My husband is scheduled to have both mitral and aortic valve replacements soon and I am having a very difficult time dealing with this unexpected news. Where ...Read more
My husband is scheduled to have both mitral and aortic valve replacements soon and I am having a very difficult time dealing with this unexpected news. Where can I turn for help to best support him during this trying time?
Richard Munson I assume the unexpected news is his surgery, although usually it is not that unexpected. You have com ... Read more
Richard Munson I assume the unexpected news is his surgery, although usually it is not that unexpected. You have come to the right place for information, support, and a ton of folks that had successful similar surgery. You will hear a lot about getting more than one opinion and finding a doctor and hospital that specializes in your husbands surgery and does a lot of it. . They exist, believe me. Hopefully you already did that. Best of luck. The success stories far outweigh the not.
DeWayne Adamson Very important to find a surgeon who does a lot of them.
Rose Madura Arlene, you've come to the right place! We can help you get through this. Tell us more about your hu ... Read more
Rose Madura Arlene, you've come to the right place! We can help you get through this. Tell us more about your husband's journey and what all you've researched this far. Ask away. Heart surgery is no picnic in the park but it's very doable. Odds are in your favor.
DeWayne Adamson Ps, I live in Scottsdale as well and can share my research.
Arlene Mehok We’ve gotten two confirmations and our surgeon is at Mayo. More tests scheduled including a angiog ... Read more
Arlene Mehok We’ve gotten two confirmations and our surgeon is at Mayo. More tests scheduled including a angiogram on the 6th. I welcome the opportunity to read ur research if u want to share. Thanks for being here for me!
Richard Munson I think the angiogram is pretty standard pre surgery to check for blockages. Ask for the wrist if eli ... Read more
Richard Munson I think the angiogram is pretty standard pre surgery to check for blockages. Ask for the wrist if eligible. Easier recovery time.
Pamela Gregory Arlene, it is shocking news when you find out you will be having open heart surgery. Many emotions c... Read more
Pamela Gregory Arlene, it is shocking news when you find out you will be having open heart surgery. Many emotions come flooding at you: disbelief, fear, anxiety, anger, just to name a few. This site provided me with so much support and information, I honestly don't know how I would have made it through without everyone. We are all here for you and your husband. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you have.
I am from: Scottsdale
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