa Teresa New Mexico. I am going through test at this time for Aortic Stenosis, hoping to be cleared for Taver surgery. Will be thinking and praying for your successful surgery and recovery.
Lydia Webster Lanna, thank you! Please keep me posted if convenient. I hope the next steps getting cleared for the ... Read more
Lydia Webster Lanna, thank you! Please keep me posted if convenient. I hope the next steps getting cleared for the that surgery go well.
Lydia, I know this is pretty scary. I would be scared also. It is a big deal. But I just checked out your surgeon. I am so happy to know he is the best doctor ...Read more
Lydia, I know this is pretty scary. I would be scared also. It is a big deal. But I just checked out your surgeon. I am so happy to know he is the best doctor you could possibly have. I'm not sure how you've been dealing with your allergies so far but talk to your doctor(s) in Las Cruces about your concerns before you head out to Chicago. Also, write out your thoughts and worries and happy thoughts. Like do diary entries. Don't worry about this being too much about you. Anyone who knows you knows otherwise. But right now, this is the time you do need to think about you, with your goal being to get better and feeling healthy again. Your friends and family love you, and we all want that for you.
Hi Lydia welcome to our community. Being nervous about surgery is totally understandable but I am glad to read your positive attitude to look forward to feeling ...Read more
Hi Lydia welcome to our community. Being nervous about surgery is totally understandable but I am glad to read your positive attitude to look forward to feeling better. May your surgery be successful and keep us updated on your journey. God bless you