Hi, my name is Lee I live in the South of England a place called marchwood, I was 27 years old when I got endocarditis from going to the dentist, in 1995 I ...Read more
Hi, my name is Lee I live in the South of England a place called marchwood, I was 27 years old when I got endocarditis from going to the dentist, in 1995 I was sick with flu like systems I thought for about 6 weeks then my local Dr picked up the infection endocarditis and was rushed into hospital straight away and had aortic and mitral valve replacement, mechanical valves also I had a single bypass, and was in hospital for 8 weeks the drs and surgeons said that when I had the operation I only had a 10% chance of surviving because the infection endocarditis was so bad, but I pulled through I had a young family at the time 2 young daughters and got married in 1994, anyway slowly got better and better and I can't thank all the people and care and professionalism they gave me, I found it really strange hearing my valves clicking away, but sort of got used to it, everything was fine for 10 years then the mechanical valves started to leak and I became very unwell, so had both of them replaced again in 2005, slowly again got better then had a few problems with the electrical part of the heart was getting s.v.t.s so I had an ablation which didn't work, then a I.c.d. put in 2012. Touch wood been OK, and lead quite a normal life with regular checkups and I.n.r. blood tests because I am on warfarin indefinitely, but I must say I have been on a major rollercoaster ride the last 22 years. But all the people and professionals who looked after me and mended me deserve medals.. Good health everyone and peace..hope and faith..
Civita Fahey wow.. you sure have been on a roller coaster.. but so glad to see you are keeping up the spirits and ... Read more
Civita Fahey wow.. you sure have been on a roller coaster.. but so glad to see you are keeping up the spirits and continuing on.. welcome to the site , its full or wonderful people..
Lilly Black Keep faith in your heart! It motivates you.....you are a survivor! My heart goes out to you. All the ... Read more
Lilly Black Keep faith in your heart! It motivates you.....you are a survivor! My heart goes out to you. All the best!