Hello,my name is Brenda Sparks. I have been diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis. I'll tell you up front I am scared to death. I go to a cardiologist tomorrow ...Read more
Hello,my name is Brenda Sparks. I have been diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis. I'll tell you up front I am scared to death. I go to a cardiologist tomorrow at 2:45. Dr. Mark Hazen is my dr. and they say he is great.
Eleanor R You have come to the right place, Brenda. On this site you will find folks like you, figuring how a ... Read more
Eleanor R You have come to the right place, Brenda. On this site you will find folks like you, figuring how a diagnosis of aortic stenosis and dealing with cardiologists and surgeons which may have never played a role in your life so far. I didn't even have a cardiologist, didn't know I needed one! Now I am 3 months after aortic valve replacement, doing fine, and in week four of cardiac rehab with lots of exercise and walking. Read some journals, you are welcome to read my early ones, probably from June, and others, and you will find a lot of information, and I hope relief, and friendship. Best wishes, Eleanor
Brenda sparks Oh thank you so much for writing me back. Tell me,when you woke up from having the surgery did having ... Read more
Brenda sparks Oh thank you so much for writing me back. Tell me,when you woke up from having the surgery did having all those tubes scare you?
William Galle You will be fine, we are all here for you and with you.
I know how you feel Brenda. When I first found out that my Aortic Stenosis had worsened and that I w ... Read more
I know how you feel Brenda. When I first found out that my Aortic Stenosis had worsened and that I would need surgery one day, I was scared to death. That was 3 years ago and I still have not had surgery yet. I get monitored every 6 months and the Aortic Stenosis is worsening so surgery is getting closer but as time goes by and I continue to learn about other people's experiences, I feel less and less scared. I will pray that when you see the cardiologist tomorrow that you will be given time before needing surgery so you too will have time to ease your mind and learn about all of the wonderful outcomes from the people here on the site. ~Karen
Charles Vlcek Brenda do not be scared you will be fine and having those tubes is not too bad the only one I had tro ... Read more
Charles Vlcek Brenda do not be scared you will be fine and having those tubes is not too bad the only one I had trouble with was the ventilator and they removed it right away I had my surgery on 9-23 and was able to breathe better immediately after surgery
Joaquim Cimoes Dear Brenda, my little son Joaquim has born with aortic stenosis, he is 2 years old and he will need ... Read more
Joaquim Cimoes Dear Brenda, my little son Joaquim has born with aortic stenosis, he is 2 years old and he will need replace his valve. Don´t worry, this community will help you and support. Take care. Hugs from Brazil for you.
Daniel Spurgeon I woke up when the nurse in the ICU was removing my breathing tube, and after minimal gagging it was ... Read more
Daniel Spurgeon I woke up when the nurse in the ICU was removing my breathing tube, and after minimal gagging it was gone, less than 20 seconds. I gradually noticed all the various tubes and IVs, arterial lines, etc, but they didn't hurt or annoy me. I just made sure to organize my lines before I sat up to eat. The waiting truly was worse than the actual treatment in my case.
Liidia Wootten Welcome to a great site to share, listen and learn. It's ok to be scared, as long as you tell someo ... Read more
Liidia Wootten Welcome to a great site to share, listen and learn. It's ok to be scared, as long as you tell someone, rather than keeping it inside. Tomorrow it will be 14 weeks since my surgery. I didn't know anything was wrong until I ended up in the ER, and was told I needed an aortic valve, plus clean out of my left caroid artery. Now, I'm feeling much better. I walk 3 miles a day and have been walking since I got home. Good luck to you. Positive thoughts and share what is bugging you.
Brenda sparks thank you all so much for the encouragement! I've had surgery for spinal stenosis but this seems so m ... Read more
Brenda sparks thank you all so much for the encouragement! I've had surgery for spinal stenosis but this seems so much worse
Jayne Martinko Brenda, I am quite new to this site. Found out on Sept 29th that I would need to have open heart for ... Read more
Jayne Martinko Brenda, I am quite new to this site. Found out on Sept 29th that I would need to have open heart for mitral valve repair. Surgery is scheduled for Oct. 30th. This website, my online heart buddies and Adam's book have saved me. I look at these smiling faces with their newly earned scars and realize, I can do this. When I get a little scared, I think of the other side and how much better I will feel. I keep busy by planning for the otherside. What will I do to keep myself busy? Keep my family close (but, not hovering) and eventually returning to my life with ENERGY! I will add you to my mediation and prayer list. We can do this!
Brenda sparks Thank you Jayne.Yes you pray for me and I will definitely pray for you!I feel better since I found th ... Read more
Brenda sparks Thank you Jayne.Yes you pray for me and I will definitely pray for you!I feel better since I found this site,seem to be wonderful people on here
Brenda sparks I just came from my dr and he said the valve was narrow but not narrow enough to do surgery now.Than ... Read more
Brenda sparks I just came from my dr and he said the valve was narrow but not narrow enough to do surgery now.Thank you for all your prayers. I still want to keep in touch with you all and keep you in my prayers. I still have to have tests done and check the valve again.
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