Looking to see if anyone around the age of 45 have had a valve replacement? If so just wondering which type and what affects it has had on your life. sports, ...Read more
Looking to see if anyone around the age of 45 have had a valve replacement? If so just wondering which type and what affects it has had on your life. sports, social, etc.... Thanks
Clare Auten I was 45 at time of replacement. (I am 47 now). I went mechanical. I do hear ticking but have gotte ... Read more
Clare Auten I was 45 at time of replacement. (I am 47 now). I went mechanical. I do hear ticking but have gotten used to it. I never played many sports but do still run. I have to check my coumadin levels about once a month. I have to be a little more consistent with green veggies. I have 3 small kids so don't really have a social life. ;)
I can say after my heart attack at age 42 and being a firefighter for 18 years. Diagnosed with a Leaking BAV everything has been on my mind. I'm do not want ...Read more
I can say after my heart attack at age 42 and being a firefighter for 18 years. Diagnosed with a Leaking BAV everything has been on my mind. I'm do not want to have open heart surgery to have a new valve put in. Has anyone had this worry?
My specialist says I'm good but being tired partly throughout the day or after I run for a few miles. I can do all that but as soon as I sit down, I fall asleep.
Since I'm a firefighter and my heart rate can go from 55 to 180 in 30 seconds I'm worried all the time the strain etc... on the valve and my heart. I am worried that I will need a new valve soon as it is just always on my mind the worry the mental strain is driving me nuts and every time I feel something in my chest area I'm at the hospital.
Looking for advice on how to control my mental stat and nervousness.
Kenny Knox Hey CL - I don't know anything about fighting fires but I've had 3 OHS and can tell you my guess is t ... Read more
Kenny Knox Hey CL - I don't know anything about fighting fires but I've had 3 OHS and can tell you my guess is that fighting a fire is a lot more stressful than OHS. The surgery/recovery fly! You'll see it all over this forum - the hardest part for many is the waiting game up until surgery. Being worried about symptoms and the OHS outcome is natural. Talking to your doctors to fully understand your condition will help with the nervousness. I would put trust in your docs and what they say. If they think you are good to wait, I'd try to be good with that. At the end of the day, you know your body best though so if going to the hospital gives you relief, I'd go. Thank you for all that you do as a firefighter!
David Augustus CL-I'm on the law side of public safety so I know your concerns. Nobody wants OHS, but with a good s ... Read more
David Augustus CL-I'm on the law side of public safety so I know your concerns. Nobody wants OHS, but with a good surgeon and a positive outlook it can be done. Listen to the doctors and they will let you know when it's time.
C L Thanks Guys for your advice. I'm glad I found this site to get advice from people with same condition ... Read more
C L Thanks Guys for your advice. I'm glad I found this site to get advice from people with same condition. Thank you! Greatly appreciated
Meredith Bray Once the doctors say it's time to operate, don't delay! The longer you wait, the more permanent damag ... Read more
Meredith Bray Once the doctors say it's time to operate, don't delay! The longer you wait, the more permanent damage gets done to your heart.
C L Thanks Meredith for the information. Much appreciated.