Hi everybody. I have ptsd from the surgery and was wondering if anyone else experienced this?
Mike McKenna Haven't had surgery yet, next week. I have seen posts about this. Have you spoken to a therapist? F ... Read more
Mike McKenna Haven't had surgery yet, next week. I have seen posts about this. Have you spoken to a therapist? Friends?
Joanna Politi Yes I talk to me partner about it. I thank God for her.
Marie Myers I know there have been posts about PTSD post surgery, especially emergency surgery. I hope you are sp ... Read more
Marie Myers I know there have been posts about PTSD post surgery, especially emergency surgery. I hope you are speaking to your cardiologist/ primary care doc about it. They might direct you to a suitable therapist who can help you work through your feelings. Godspeed!
Tatjana Seizova-Cajic Hi Joanna, I am trying to find some patient posts about it and will copy them if I find them; in the ... Read more
Tatjana Seizova-Cajic Hi Joanna, I am trying to find some patient posts about it and will copy them if I find them; in the meantime,- here is one related link, and you will find more if you search for PTSD using the search function above : https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2018/02/11/cardiac-depression/ I am sorry to hear it is happening to you, but it is not too rare apparently- it is a traumatic event. It would be good if you could get professional help
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Hello everyone! I had aortic valve and mitral valve 2 years ago. My echo still shows significant leaking and stenosis. Is this normal? Also has anyone experienced ...Read more
Hello everyone! I had aortic valve and mitral valve 2 years ago. My echo still shows significant leaking and stenosis. Is this normal? Also has anyone experienced depression ? Thank you
Marie Myers Has the leaking and stenosis worsened, or was it present right after surgery? I think that is a good ... Read more
Marie Myers Has the leaking and stenosis worsened, or was it present right after surgery? I think that is a good question for your cardiologist. I have experienced depression, but mine was unrelated to the heart surgery. Hopefully you have spoken to your primary doctor about this, and discussed whether you need treatment. Please keep us posted!
Klara Čičić Dear Joanna, depending on how big the leakage and stenosis are, I am sure they will monitor you and d ... Read more
Klara Čičić Dear Joanna, depending on how big the leakage and stenosis are, I am sure they will monitor you and decide when it is time to intervene again, ask your cardiologist definitely. It happens sometimes. And depression is often mentioned here on this site, a lot of heart warriors had it post-heart-surgery. You are not alone. It is a state which can be successfully overcome by quality support and medication if needed. We are here for you. Keep us updated!
