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    Surgery Date- get to keep my valve

    Monday, 5/21. I get to keep my valve but I still need the aneurysm cut out. I'm terrified. I'm scared to not being the same, to potential brain damage, a stroke and everything in between... I know facing and working through these feelings are part of the process but, ugh. It is still scary...
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    Hello, newbie here

    THIS!!! I have my brief pity party but then I think about cancer patients and other people in conditions much worse than I. This too shall pass.
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    3-year-old thriving with world's smallest mechanical heart valve

    This is amazing. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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    Hello, newbie here

    LondonAndy I appreciate your thorough reply. I will look into a recliner. You all are the best. I am scared, nervous, alone and this forum board is comforting.
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    Hello, newbie here

    I think there are some pretty good rentals in my area. Thanks for the positive review! leadville
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    Hello, newbie here

    Thank you dick0236. I also find your posts assuring given you went through this when there weren't the advances in surgery or medicine and you are just fine :)
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    Hello, newbie here

    Thank you pellicle I find your posts very practical and helpful- especially when I have been on the edge with this.
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    Hello, newbie here

    Hi there, My recent echo showed an aortic aneurysm at 4.6, up from 4.2 14 months ago. My surgeon has pretty much set my expectations that surgery is coming up. I go in tomorrow for a TEE and more detailed CT scan. I'm scared, nervous, anxious, thankful, all of the feelings. This site is...
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