Patrick's Profile

Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 4, 2020

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About Me

BAV followed throughout my life, havent had any issues til i started showing symptoms half a year ago as of today(12/07/21) since i was told i need surgery this summer, ive been having a hard time. and been in a very, very dark place. ive been on a thin line of wanting to continue this difficult journey, and simply calling it quits. the anxiety and living in fear of death and pain has been no fun. Operation happend the 11/02/21 it's now 3 months later. One operation , and readmission to get liquids drained from the sack around the heart, and I'm currently in a Psychward, (admitted the 13 of march) as my anxiety simply got the best of me. I'm struggling but doing my best one day at a time. I'm working towards getting better mentally it's hard and will take a while.
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    I am from: Slagelse, Danmark, Denmark
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    My surgery date was: January 28, 2021
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    I was diagnosed with: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. won't know til the day of the operation won't know til the day of the operation

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