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Life after 2 valve replacements and aorta bypass - What to expect?
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@charlotteeb
I'll look up the video, thanks.
Have you had these procedures, or are they being presented to you? Yes, tough call. I think the recovery time isn't too super extensive, and if that does the trick, it might well be worth it.
Personally, I find it all terrifying. I'm actually embarrassed about how nervous it makes me. I hate taking more medications, I'm allergic to most antibiotics so the idea of surgery scares me badly.
I'm pretty sure I just need to get used to the idea that I have a high CDV risk so I can stop making myself miserable.
I think your questions about post surgical quality of life are really important. Please post what your doctor tells you, and best of luck with whatever course you decide.
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@tiaza I meet the surgeon the 30th. I did briefly meet him Aug 17th when I was there for TEE and CT heart cath. At first I agreed then researched to find out the recovery. I live alone in a motorhome 120 miles from the doctor, 30 miles from a hospital. So there are a lot of things I needed to figure out before I have surgery, including finding a way there and someone to pick me up. I do know I will probably go to rehab before they will release me to home alone.
Because I have spent the last month researching I didn't have time to get nervous, but now I am. But it is more whether to do it or not then the pain and struggle to recover. If the surgeon uses rapid sternal fixation vs wires my recovery could be a lot faster. I will know the 30th.