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What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Aug 16 11:41am | Replies (104)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have open heart surgery coming up. I vacillate between being terrified and wanting to be fixed. Your advice and experiences have been helpful. I have rethought what I’m taking with me and what I need to do to prepare my home for my return. Thank you again.
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I had an emergency double bypass 8 years ago. I’m in much better shape now than I was when I was 55. It wasn’t easy but I don’t think I would have survived without it. Now I have been diagnosed with HCM and may have to eventually have a myectomy. I don’t dread the future.
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Hi @shadow220, it looks like this is your first post. I am so glad you are here and really happy that by sharing experiences here on Connect you have found some helpful tips for your upcoming open heart surgery.
I know the feelings you describe. I think unless you have gone through this experience, it's hard to imagine the fear, the determination, the thoughts that crowd your mind... it is a big deal, but your are already stronger than you know! You made the decision to go forward and claim your life back.
When is your upcoming surgery? And where is it being done?