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Terrified: Soon to have open heart surgery, so many questions

Posted by mrsjaxx727 @mrsjaxx727, Nov 13, 2019

Soon to have open heart surgery and i am terrified aboit how much pain there will be of how long the ventalstor will be on me im terrified of it all..has anyone had this surgery and tell me expect or am i over thinking it ?

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mikeyingst | @mikeyingst | Sep 7, 2023
In reply to @alwayspositive92 "I had emergency triple bypass open-heart surgery one year ago. It was no picnic but it..." + (show)
@alwayspositive92

I had emergency triple bypass open-heart surgery one year ago. It was no picnic but it saved my life. I had an excellent medical team at a world class hospital for this type of surgery. To your point re: post-surgery pain; yes there was pain but it was kept tolerable and manageable by my after care ICU team. I walked one day after surgery and was discharged on the fourth day. Now fully recovered and grateful. All the best.

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Thank you

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mikeyingst | @mikeyingst | Sep 7, 2023
In reply to @pumaguy79 "Why have the Clinic Doctors recommended surgery ? Was it based solely on a an Angiogram..." + (show)
@pumaguy79

Why have the Clinic Doctors recommended surgery ? Was it based solely on a an
Angiogram ? There's a lot of literature out there that questions the need/benefits.
Instead of worrying, please do some research of your own. Maybe second opinion?

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My aortic valve is getting to big, if I don’t have surgery it will rupture and I will die, so not having surgery is not an option.

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mikeyingst | @mikeyingst | Sep 7, 2023
In reply to @davej "No you will not be on a ventilator. I had my aeortic valve replaced in 6/23..." + (show)
@davej

No you will not be on a ventilator. I had my aeortic valve replaced in 6/23 got out of surgery moved to ICU were the tubes were removed. I woke up not to long after that I was walking in the hall. GOOD LUCK keep your positive attitude everything will be ok.

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I hope so

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pumaguy79 | @pumaguy79 | Sep 8, 2023
In reply to @mikeyingst "My aortic valve is getting to big, if I don’t have surgery it will rupture and..." + (show)
@mikeyingst

My aortic valve is getting to big, if I don’t have surgery it will rupture and I will die, so not having surgery is not an option.

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I totally understand. When the plumbing needs a fix, there's little choice and lots of chances for improvement.

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