My husband is going in for his third open heart. This time they are replaceing his heart valves. He is only 50 this December. I'm scared he won't make it this ...Read more
My husband is going in for his third open heart. This time they are replaceing his heart valves. He is only 50 this December. I'm scared he won't make it this time. I have no one to talk to about what is going on. I'll just keep on praying and leave it in rotors hands and hope that the good Lord guide them.
Phyllis Petersen Welcome! I hope you find the information and support you need in our community. There are others who ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen Welcome! I hope you find the information and support you need in our community. There are others who have gone through this more than once. Hopefully, your husband's health is otherwise good. Nowadays, survival rates for valve surgery are extremely high. Having your support will also up his odds.
Steven Dean Sorry to hear. I am two in at age 31! No doubt will have one before 50 as I got a bovine this time ar ... Read more
Steven Dean Sorry to hear. I am two in at age 31! No doubt will have one before 50 as I got a bovine this time around (although still hoping for TAVR). They are so good at this these days that the reop rates shouldn't be too big a worry.
Steve Farthing Sometimes couples meet with either the surgeon, cardiologist or possibly the anesthesiologist to get ... Read more
Steve Farthing Sometimes couples meet with either the surgeon, cardiologist or possibly the anesthesiologist to get matters clarified which may lower the anxiety level. There are 4 valves in the heart and they typically repair or replace one or possibly two valves.
Cathleen Weed Yes I agree with the above posts. Knowledge is power and the more you know, the better you'll feel. ð ... Read more
Cathleen Weed Yes I agree with the above posts. Knowledge is power and the more you know, the better you'll feel. 💛
Rita Savelis It is hard to be a caretaker/loved one of a patient - your experience and worries are different from ... Read more
Rita Savelis It is hard to be a caretaker/loved one of a patient - your experience and worries are different from his. Outcomes for heart surgeries are good these days, but there is still recovery to deal with.
I hope that you can find a support group for caregivers. Otherwise I encourage you to talk to a counselor and express your fears/worries.
I am from: MANSFIELD
I hope that you can find a support group for caregivers. Otherwise I encourage you to talk to a counselor and express your fears/worries.