As some of you know, I was scheduled for open heart surgery in November 2019 to replace a lower aeortic valve that is only 5% operational but because of wisdom tooth infection, my surgeon postponed my surgery. After jumping hoops I finally have a new date for Monday, January 27, 2020 at 8am. I will spend 5 days in ICU before coming home to recuperate for at least two months.
I first thought I would receive a pig valve but because of my young age of 58 years, they will give me a metal valve because pig valves only last 10 years. And, I will have to go on blood thinners for the rest of my life as metal valves cause blood clots, that cause strokes.
Because of these new developments, I am no longer a candidate for SRS as I originally planned for the summer of 2020. Needless to say this has left me extremely depressed for the last couple days. My entire life has been filled with hardship, hardship and more hardship, and when I wasn't struggling with living in my own body, I was drunk, high on dope or in jail someplace. I really thought I had finally gotten things together and was finally on my path to feeling whole, complete and happy. I sit here now and wonder if this surgery is worth the physical pain and suffering so I can continue to live a life of suffering. But the will to live has always taken over and somehow I find the strength to face another day.
I ask for nothing other than a prayer for me on Monday as I believe in the power of prayer. Thanks girls, Thank you TGH for being there for me.
Hugs, Breanna Leigh
Good luck Breanna.
I to have a similar problem, Pryor to my knowleadge of this my doctor told me that if I was to go on HRT that it would greatly increase the posibilty of heart problems, due to family history. that was some 12 years ago. I now have arterial fribliation and a dilated Aorta which has gone hard for the past 5 years, and a year ago both my carotid arteries 80% blocked due to plaque build up giving me temporary blindness in one eye . There for had that opened up and cleaned up. Been on those blood thiners plus for a few years now and going strong. I'm still working at 67 untill August this year when i will retire. not to sure about what my heart problems will bring but have been using Anitrol product for my HRT seems to be the job, just need to find some nateral blockers.
Good luck with the operation hope all goes well.
Luv Sharon
Breanna,
It saddened me to read your post as I know from your past posts, how strongly your will was to move on with your life with SRS. I wish you the best and will be praying for a speedy recovery for you. I will also be praying that you will find peace, happiness and contentment as you continue with your life's journey.
Love and hugs,
Anne
Breanna,
I pray you will have a successful surgery and quick recovery. All isn't lost. You are a special lady hang in there. There is always hope.
Luv and hugs,
Angela
Breanna , i will pray , please be strong , you are still the pretty woman you have always been . Love , Leslie
