About Me (In My Own Words)
Around 10 or 12 years of age, I had been diagnosed with a Bi-Cuspid Valve and Aortic Regurgitation. As a young adult, I got regular check ups and was told that one day I would need a valve replacement, but that would be many years in the future. It never bothered me then, so I never really worried about it.
However, it's funny how quickly "many years in the future" can sneak up on you. Over the past few years as I got into my late 30's and beyond, I found myself worrying more and more as my annual visits with my cardiologist came around. While I was asymptomatic with my condition, the week or two leading up to my appointment would have me feeling dizzy or having my pulse pounding. Once I got through the visit and was told there was nothing to do but schedule a visit for another year, I would instantly feel better. All of these symptoms were from anxiety, and it was all in my head.
So now at 41, my latest appointment was followed with a request to meet in person to discuss the results. Of course, I immediately felt nervous and anxious, and all of a sudden I was very aware of my condition. I started researching more to try to get educated on potential choices I would have to make, and I ran across Adam's website.
It's been great to browse around on the website and see the stories of people who have been affected and got through a similar scenario to me. I'm normally a fairly private person who doesn't do much with Facebook or social media, but this site has been helpful for me, so I thought I would put myself out there with a journal.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Boston, Massachusetts