My history of rheumatic fever sounds much like yours. I lived an extraordinary life in spite of my heart disease playing golf at the highest amateur and professional ...Read more
My history of rheumatic fever sounds much like yours. I lived an extraordinary life in spite of my heart disease playing golf at the highest amateur and professional levels. On September 20, 2012 I had my mitral valve replaced with the mechanical valve and not 3 months later am happy to say I am feeling great, walking for at least an hour everyday and am on my way back to feeling and acting like an athlete again! What is it with us from the southern hemisphere and rheumatic fever! I was brought up in Zambia. Cheers, Carole
Welcome to HVJ. I\'m sure your looking into all your options. Best of luck and do read the book and get your information. I\'m scheduled for my repair in ...Read more
Welcome to HVJ. I\'m sure your looking into all your options. Best of luck and do read the book and get your information. I\'m scheduled for my repair in just over 2 weeks nows.
All the best and prayers for you,
Brian Walsh
G\'day Ted!
Sorry to hear you need surgery.
Will you be having a repair or replacement of your mitral valve?
I had mine repaired this past June and have since ...Read more
G\'day Ted!
Sorry to hear you need surgery.
Will you be having a repair or replacement of your mitral valve?
I had mine repaired this past June and have since recovered 100%.
Nancy B
I am from: Brisbane, Australia
