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[Razor500]

Good morning my name is Robby, I am 72 years old, and I have had heart failure twice, I also suffer from chronic pain syndrome, COPD, severe LVSD and mild depression,I use a wheelchair when the chronic pain is very severe, exercise is very difficult as it tends to exacerbate the pain and the breathing problems, I am very lucky to have my wonderful wife who cares for me constantly .

The specialist at the hospital is fantastic as are the nurses in the heart unit, I recently had a face to face review with the doctor,he was very happy with me and said that I should continue doing what I was doing! To be honest I am not really doing anything just fighting back mentally.

I am determined to keep going through this horrible phase in my life just to protect my wife from all the bad things ,and people in the world. Love and peace to everyone

[citygirl65]

Good luck with your health it's not easy keep strong

[Razor500 in reply to citygirl65]

Thank you,it is really appreciated xx

[Hidden]

I think the greatest battles are won or lost in the mind, so keep at it being positive in the face of pain and difficulties.

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Hidden]

I definitely agree with you!!

[Czech_Mate]

Good luck. Glad you have some great support and can appreciate it There are some great people on here also who can support you.

[Razor500 in reply to Czech_Mate]

thanks Czech- Mate, regards Robby

[fairyfeathers]

All the best to you going forward. Sending you and your wonderful wife gentle healing hugs.

[Razor500 in reply to fairyfeathers]

thank you for your wonderful words love too you and your family xxxxx

[fairyfeathers in reply to Razor500]

Thank you so much x

[Razor500]

it was a pleasure, love and peace to you and your family xxxx

[ParrotLover22]

Hi Razor. You certainly have the right attitude so wishing you all the luck in the World

[uzininemm]

Welcome and a brilliant attitude from a fellow HF suffer.

I do hope you continue going in the right direction.

[francesw47]

Hello and welcome. Inspirational attitude but hard to keep up, particularly if you get depressed, as you say. Why not pop on here more often...we can help support you and take a little of the weight.

[peterjones105]

What a wonderful story of courage which should inspire us all Robby.

[tonysmithpi]

Robby, The mental side of things is as important as the physical. But beleive me there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You might not be able to see it right now., buts its just around a bend up ahead

[Afibflipper]

Hi Robby,

Love and admire your fighting caring spirit, inspired by you, despite what you have to endure you still care and protect your wife. Have you been together a long time? Just keep doing what you’re both doing, wish you many many more years of deserved happiness together & strength to get through the harder days 😊

[valspia]

Best to you and your wife. You sure sound like a kind and appreciative person to everyone involved in your care! Stay as positive as you can. 👍

[Pescallo]

me and my wife have been married 49 years. she has been diagnosed by the doctor with heart failure and the hospital says its either a heart murmur or leaking valves. both of us feel so worried especially my dear wife. how can we keep calm and positive please