debhill
Member
Hi Everyone,
I am not sure how to do this? I need help as I can't decide on which valve and my surgery is 08/18/09. I am a 55 yrs old 4 yrs ago I had double bypass I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. I am having symtoms of shortness of breath, chest, back, arm, and jaw pain. They thought I had a atery blocked but went into the leg and found it is the valve. I know if mechanical you are on blood thinner for the rest of your life but last forever. If tissue only last about 10 yrs. I have the issue of blood spots on my arms from thinning skin and this worries me alot. I started doing this before I had any issues that I was aware of was on no med to cause this. My mom died of losing blood somewhere in her body never found out where. I know I am not her but....I also know this is my second opening and don't like the idea of a third....I just don't know what to do???? I have to say I never would have thought there was so many young ones such bravery I admire you all so much!!! I mean when I got on I thought I would find mostly older folks like myself. I do admire you all and may God bess you all. Thank You debhill
I am not sure how to do this? I need help as I can't decide on which valve and my surgery is 08/18/09. I am a 55 yrs old 4 yrs ago I had double bypass I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. I am having symtoms of shortness of breath, chest, back, arm, and jaw pain. They thought I had a atery blocked but went into the leg and found it is the valve. I know if mechanical you are on blood thinner for the rest of your life but last forever. If tissue only last about 10 yrs. I have the issue of blood spots on my arms from thinning skin and this worries me alot. I started doing this before I had any issues that I was aware of was on no med to cause this. My mom died of losing blood somewhere in her body never found out where. I know I am not her but....I also know this is my second opening and don't like the idea of a third....I just don't know what to do???? I have to say I never would have thought there was so many young ones such bravery I admire you all so much!!! I mean when I got on I thought I would find mostly older folks like myself. I do admire you all and may God bess you all. Thank You debhill