Amy's Journal

My name is Amy. I am 50 years old and I currently have a (pig) mitral valve that I received in April 2017 after an episode of dizziness and sob while working. I had a relatively good recovery. I did have an ablation 6 months post op due to continued A flutter. I was doing fantastic until November of 2024. I had a sudden episode of sob and the fatigue was unreal. I saw every physician on my radar and after being treated for “possible pneumonia”, which I never had to covid pneumonia I finally was permitted a TEE in March that revealed severe mitral valve regurgitation and stenosis. I am now waiting for dental clearance so that I can move forward with another open heart surgery. I have decided on the mechanical valve this time. Guess I didn’t understand enough about it the first go round. Will be going to Vanderbilt in Nashville. I am a praying southern gal so I know I will be ok just a bit nervous. Prayers and and any advice moving forward would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

I just want to say that this site continues to inspire me. I want to comment on every post and obviously that would take forever. I discovered this site shortly after my mitral valve replacement on April 20,2017 and it has changed the way I look at things. If you are going infor open heart surgery or you are on the mend I can tell you there is hope and there is life after surgery. I pray over everyone in this site. If I can ever answer any questions please do not hesitate to ask. I was four weeks into Nurse Practioner school when my disease was found. I took 4 weeks off for surgery and I will be finished in one year!!! Glory to God! Prayer works. Thanks to Adam for making this site possible. Best regards to all and God Bless! Amy Campbell