danb1983
Well-known member
Hi everyone, I want to introduce myself, Ive been lurking on the board for a while
I'm Dan, aged 25, from Darlington - nr Newcastle, in England. I am scheduled to have mitral valve repair surgery before the end of November. I have a congenital heart condition and had a hole in the heart repaired when I was 2 years old. I have always had a leaking (mitral) valve, but only mildly.
Recently it has got worse and I had 2 episodes of heart palpitations a couple of months ago, which led to some tests and the conclusion that I need repair surgery.
I have also just started a blog, as when I found out I needed surgery I was terrified, but by reading around a little my nerves were calmed, and I hopefully want to show others who are waiting and nervous that its not too bad, and the recovery process isn't that long.
Anyway, here is the blog:
http://heart-valve-surgery-journey.blogspot.com
I have just recorded a video (on the link above), and plan to do a few more at various stages of recovery...
I've got a few questions I would like to ask within the next few days, but... errr, hi everyone
I'm Dan, aged 25, from Darlington - nr Newcastle, in England. I am scheduled to have mitral valve repair surgery before the end of November. I have a congenital heart condition and had a hole in the heart repaired when I was 2 years old. I have always had a leaking (mitral) valve, but only mildly.
Recently it has got worse and I had 2 episodes of heart palpitations a couple of months ago, which led to some tests and the conclusion that I need repair surgery.
I have also just started a blog, as when I found out I needed surgery I was terrified, but by reading around a little my nerves were calmed, and I hopefully want to show others who are waiting and nervous that its not too bad, and the recovery process isn't that long.
Anyway, here is the blog:
http://heart-valve-surgery-journey.blogspot.com
I have just recorded a video (on the link above), and plan to do a few more at various stages of recovery...
I've got a few questions I would like to ask within the next few days, but... errr, hi everyone