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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation
Member Since: November 15, 2015
Member Since: November 15, 2015
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Brian Anderson posted an update
10 years ago (March 21, 2016)
Going back to work tomorrow light duty had my aortic valve replaced jan26.Very excited to get back to a routine!!!! Does anyone have a physical job like me (sanitation worker) wondering how long it will take to do physical labor????
Brian Anderson posted an update
10 years ago (January 10, 2016)
Was supposed to go into hospital today have my aortic valve replaced tomorrow morning came down with a head cold and surgery was canceled not a happy camper!
Ben Siegel
That is tough but def try not to dwell on it man!!
Anonymous
Patience is hard with a surgery like this. So sorry. I hope that they are able to reschedule it when you are well. Best wishes to you.
Brian Anderson posted an update
10 years ago (January 5, 2016)
Having surgery Jan 11 this coming Monday aortic valve and root replacement not sure how I'm feeling. One minute very confident the next scared to death! Had my pre surgical testing and was scared in the hospital hopeing and praying everything will go good.
I'm a day behind you Brian and having the same exact feelings. We are both going to do amazing. Hopefully we can laugh about it soon.
Brian, Mark, I was similar but tried to keep busy. You will reach a stage of acceptance and then it will be all over. Although recovery has it's challenges, I am still amazed that I had surgery only 6wks ago. I think that the exhaustion afterwards was the biggest shock... Read more.
Anonymous
You and Mark will both do great!! Hang in there. You are having normal thoughts, but it will all be a big blur soon and you can focus on recovery! Best wishes to you!
You sound just like me! I have good days and then I have days where I just cry and am terrified which I think it 100% normal for all of us. My surgery is March 3rd and it is like a big black cloud following me around. I just said... Read more.
Best wishes for a successful surgery! You'll do fine. I was very scared to have my surgery but I went through with it because it was the right thing to do. We'll be with you in spirit. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you.
Your faith will calm your fears. God bless and rise up!
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