About Me (In My Own Words)
FACING 3rd OPEN HEART SURGERY
history:
1987- aortic dissection at 8 months pregnant- undiscovered - it just "stopped"
1992 -aortic dissection repair graph upon accidental discvery of previous aortic dissection
2011-aortic valve and root implanted after finding aortic valve leaking.
2016- NOT even 5 years - diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis- on TOP of
afib,and diastolic heart failure
need surgery ASAP- on anti arthymic to control afib temproraily until surgery after ablation.
SHOPPING around for hopefully less invasive procedures or, OMG a 3rd open heart surgery wth further risks and complications ...
FREAKING OUT
Anxiety is the crippler in this battle.
Depression, discouragement.
Mecca of Drs and hospitals here to choose from but no miracles.
Unstable after 3 week saty to contain heart failure and stop afib. Chairbound to avoid heart rate jumps.
Anybody? Been here?
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
AURORA, Illinois
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My surgery date is:
January 1, 2017
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Fibrillation