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Cardio`s appointment Cardio`s appointment Thanks folks. Going to get an echo done today so the best present for me will be if they say I`m still ok, and then I`ll be able to turn my full attention to the wedding which`s just over 2 weeks away. Keep your fingers crossed for me, Please!! Debora

I know the feeling!! I know the feeling!! I'll keep my fingers crossed!! I know only too well how you feel as i've been there so many times myself. Some of them turned out to be nothing though. I have to go and see mine again, and get an echo done early next month and I'm already worried he...

Interesting Interesting Hi Al and thanks. I always thought this type of procedure could only be used in first timers. What does it actually involve and what are the advantages over the ones that are done throught the sternum? And what about the disadvantages? Is the recovery process easier ad...

Flying Flying I've had problems going on planes but it was 12 years ago prior to my 3rd OHS. I was supposed to fly from Brazil to Scotland but an echo showed that there was a rupture on my mitral valve and being on a plane would've been far to risky. I still don't understand exactly why...

Hi there! I've often posted questions regarding scar tissue on multiple MVR redos as I'll be having my fourth at some point this year. But what i was wondering now is: How does it go for getting the sternum cracked open so many times, that is, is there a chance of it being glued on to major...

An interesting point!! An interesting point!! That's a very interesting piece of information, Bob! I had always believed that i was safe providing i took a course of antibiotics before going for an invasive procedure such as dental treatment and smear test. Deos it not make any difference at...

Debora from Brazil Debora from Brazil Hi Yaps, remember me? I've just come across this thread and I'm very happy to hear you're ok. I'm sure the doctors will know the best and safest time to fix you completely. Have a top Christmas and all the best for the new year!! Hugs, Debora

Thanks for the reminder! Thanks for the reminder! Wow!! I've had 3 MVR's and all tissue, but I must admit that carrying something has never occurred to me!! Well, next time I'll definitely have something on me should something go wrong. Débora

You'll be fine!! You'll be fine!! I'll be saying a special prayer for you tomorrow and my fingers will be crossed!! Good luck!! Débora

It's like this... It's like this... The appointment I have with the cardio in February is to see how things have progressed with the valve so, I'll only know what happens next when I go to see him and have another echo done. All I can say at this point regarding surgery is that I know it will...

Hello everybody. I've had 3 MVRs already, but all of them in Brazil, my homeland. I'll soon be having my 4th, except this time it will be in Glasgow, Scotland, and for the first time I'll be getting a mech valve put in. I was wondering if anyone here has had OHS there and what ti's like so that...

A piece fo advice to you... A piece fo advice to you... I`ve had to deal with my heart issues most of my life and I`ve seen all kinds of reaction coming from people. While one person is sympathetic towards it and can even get on your nerves by trying to over protect you, there`s always another...

My two cents... My two cents... Hi Deb. It looks likeyou`ve been getting a lot of good advice fromthe other members, and let me add that this site is the right place to come to with any doubts concerning your heart. I`ve already had 3 MVRs, all with tissue valves, and I`m due a fourth at some...

She looks lovely, Emma!! And i can tell by the photo that she was very happy about it too! You must be so proud!! Débora

Better safe than sorry But my favourite one is: Once bitten, twice shy

Breathtaking view! Breathtaking view! Hi folks! While I was still in Scotland Joe took me to Glencoe and as soon as I saw the snow, I shouted: "Wow!!" I hadn't seen any for over 18 years and I was acting like a child! A moment I will never forget!! Débora

Sunny Brazil Sunny Brazil Hi there my VR friends! Sorry I haven`t posted anything for quite sometime but as Wendy said things haven`t worked out for me here in Scotland the way I hoped they would, and I`m just far too upset! Joe`s a wonderful man and I don`t regret having given it a try. But...

Bruna`s Here! Bruna`s Here! Hi there everyone! First of all I want to wish you all a very happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year! Joe and I are doing well and I`ve already adapted well here too. Robert and Bruna arrived on Tuesday and I`ve seen her twice already. Next week she`s...

In Scotland In Scotland Wendy told me about this thread and I thought I`d write a wee note to let all of you know that I`m really happy here with Joe and we get on great! Bruna and Robert are arriving a week from Tuesday and I`ll be able to spend some time with her before she goes back to...

In my case... In my case... I live in Brazil and back in 1995 I had a ticket to fly to Britain to visit my ex-husband's parents, but when I went for a check up, the echo showed that there was a significant rupture on my tissue mitral valve and I needed to get it replaced within a couple of...