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Anyone have type 1 diabetes and open heart surgery?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 8 9:32pm | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
@jlharsh I feel I’ve picked the best hospital in my area, but no one is walking me through this yet, I have only seen the surgeon once, I’m scheduled for a cardiac cath soon and will meet with the surgeon after that, my biggest fear is not healing or getting infections because of my diabetes, I feel I will make it through surgery but afraid I won’t make it through the recovery, I can’t find any diabetics to talk to that’s been through this, so I can’t put my mind at ease until I do, I’m having an aortic valve replaced with a mechanical one because of a congenital birth defect, I have a bicuspid valve
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@pattynelson It sounds like you are addressing your concerns thoughtfully to set yourself up for a successful surgery and recovery. Thank you for providing a bit more about your situation so others will know more how to comment.
I want to help you find diabetics to talk to that have been through open heart surgery so you can prepare for managing your diabetes throughout the process. I am tagging others that have commented on discussions related to members with diabetes looking at open heart surgeries hoping they will have first-hand experience (or know someone who does): @acarrollga1956 , @kbauer23 , @bjanderson , @lioness. @badmac created a discussion you may want to browse, Freaking out a bit - upcoming surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/freaking-out-a-bit/
@laura1970 has provided excellent guidance for you to know before meeting with your surgeon again. You mention having a heart cath. When is it scheduled?