http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/01/24/guest-blog-aortic-root-and-valve-replacement-by-taylor/#comment-9361 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:26:55 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/01/24/guest-blog-aortic-root-and-valve-replacement-by-taylor/#comment-9361 Benjamin, First of all, see another cardiologist and get a second opinion and get a couple of opinions from surgeons as well. Next, relax a bit, heart surgery is tough but as you can see, there are many positive outcomes. I am only 35, very active and fit, and completely asymptomatic before my mitral valve repair in December. I just celebrated my 4 month anniversary and am doing pretty well, not back up to full speed yet (meaning no snowboarding or long bicycle rides), but soon I expect to have more energy than ever. Remember that once you damage heart muscle by letting a condition go on too long, you cannot get that back. It is better to fix things while you and your heart are still healthy. You are trading a rough year for a longer and healthier life. Good Luck Lisa D. RN Benjamin,
First of all, see another cardiologist and get a second opinion and get a couple of opinions from surgeons as well. Next, relax a bit, heart surgery is tough but as you can see, there are many positive outcomes. I am only 35, very active and fit, and completely asymptomatic before my mitral valve repair in December. I just celebrated my 4 month anniversary and am doing pretty well, not back up to full speed yet (meaning no snowboarding or long bicycle rides), but soon I expect to have more energy than ever. Remember that once you damage heart muscle by letting a condition go on too long, you cannot get that back. It is better to fix things while you and your heart are still healthy. You are trading a rough year for a longer and healthier life. Good Luck Lisa D. RN

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