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I had a septal Myectomy at the Mayo. Dr. Ommen is my cardiologist and Dr. Rowse and Dr. Schaff did my surgery. I did not want ablation as that would not help the situation long term. It’s been about 5 years since surgery and my breathing greatly improved after the first day. And I am still good. There is no cure and mine is genetic. But I would rather do one procedure I knew was going to greatly improve my health than have several that only give short term relief.
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@sbeechl What a nice story you shared! I, too, had Dr Schaff as my surgeon, it will be 4 years in July. Ablation was not recommended for me by 2 cardiologists. I did not feel improvement until I started becoming more active again, it was a revelation to walk quicker, walk up a hill or climb many stairs without losing my breath. It's a personal decision, but I, too am glad I followed my home cardiologist's advice and had surgery. Have you been tested genetically? Are your blood relatives monitored?
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@sbeechl hi sbeechl ... Genetic yes! I've seen older people than me, running around, some working, carrying grandchildren on their hip and doing their lawn. I had to stop all that stuff years ago and I'm about 20 years younger than them. I also don't want to repeat a surgical procedure and all that entails pre- and post- op.
Your comment about the first day you were feeling better especially breathing. I want that too. So hopeful. It's been so long I'm feeling like I'm living in a black and white world either you feel good or you feel bad. I'm hoping that whatever procedure or surgical option I'll be getting that when I wake up from it and my eyes open, everything is color again and color is beautiful, all colors, all options! Like you're reborn starting a new chapter with things to do, places to go, volunteering and able to be ME again !!
Thanks for your story