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Life expectancy

  • yes I do

    Votes: 19 86.4%

  • No I do not

    Votes: 3 13.6%
  • Total voters
    22
  • Poll closed .
PathFinder

PathFinder

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Hallo, evrybody! I'm 23 years old boy, diagnosed with severe aortic regurgitation 3 years ago. I'm a student of Ingeneering design in a Technical University in Eastern Europe. I also am a young politician and I have many social activities. But now my head is full of statistics, prognoses, expectations, which I read about. I believe in the improvement of the medicine, but I am deeply depressed, because of all the information overloading my brain. Please, tell me something new, what you know about the life expectation for the future. I just want to have a hope for a chance to reach life span like the normal population.
 
Welcome, Pathfinder. I am glad you found this site. We have recently had a post from John & JoAnn. JoAnn is 47 years into her double valve replacement. I have been on this board about the same length of time as Ben has and during that time we have seen hundreds of our members go through surgery and nearly every one of them is still with us and doing very well. Most have resumed their lives to the fullest. Your life is not over. It might be just beginning after surgery. Read on, Pathfinder, and you will find the wonderful reports from those who have been where you are and are enjoying life now. Don't despair. Just read. Ask us questions and someone will give you an answer (maybe more answers than you want) and if we can't answer, we can find it for you. This is a site created by Hank, just for you. Blessins......
 
Valve replacement surgery is quite commonplace. In general, aortic valve replacement is the least technically complicated of all valve replacement surgeries with the best outcomes. As a young person, your outcome would be expected to be among the best. Perhaps the greatest threat a long and healthy life would be waiting too long to have the surgery.

All the best to you.

http://eurheartj.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/24/13/1231
 
Will you be having valve surgery to fix up your heart?

My husband had rheumatic fever as a teen. He had many heart problems as a result, but still remained active, playing semi pro baseball, pro minor league football, played basketball on a local team for fun, ran track and generally led a fairly normal life.

His heart problems caught up with him when he was in his 40s. He had his first valve surgery. Then once again, led a fairly normal life after this surgery.

Many, many years later, he had some more surgery on his mitral valve.

He wasn't supposed to live past 50 years old, but he is 75 years old now, and still here, in spite of many medical challenges.

So I suggest you do not put your young life on hold. Go for it! Get the help of an excellent cardiologist and have surgery if you need it.

You must never give up and never give in to things like this. You can live a long and active life. Always seek the best care that you can find, and just keep on going.

Best wishes.
 
I am also in the waiting stage. But after being on this site for a couple of months, I am ready to get this taken care of and get my life back!! I am ready to have energy again and be the go-getter that I used to be. I feel life after heart surgery will be much better than what I have now. You sound like you have a busy life, are you wearing down easier? Oh, I forgot to welcome you here. We are glad to have you join us Pathfinder.:)
 
Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you for the encouraging words, friends! I was so depressed for the last two months, that I even could not have sex with my girlfriend (and she is one of the most beautiful girls in the city)! I hope that I'll be better soon. I don't know when my operation will be... may be in the next year, or later. But I'm not afraid of the surgery, becouse it will be done from one of the best surgeons in Europe - prof.dr. Boyadjiev. I try to set my nerves steady with the hope, that in the future, there will come new techniques and technologies. And one day, we will remember this forum like a place for fun!!! :) Am i right? :)
 
There are new thechnologies coming out all the time. Some of them work out well, and some of them don't, but progress goes on.

Since my husband's first valve surgery 29 years ago, so many wonderful valves and new techniques have been developed, new medications too. There is always medical progress.

You have a LOT to look forward to. Now, take that beautiful friend out for a lovely dinner and maybe some dancing and start to enjoy your life.
 
It causes fear to think of surgery and what your life will be like afterwards. But think of how fearful you would be if you didn't have anything done.

Make sure that you get the surgery done before any permanent damage is done to your hear from your severe regurgitaion.

Welcome to our family.
 
