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This afternoon I am off to see my doctor to discuss whether I would be suitable for pulmonary valves, he specialises in lung complaints so is the first step in the chain. The specialist who does the operation locally is only 20 miles away so fingers crossed I can be referred. Carole

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Good luck - that would be really good. Can you tell us all about it - I would love to be able to get my husband "done"!! It sounds so promising. TAD xx

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Hi Carole good luck hun hope everything goes well for you keep us updated best wishes debs xx

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kimmy59

Good luck Carole hope everything goes ok.

Kim xxxxxx

Yes, the best of luck Carole,keeping everything crossed for you.It would be interesting to learn a little of the procedure,when you have the time.Love Wendells xxx

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Hi Wendells Hope u read my yesterday blog seeking information on LVR valve procedure. I feel that u having it done, wd b the ideal person 4 me to ask.May I ask to explain to me: why u had to do it? How long u had to hospitalised ?

postoperative rehab period and how old were u when u did it?I am 83!! Do u know if there is an age limit?Thank u and sorry to trouble u. roushdy rabouseda@gmail.com

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ingy

Good luck Carole, hope all is well.

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johnwr

Go for it gal. Pulmonary valves made a big difference to my life. Fantastic improvement for me.

Fingers crossed for you.

Johnwr

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Hi Johnwr

Hope u read my yesterday blog seeking information on LVR valve procedure. I feel that u having it done, r pleased with the result, wd b the ideal person 4 me to ask.May I ask to explain to me: why u had to do it? How long u had to hospitalised ?

postoperative rehab period and how old were u when u did it?I am 83!! Do u know if there is an age limit?Thank u and sorry to trouble u. roushdy rabouseda@gmail.com

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Juney57 in reply tojohnwr

Hello . Had valves fitted a week ago and had dizzy spells and still quite breathless,did you have any side effects?

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caroleoctober in reply toJuney57

I didn't have it done, my consultant looked into it and wasn't too happy with outcome in a lot of cases, so I thought it was best to leave as is! Keep smiling

Carole x

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Jemma

Fingers and toes crossed for you Carole xx

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danmar

best of luck carole can you get this on nhs or do you have to pay

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caroleoctober

They are on the NHS but I never got there had to cancel because the car was playing up, but have booked for 7th January. My doctor is only there on a Monday as he is my consultant as well and a professor of lung disease. I am so lucky to be at that doctors' surgery as it also has one of the best respitatory nurses in the county.

Hope you are all breathing easier on the run up to Christmas

Carole x

Chin up girl top man thinks it might work now enjoy Christmas and let it all wait until next year eh

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junespoon

Wonderful procedure , x

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