I am new to this posting, but I am getting enormous info on Heart Valve surgery. I admit I am still searching for information on this kind of operation. ...Read more
I am new to this posting, but I am getting enormous info on Heart Valve surgery. I admit I am still searching for information on this kind of operation. I haven't set a date yet because I want to go to NY to see my grandchildren. I keep reading your post and thank you
Rose Madura Welcome to the site Barbara. There is much helpful information as you said. Let us know if you have ... Read more
Rose Madura Welcome to the site Barbara. There is much helpful information as you said. Let us know if you have any questions.
I am having a BAD Year . In March I had surgery to remove cancer from my right lung.
The next thing I am having pain in the area where they did the surgery. ...Read more
I am having a BAD Year . In March I had surgery to remove cancer from my right lung.
The next thing I am having pain in the area where they did the surgery. Doctor had to remove fluid from the lung, this happened 3 times. Went back to the surgeon and he was not happy with my murmur. He said that my heart was working very hard and he wanted me to go for more test. I have had Echo cardiogram and the results were that the valve was very clogged.
Doctor wants to replace the valve.
Jennifer McInerney So sorry to hear of your struggles. I can relate. I had a brain Tumor in my twenties, colon cancer ... Read more
Jennifer McInerney So sorry to hear of your struggles. I can relate. I had a brain Tumor in my twenties, colon cancer in my 50's and now in my 60's, im waiting for aortic valve replacement at soome point in the future, its really challenging to stay positive. Being on this site and reading other people's stories really helps. You hav already overcome lung cancer surgery, you can do this. God bless you and ive you strength,
Gerald Poulton You have a lot on your plate that is for sure 🙏If the valve is really bad though it may be delayin ... Read more
Gerald Poulton You have a lot on your plate that is for sure 🙏If the valve is really bad though it may be delaying your recovery and is definitely not good for your health, in the end you may not have a choice but to get a heslthy new one. You came to a good place, welcome to the family 💐
Rose Madura Hi Barbara, my heart goes out to you. You've definitely been through a lot. Regarding the valve, re ... Read more
Rose Madura Hi Barbara, my heart goes out to you. You've definitely been through a lot. Regarding the valve, remember that outcomes are very good. Sure, there can be complications as with everything but a clogged valve is not a good thing. Best to do it before it becomes an emergency. Which valve is it?
God bless you. We'll keep you in our prayers. Let us know if you have any questions and please keep us updated.
Barbara Wood Oh Barbara, you've had a very tough year! I understand your wanting to avoid yet another assault on y ... Read more
Barbara Wood Oh Barbara, you've had a very tough year! I understand your wanting to avoid yet another assault on your body! Did you also have chemo & radiation? It definitely takes some time to recover from all that. I'd have my oncologist weigh in & ideally confer with a very experienced surgeon of choice. That's what I did- I had left chest radiation & that can cause scar tissue around the heart. I wish you everything good, & please let us know how things go. This is a wonderful, knowledgeable group you've connected with!
Nancy Lewis I feel for you Barbara. I had open heart last Sept., right hip replaced in Feb and left hip replaced ... Read more
Nancy Lewis I feel for you Barbara. I had open heart last Sept., right hip replaced in Feb and left hip replaced in June. It is a lot to deal with in one year. I agree with Barbara, have your doctors confer that way you know both of them have the information to make the best choices in your treatment. I actually had my heart surgeon recommend my orthopedic Dr.
Don't despair , it takes time to make your way through all this.
Clayton Mcarthur Have your doctors mentioned the TAVR procedure to you from what I understand that is much less invasi ... Read more
Clayton Mcarthur Have your doctors mentioned the TAVR procedure to you from what I understand that is much less invasive and much less easier to recover from
Lilly Black I'm sorry Barbara! that's a lot to take in. Clayton's got a good point! you may be a good candidate f ... Read more
Lilly Black I'm sorry Barbara! that's a lot to take in. Clayton's got a good point! you may be a good candidate for TAVR! do check it out for yourself. I hear some great things. I wish you the strength and courage to make the best choices for yourself. Good luck!
