I year since my aortic valve replacement

[Isobel1]

Apologies for not being on here for a while ( I belong to a fb group which is mainly about my type of operation ) but when I did post here I found people very supportive.

On this date a year ago, I had an aortic valve replaced and an ascending aortic aneurism repaired at the Royal Papworth Hospital.

I was 73 when I had it done & although I was in hospital for 2 weeks because of my age , I've come through the surgery with no setbacks. So if anyone is facing this type of operation, you'll be fine !

I can't praise the staff at Papworth Hospital highly enough

[Flowerfanatic]

Congratulations to you and happy first anniversary of your operation …. Same month and year as mine too. All best wishes

Sarah

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Dear Isobel1

Thank you for you loverly positive post and the fantastic news that it covered, keep up your positivity as it can’t help but rub off on all us that read about it.

Take care

[Isobel1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you xx

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Thank you for your post. I am due to have the op within the next few weeks and this is very reassuring.I am so pleased you are doing so well x

[Isobel1 in reply to Hidden]

It's a pleasure x If you're on facebook, I strongly recommend this group. It's brilliant & everyone is so supportive & friendly facebook.com/groups/1864350...

[Hidden in reply to Isobel1]

Thank you, im already in the group but I stay in the background. Ive made a couple of friends on there though who I am in touch with x

[Isobel1 in reply to Hidden]

Glad you've joined & I hope you're finding the group useful x

[Leonardo1]

Hi Isobel - I was 5 months post op (AVR) yesterday it’s a wonderful feeling isn’t it ? Everyday I am delighted by how very well I feel compared to the previous years how much energy and vitality I have !! I can’t praise the NHS enough they were brilliant and when I really needed them they were outstanding ! Life has changed a bit no booze no caffeine and meds to take - but what a tiny price to pay for a future ! Enjoy your good health I plan to!

The beat goes on❤️

[Isobel1 in reply to Leonardo1]

Thank you, yes life is great now !

[Islandman6]

Many congratulations to you!!I am about a month away from the same repair, can I ask please which valve did you opt for? Thanks.

[Isobel1 in reply to Islandman6]

Hello Islandman , because of my age I was advised to have a tissue valve. It was called a Hitchcock's something !

[Islandman6]

Thank you Isobel, I am still undecided but I‘m only 7 years behind you. Food for thought. Thank you!!

[Isobel1 in reply to Islandman6]

Your surgeon will probably advise you about valves. I get the impression if you're over ? 60, they're reluctant to give you a metal valve because of having to take Warfarin afterwards for the rest of your life. If you're on facebook, I strongly recommend this group. It's brilliant & everyone is so supportive & friendly facebook.com/groups/1864350...

[Islandman6 in reply to Isobel1]

Thank you Isobel ✅

[Coper10]

Congratulations for reaching this milestone!! Having had the same done 13 months ago, I know how important this date feels. Best wishes 🙂

[Isobel1 in reply to Coper10]

Thank you 👍

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Hello

What a lovely positive post that will help others going through the same

Congratulations on your year Anniversary x

[Isobel1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😀

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x

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Happy ❤️ anniversary!

I do love a positive story.

[Isobel1 in reply to Hidden]

🙂👍