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3 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Angus that says:

Hi Angus ,
I hope that you are doing okay .
I had emergency OHS on 24/7/20 during the pandemic , it was a difficult time for everyone .
I was in hospital ...Read more

Hi Angus ,
I hope that you are doing okay .
I had emergency OHS on 24/7/20 during the pandemic , it was a difficult time for everyone .
I was in hospital for 5 weeks and got home in time for my youngest son’s 18th birthday .
I am very glad to be alive .
You will have ups and downs .
Make the most of every day
xxx

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7 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Angus that says:

Angus ,
Welcome to recovery and welcome home .
You are doing really well .
I also have a mechanical heart valve .

Angus Butler Thanks for sharing Ruth Joy, how long have you had your mechanical valve ? Are you happy with it?

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10 days ago

Joann Rinozzi posted a note for Angus that says:

Angus, the best advise I received was from this web site, a Doctor who had this surgery. He said to turn inwards like when u have the flu or something like ...Read more

Angus, the best advise I received was from this web site, a Doctor who had this surgery. He said to turn inwards like when u have the flu or something like it & just concentrate on ur healing. Get plenty of rest, eat protein & walk alittle at a time. It will all come eventually.

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11 days ago

Joann Rinozzi posted a note for Angus that says:

Hi Angus, how r u doing? I had a aortic valve replacement & removal of aortic aneurysm with a aortic root completely replaced. In may 2024. I'm doing ...Read more

Hi Angus, how r u doing? I had a aortic valve replacement & removal of aortic aneurysm with a aortic root completely replaced. In may 2024. I'm doing good. ALTHOUGH I Don t think I could fight fires, my husband was a Chg F.D. for 33 years. Just seen ur post & wanted to check in on u.

JOANN

Angus Butler Thanks Joann. Everything went well in surgery and was feeling great 24 hours after. I had a rough da ... Read more

Angus Butler Thanks Joann. Everything went well in surgery and was feeling great 24 hours after. I had a rough day today to be honest. Pain management didn’t go so well. I’m not sure if it was because I tried to do too much walking down the hall with a walker or all the breathing exercises. New day tomorrow!

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652 days ago

Valerie Allen posted a note for Angus that says:

I agree with Sue Maize since you’ve had two opinions that are similar. The added factor is that you are working with heavy equipment as a firefighter. At ...Read more

I agree with Sue Maize since you’ve had two opinions that are similar. The added factor is that you are working with heavy equipment as a firefighter. At that point they definitely told me to lift only light things. I hope you’ll consider surgery sooner rather than later. 💕

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654 days ago

Valerie Allen posted a note for Angus that says:

Hi Angus-I just read your story and you requested feedback. First, I am glad you found this site! It is wonderful. We have some differences and some similarities ...Read more

Hi Angus-I just read your story and you requested feedback. First, I am glad you found this site! It is wonderful. We have some differences and some similarities in diagnosis. I am 71 so you are the age of my children. But my grandfather also had a bicuspid valve which skipped a generation. So when I was diagnosed 11 years ago I was shocked, to say the least.

It has been watched since then, only this year the aneurysm reaching 5.0. My cardiologist had said 5.5 also, so again I was shocked when Cleveland Clinic considers 5.0 the point where surgery is performed. One surgeon wanted to operate at 4.9, calling it urgent and my second opinion wanted to see me in 6 months. Anyway, you can see there are differences of opinion unless there are other driving factors. A second opinion is always an option.

I’m happy to answer any questions. My surgery is this month.

Angus Butler Thanks for your feedback Valerie! I really appreciate it. I have had a second opinion at a different ... Read more

Angus Butler Thanks for your feedback Valerie! I really appreciate it. I have had a second opinion at a different hospital and both surgeons have said similar things with my diagnosis, procedure and timing. They both suggest to book surgery in the next couple months. I know they have to say that because of liability as there are risks of aortic dissection like my grandfather had at my age. Lots to think and pray about.

All the best with your surgery this month and I will be praying for peace during the wait and a speedy recovery!

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669 days ago

Sue Maize posted a note for Angus that says:

Welcome Angus from a fellow Canuck! 😊. This is a wonderful community for asking questions and getting support. Feel free to reach out!

Angus Butler Thanks for reaching out Sue! Yes I’m so glad I found this group! There’s lots of support here f ... Read more

Angus Butler Thanks for reaching out Sue! Yes I’m so glad I found this group! There’s lots of support here for sure . Are you having your surgery at Peter Munk Cardiac Clinic ?