Drs round today

[highburyted]

morning all

Bit confusing this one, the Dr actually asked me which way I wanted the operation done, keyhole or Tavi, I wasn’t sure what to say but because they’ve got my breathing unbelievably better I hinted towards keyhole as my surgeon who specialises in that told me about all the pitfalls of tavi.

i should have simply said the least invasive way possible, which would be tavi.

I suppose through my own fault my head will yet again into overdrive.

Thanks

[Yumz199725]

They put you on the spot so you had to chose one, less invasive one probably would of been better but like you said you discussed with your surgeon and advised keyhole surgery so probably best to stick with the plan you had. x

[highburyted in reply to Yumz199725]

hi

I ain’t got a clue now so will wait and see

[Beta70]

Please do not worry both procedures will be safe or they would not have given you a choice. Waiting is always a worrying game, but it will soon all be over and you will wonder what you were so worried about. Glad to hear your breathing is so much better now. Best wishes.

[highburyted in reply to Beta70]

thank you

[Anon2023]

hi. It’s good that they are involving you in making decisions. Ultimately though, they’ll choose the less risky option for you because they have a duty of care. Having had ohs twice I would have jumped at the chance to have either keyhole or tavi as I understand the recovery is much quicker. Even if you have to wait for the surgery you’ll hopefully have s quicker recovery. I’m sorry that you are still in isolation though, it’s awful for your mental health. I hope the pigeon has been back but has been keeping the window ledge clean and not leaving deposits. 😂 x

[highburyted in reply to Anon2023]

thanks

Bit of a quiet day, got very confused when one dr said which way would I like it done. Because my breathing’s improved so much I thought if I keep going this way I can stay with the surgeon ( on leave) who does keyhole. However I have now sent a message saying I want it done the least invasive. Also it does seem as I’ve said they r short of staff and drs and it’s not my fault that be been stuck in this room. One chap who’s had the operation has been here for 11 weeks and he’s ok.

[Plum53]

good luck HighburyTed x

[highburyted in reply to Plum53]

thank you

[cappachina]

Good luck I had TAVI in April.and it went well

[currycurrycurry in reply to cappachina]

hi cappachina I'm going for TAVI on Tuesday hopefully how long did you have to stay in hospital and are you able to have a normal life now??

[cappachina in reply to currycurrycurry]

Hi Sorry just picked message up now Do not get too nervous re your op next week as it was nowhere near as bad as you are imagining I went into hospital at 7 am in the morning of op and was home the following day at 6pm I think the hardest part was the lying still for 3 hours and then propped for next 2 as you have to stay still so you don't pull the wound in your groin after the op Very hard to do at my age with fibromyalgia and arthritis Recovery first three weeks very slow then I woke up one morning and had energy A hiccup at 6 weeks as my blood pressure went haywire but the hospital said it was a good sign valve was working really well . The thing that held me back was the changes of meds and the side effects My heart is really great Completed cardio rehab go for that as it gives you so much confidence that you can push your heart rate up again They monitor you and give you a range to get it too Yes life is returning to mormal and I think if I hadn't had the med side effects I would have got there weeks Still get tired by early evening but think that will disappear soon too

I knew before I went in that I wasn't well but it was only after I started to feel better I realised how ill I had been

So yes it is the best choice you are making and we were both lucky to have been offered the TAVI rather than open heart surgery and the long recovery time

Will thinking of you on Tuesday and praying it all goes very smoothly for you

Look forward to seeing you post afterwards as to how it went

[currycurrycurry in reply to cappachina]

Thank you so much, you have made me feel much better about my op. its great to hear from someone who has actually been through it! I'm so glad you're well on the road to recovery and your thoughts and prayers mean a lot to me! ❤ Hopefully I'll be talking to you on the other side! ❤

[cappachina in reply to currycurrycurry]

Yes let us all know how you are

[currycurrycurry in reply to cappachina]

good morning in 2 days post tavi, all went well and I was sipped to be going home today. however, my heart has different ideas and starts to fly on any kind of exertion. waiting for doc today to see wat he says 🙏!!

[cappachina in reply to currycurrycurry]

Sorry to hear that hopefully it will settle I know it was one of the things they earned me could happen but didn't My blip.was the 6 week one when my blood pressure did similar We all seem to get a blip along the road to recovery

[cappachina in reply to currycurrycurry]

Howard you I hope your heart has settled down and you have got home

[cappachina in reply to currycurrycurry]

UK aortic and heart defects pre and post surgery on Facebook Great supportive group even do a Zoom once every weeks I am on it and have found support wonderful

[cappachina in reply to cappachina]

Hi how are you doing now I hope your hearts settling down and you have got home

[currycurrycurry in reply to cappachina]

I'm ok thanks but still in hospital as my heart just won't settle. I'm ok when sitting or lying down but any kind of exertion at all and my heart rate shoots up uh 138 or more!! 😢😢 so I'm going to be here until they can get it regulated!! I hope you're keeping well!! ❤

[highburyted]

thank you

[currycurrycurry]

I thought TAVI was keyhole????