Hi My son is 18 and last year had his 4th OHS in the spring and in the winter spent every weekend snowboarding. you should also join the adult w/ CHD forums there are a ton of people who were born w/ congenital heart defects, leading very good lives w/ families and kids www.achaheart.org Justin's link is in my sig if you want to read his page, Lyn
 
activities

activities

A 13 years old boy from my city just won a tennis-tournament... He has a mechanical aortic valve! :D
 
Welcome Pathfinder! I think we all get depressed at times worrying about our future. But I try to remember that this is such an exciting time to have heart valve problems. There are so many advancements out there! Check out the New Advancements forum for discussions of some of these developments. Even with the technology we've had in the past few decades, most people have been able to live a good long time. The future can only be better!

One thing my recent re-surgery taught me is that its best not to wait - when your doctor says to have the surgery, do it. It probably won't be as bad as you think, you'll feel better, and your heart will thank you!
 
Welcome

Welcome

I am 16 months postop Mitral valve repair. I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse when I was 14 and today is my 60th birthday. My dad had severe aortic valve disease and mitral valve as well. He never had surgery and died at 89 years of age 5 years ago.
In other words. You should have a long and, hopefully, very happy life ahead of you.
Keep reading and posting on this site. There are so many wonderful folks on this site who will be here for you.
Joanne
 
Welcome Pathfinder and we're glad you found us! I had my first open heart surgery at age 22 (a repair of my mitral valve) and then had a replacement at age 29. I am now 54 years old and have the same mechanical valve that was implanted in 1981. That's right...this valve has lasted 25 years, and it's still going strong and so am I. Believe me...I've done a lot of living and have a lot more to do. I am married (35 years on the 26th of this month) and have raised three children (a daughter and twin sons). I've done everything that I've wanted to do during the time since my valve was replaced. I'm telling you all this to show you that you have a wonderful life ahead of you. Heart surgery has improved so much over the years. Learn all you can about your condition and ask lots of questions. This is a good place to do those things. And think positive! You have a lot to be positive about! Again, welcome to the Valve Replacement Family!:) LINDA
 
Welcome PathFinder

Welcome PathFinder

"I just want to have a hope for a chance to reach life span like the normal population."

Heart surgery gives us that hope. Welcome. This site is a wonderful forum to share your concerns and to educate. If you are stressing so much that it's interferring with your daily life--indeed your sex life--it might be time to discuss it with your doctor. There is definitely life after heart surgery. In fact, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised just how much more energy.
 
Pathfinder, you've come to the right place if you want to hear first hand about life after OHS...and there's lots of it. In fact, I've heard stories of more active lives than I ever had before OHS. One thing has become very clear to me in the short time I've been listening here, for those who need it, OHS can enhance and prolong life so think positive about the life ahead of you. Welcome to the community.
 
Pathfinder -

Pathfinder -

The advice I try to give ALL young people (as yourself) - heart problems or not - is to live each day fully and to REALLY, REALLY enjoy their youth!! When I was young in my 20s, I fretted and worried about the silliest things - thinking that my parents and all were going to live forever and I was never going to get old - well, a person does (God willing) get older. I am now 47 and thankful for every year I have had.

I have finally come to the realization post mitral valve repair, that each year is a gift and we just need to put one foot in front of the other and savor each day.

That is my advice to you - the other advice here on the thread is right on target - aortic valve repair is the least complicated and has the best outcome of all heart valve surgery. I think it is a safe bet that you will (sooner than you know!) reach my age and look back and be ever so thankful for having your heart surgery done while your heart was strong and young.

Christina L
 
Tennis

Tennis

My cardiologist told me, that I can resume playing tennis few months after surgery! In the first moment I didn't believe, but when I saw the young boy with mechanical aortic valve winning the tennis-tournament I was very impressed!:p
 
Pathfinder, I have played tennis for years since my valve replacement. When I was younger I could still play singles, but in my mid forties I switched to doubles. I still love it and plan on playing until my body just won't let me. LINDA
 
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