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Over 2 years since my original pull in fact 2 years 3 months. ( slight indigestion in my chest that disappeared over a week or 2.

Here I sit shaved and naked as the day I was born, it was like shearing a sheep said the HCA.

Well tomorrow it’s all happening, doctor doom and gloom has visited not only am I having a tripe bypass but mr happy tells me I have a valve problem and he’s broken the news ( this is same one who categorically told me I couldn’t have stents as they would not take or fail very quickly and a bypass which turned into a triple) has now broken the news that if a repair fails if needed now tells me I will have an artificial valve, this is after discussing it with his wing man for the operation about having a cow parts inserted which I was more than happy to go with and him telling me at a push could last 20 years which would take me to 3 years off 90.

Dr doom oh no it will only last 7/8 years so the artificial valve will be better, to which I say that’s a lifetime of warfarin for me then if it is replaced, enter a new consent form.

So fingers crossed that a repair is done and when I get out I can definitely raise a glass or 7 for my new beginning or that’s what everyone has told me.

Somehow the slight indigestion I suffered over 2 years has manifested itself into some sort of pain I’ve experienced, no in fact I can walk up hills, no I don’t get breathless or suffer any sort of fatigue.

It does cross my mind do they have me mixed up with someone else.

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Good luck!

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PadThaiNoodles

Count yourself lucky -- I had to shave myself (and did a pretty poor job of it 😳).

Good luck!

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Blearyeyed

You've got such a positive attitude no matter what they do I'm sure you will go from strength to strength.I'll be thinking of you and wish you great success.

Hope you are t feeling too chilly after the big shave!😆😆😆

Looking forward to reading your update after all goes well, Bee

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AuntyEdna

Lots of luck 😁

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Cocoadonkey

good luck.

I’m sure they would only do what they need to but does sound like you have had mixed opinions. Hope all goes well and have a speedy recovery x

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Slekid71

Hi and great to see you haven't lost your sense of humour 😀 😊 I know what you mean by thinking you have been misdiagnosed 2 weeks before Christmas I had an early present of a heart attack I had 2 stent inserted it was an acute heart attack I was informed I got the impression that they were wondering how I was still alive I'm awaiting a double bypass, anyway I met 2 Doctor Glooms I am of the impression that there a quite a few of them and they think they are cock of the walk

One got the Evil Eye on passing he was sorted 👌..anyway not long after discharge I started walking 10 miles a day and continue to do so

I wish you all the best and will raise 8 glasses tomorrow night for you.

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Larneybuds

He won't be doctor gloom when he's operating, he will be a fantastic 'mechanic' who will do what's best for you and finger's crossed he'll be a happy chappy when he's fixed you and sees you aprez op!! All the best and hope all goes well xx

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Sambobs17

hello Zero, just wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 you have the right mindset you will be fine, I think when we are being operated on it’s not In our control so we worry far more but don’t forget as you say, he has a wing man so there are two possibly more looking at your case please keep us updated 😊

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Ilovedogs12

Don't worry, they always tell you the worst case scenario which very rarely takes place.

It'll soon all be over and you'll be on the road to a full recovery, relieved that it all went well and raising those glasses to a positive future.

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meadfoot

Best wishes.

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Plum53

Good luck . Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Carsry

All the best with the op and recovery 💪

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