Knew for years I had a bicuspid---but didn't seem to bother me---until my 61st birthday, Nov 5 2016 when I was forced to drive myself to emergency room gasping ...Read more
Knew for years I had a bicuspid---but didn't seem to bother me---until my 61st birthday, Nov 5 2016 when I was forced to drive myself to emergency room gasping for air. I have gone through every test/procedure know to mankind (seems like it anyway) and the faulty valve and aortic root needs to be replaced via open heart. This site and Adams book have been very helpful and reassuring. First surgeon visit is Feb 1 so will hopefully soon have some answers. I don't have a large support system (both work full time jobs) and am a little nervous about this and my in home recovery---But I am strong willed and with God's help will make it happen.
Phyllis Petersen Welcome to the community! Good luck at your upcoming visit. If no one is going with you, ask if you c ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen Welcome to the community! Good luck at your upcoming visit. If no one is going with you, ask if you can record what the surgeon says, as your mind will probably blank out much it. We're all pretty anxious when we find we need to have heart surgery.
Bob Fessler Definitely have a list of questions written down and bring a pen to write down the answers. You'll p ... Read more
Bob Fessler Definitely have a list of questions written down and bring a pen to write down the answers. You'll probably do this multiple times as you think of things.
Edward west Thanks---both good tips--surgeon informed on Feb 1 he is retiring on the 20th and will not take me on ... Read more
Edward west Thanks---both good tips--surgeon informed on Feb 1 he is retiring on the 20th and will not take me on---have been referred to another, at a different facility next apt is Feb 15!!! I understand setbacks, delays, postponing, etc all are common with this and have to be tolerated.
Phyllis Petersen Once you know you need surgery, all you want is for it happen immediately, but it does seem to drag o ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen Once you know you need surgery, all you want is for it happen immediately, but it does seem to drag out. Good luck!
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