Aortic Stenosis, Joined June 8, 2014
Aortic Stenosis
Joined June 8, 2014
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This is all happening for me at a very stressful time - last January my youngest son died very suddenly from cardiac arrest he was 42 - if my operation is, as scheduled, on the 10th January I will be in hospital for the first anniversary which obviously is going to be a very emotional time and I would much rather be in my own room. James' father died 30 yeas ago in a very similar way so over the years a double whammy for me although I happily remarried a few years later. Mr Lloyd and his team know the situation and he has said that if all goes well I could be back home by the 15th the day James died, but that does seem very quick.
On a positive note it was James' death that made me go to my GP after a couple of light headed instances and he confirmed a murmur. This was in
July and following tests I was diagnosed with severe stenosis. I am now noticing the breathlessness and realise I have had it for years, but thought it was 'normal' . I must be very naive!!
Do you still see a cardiologist at Derriford and who is he/she? Where in
Cornwall are you? We are in Devon in Tavistock right on the Cornish border - just wondered how close we were.
Thank you again Mary for such a reassuring post. 2016 was a bad year for us and I just hope 2017 will give me back some of my life that wants to get on and do things. My other son always says - life is not a rehearsal you've got to get on and do what you want to do - how true. So pleased I found this site - nothing similar in the uk.
Maggi xx