cuoricino
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January 17 I checked myself into the ER with symptoms of early stages of heart failure - learned it was my failing cow valve (which I had gotten in my first AVR in 2009). It is now severely stenotic after years of great check-ups. It really snuck up on me, although I can't say I wasn't in a little bit of denial with the symptoms that had been presenting - primarily shortness of breath.
February 17 I'll be checked in to the hospital and February 18, operation time!
I'm surprised things went so quickly, but I'm really relieved to have a date, and so soon to boot. I've been all over these forums the past few weeks trying to get back into surgery mind frame. Thank you to all who have shared their experiences making this all a little easier as we each take our turns in the operating room.
Can't wait to get my new St. Jude and (hopefully) be done with OHS for good. I'm 36 and normally very active so I can't wait to hit the running trails again, too. Wish me luck.
February 17 I'll be checked in to the hospital and February 18, operation time!
I'm surprised things went so quickly, but I'm really relieved to have a date, and so soon to boot. I've been all over these forums the past few weeks trying to get back into surgery mind frame. Thank you to all who have shared their experiences making this all a little easier as we each take our turns in the operating room.
Can't wait to get my new St. Jude and (hopefully) be done with OHS for good. I'm 36 and normally very active so I can't wait to hit the running trails again, too. Wish me luck.