About Me (In My Own Words)
As a kindergartner they found that I kept passing out at recess. The doctors discovered I had a "hole in my heart". Told my parents I would not live to 21 without having it fixed. I have lived way past that. :) I am married, have 3 teenage kids.
I have seen cardiologists all through out my life. Some have been laid back and less worried about my valve. Others have worried themselves out of a practice. My past cardio doc always said my symptoms would have to outweigh the risks of the surgery. This new doc says sometimes the first symptom is death. Yeah that was cold and scarey...but true. The fact that I haven't shown any "symptoms" really puzzles this new doc.
So I have had the TEE done, The CTA scans done, And a Double Heart Cath. The surgeon says the time has come to replace my aortic valve and root. They tell me that I should look for my recovery time to be about 3 months.
My cousin started a Youcaring page for us. With me being unable to work for 3 months, things are going to get rough!
Thanks for any help or advise
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Cole Camp, Missouri