Not doing surgery

[pellicle]

Interesting thread, and a bit sobering. To each their own. I wonder if you would make the same decision if you didn't suffer depression ? Probably not. I didn't read through the entire thread, but there is hope in God if you put your faith in him!

he doesn't ... he suffers from narcissism (well, as an outcome we do too)

 

[Unicusp]

I hope you dont joke like this often, a lot of people come to this forum for support to overcome the surgery

Sorry but he simply stated the cold hard truth. There's no room for political correctness on these serious life or death decisions. Cost is always a concern, but life is more important.

 

[Croooser]

Have only decided to use the ignore feature a few times on this forum, but it does happen.

 

[Chuck C]

Have only decided to use the ignore feature a few times on this forum, but it does happen.

Only a small group here will fully understand your comment. I do.

 

[Superman]

I hope you dont joke like this often, a lot of people come to this forum for support to overcome the surgery

Many people do come here for support. Those people actually want support and guidance and will benefit from the experience and information long time participants have to offer.

The person that started this thread doesn’t want support. They want attention. It’s been going on for years. This is far from the first thread they’ve started. There’s a lot of fatigue with that individual.

 

[kernow61]

Came onto this forum about 13 years ago for advice ,expecting imminent AVR due to moderate to severe regurgitation ( bicuspid valve). Did some research and queried surgery.

I have since had 6 monthly ECHOs and occasional MRIs.
Although borderline on distolic and systolic measurements,they have remained fairly stable. A good preserved Ejection Fraction, no left ventricle dystrophy, good aortic root diameter, good overall LV function. Asymptomatic.

I am 62, 5' 11", 75kg .work 12 hr shifts, 50 hr + weeks, on my feet all day.

Used to run 6 to 8 km 3 times a week, surf, cycle and swim up until 2 yrs ago due to dodgy hip (hip replacement due in Jan).

Fitness ( in particular running ) was my best gauge for deteriation or sign of symptoms. So in its absence they stuck me on bike at NHS for fitness/heart function test earlier this year.. =better than average for age.

Bottom line... I fear surgery, ! ..and feel while I have a good quality of life now why take the risk of such intrusive surgery and something going wrong.

I have been told that AVR is a matter of when and not if..and the risk of surgery increases with age. But i have had a happy and productive 13 years and hope to have a few more.
I am continuing my Regular ECHOS, got an MRI early next year. But I will not be having surgery until I hit the measurement criteria or show first sign of any symptoms,....or hit 70 yr old .

Dont 't be rushed into surgery but when it is needed, it is needed. Be aware, keep up observations, research and make your own decisions.

 

[newarrior]

I have lifelong severe treatment resistant depression and do not want to live nor do I want to go through the surgery. I want to die so doing the surgery would be a waste for all involved. I am afraid that death from heart failure would be painful so I am scrambling for ways to terminate my existence before my valve gets worse. I wish I could get euthanized like they do in Holland for things like tinnitus (which I have had for 33 years and drives me crazy). I am 61 intelligent and am dead set on driving my life to a conclusion ASAP as I am suffering too much from depression and medical issues and have no interest in continuing on.......Plus my family is dead, don't have family of my own, other medical issues and limitations that torment me daily...etc etc

 

[Chuck C]

I have lifelong severe treatment resistant depression and do not want to live nor do I want to go through the surgery. I want to die so doing the surgery would be a waste for all involved. I am afraid that death from heart failure would be painful so I am scrambling for ways to terminate my existence before my valve gets worse. I wish I could get euthanized like they do in Holland for things like tinnitus (which I have had for 33 years and drives me crazy). I am 61 intelligent and am dead set on driving my life to a conclusion ASAP as I am suffering too much from depression and medical issues and have no interest in continuing on.......Plus my family is dead, don't have family of my own, other medical issues and limitations that torment me daily...etc etc

Please get help:

Suicide prevention resources:

https://focus.senate.ca.gov/mentalhealth/suicide

 

[pellicle]

. I wish I could get euthanized like they do in Holland

Switzerland too

Plus my family is dead,

Unrelated. Many people in your situation (me at least) stop moaning and stop driving surgeons away and get it done.

 

[tom in MO]

I have lifelong severe treatment resistant depression and do not want to live nor do I want to go through the surgery. I want to die so doing the surgery would be a waste for all involved. I am afraid that death from heart failure would be painful so I am scrambling for ways to terminate my existence before my valve gets worse. I wish I could get euthanized like they do in Holland for things like tinnitus (which I have had for 33 years and drives me crazy). I am 61 intelligent and am dead set on driving my life to a conclusion ASAP as I am suffering too much from depression and medical issues and have no interest in continuing on.......Plus my family is dead, don't have family of my own, other medical issues and limitations that torment me daily...etc etc

You need to get in touch with whomever is treating your depression As Soon As Possible. Try to remember that life is a gift and seeing the sun rise or set is a pleasure given only to the living.