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80 days ago

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Rose Madura What a beautiful picture. Welcome to the group.

Klara Čičić Beautiful! Welcome to this wonderful community.

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Amanda Bitnerposted an update

81 days ago

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Surgery in 8 days. I’m really scared.

Adam Pick Hi Amanda, As the newest members... Welcome to HeartValveSurgery.com! I think many patients in this c ... Read more

Adam Pick Hi Amanda, As the newest members... Welcome to HeartValveSurgery.com! I think many patients in this community can relate to the fear and anxiety leading up to surgery. Many patients, like me, felt the final lead-up to surgery was the worst part of this experience. That said, I'll post some links below that might help you get more comfortable and hopefully calm your fear. My thoughts are with you!

Adam Pick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mm6u7H0jBY

Fear & Heart Surgery: 3 Facts to Help Patients Overcome Anxiety with Dr. Marc Gillinov

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mm6u7H0jBY

https://www.HeartValveSurgery.com - Common emotions that patients experience prior to heart surgery are fear, anxiety, confusion and doubt. To help patients ...

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/12/24/fear-anxiety-before-heart-valve-sur ... Read more

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/12/24/fear-anxiety-before-heart-valve-surgery/

Heart Surgery Fears - How To Calm & Control Your Anxiety

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/12/24/fear-anxiety-before-heart-valve-surgery/

Patient advice for dealing with fear, anxiety and stress before open heart surgery.

Adam Pick And, here's a new patient video all about the lessons learned from heart surgery. https://www.youtube ... Read more

Adam Pick And, here's a new patient video all about the lessons learned from heart surgery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbnMq-iDdS8

10 Spiritual Lessons I Learned from Heart Surgery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbnMq-iDdS8

In early 2023 I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve with aortic stenosis and regurgitation, which caused a severe heart insufficiency. I had been othe...

Adam Pick And... Here is a link to many patient success stories that might help you... https://www.heart-valve- ... Read more

Adam Pick And... Here is a link to many patient success stories that might help you... https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/videos/patient-stories

Patient Stories Videos For Patients

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/videos/patient-stories

Watch patient stories videos for patients, their families and friends.

Richard Munson Adam always has great answers to our questions. It’s why he makes the big bucks. The fear before he ... Read more

Richard Munson Adam always has great answers to our questions. It’s why he makes the big bucks. The fear before heart surgery is for sure a reality. Anyone not scared is truly a cool customer.

Trygve Harris Hi Amanda. I know it's super scary to think about but this is so normal for these doctors--they do th ... Read more

Trygve Harris Hi Amanda. I know it's super scary to think about but this is so normal for these doctors--they do these operations every day. And you will feel way better after. I'm rooting for you

Margaret Fielden Hi Amanda, My surgery is on October 5th. It isn't something I have had before. I'm with you in being ... Read more

Margaret Fielden Hi Amanda, My surgery is on October 5th. It isn't something I have had before. I'm with you in being very scared, but so many on this site have had valve surgery and have positive stories. Wishing you well and that we recover together.

Robert Miller I am copying an answer from above. "You just "sleep". And the thing is, you are surrounded by doctors ... Read more

Robert Miller I am copying an answer from above. "You just "sleep". And the thing is, you are surrounded by doctors and nurses before, during and after surgery. And you will come out with your heart being in a better state than before. Going into surgery was a relieve for me. The biggest issue is how well you prepared for recovery. That's a pain in the rear. But with proper preparation and hopefully some support, you will handle it just fine and be in a much better place afterwards. "

Amanda Bitner Thank you all, your comments and well wishes are so awesome and appreciated!