highburyted

[highburyted]

hi all, I am meant to be having a valve replaced this week. I have COPD but the surgeon has said he’s very happy to carry out the operation.

It’s my head that’s wrong, I know what my COPD can be like, however, before the valve problem I had a decent life even with COPD.

I’ve been trying to find someone’s who’s had the op with COPD- this would totally put my mind at rest

Thanks all

[Mellywelly]

Hi, I can't help you myself but I am very sure someone using this site will. Good luck chook 👍

[jackdup]

what kind of valve? Are you concerned about the anesthesia or the valve replacement itself?

[highburyted in reply to jackdup]

aorta valve and the only thing I’m concerned with is my COPD if it wasn’t for that I’d be much better

Thanks

[jackdup in reply to highburyted]

What is your main concern about your COPD in relation to the surgery, is it going under anesthetic?

[R2B_John Moderator]

Best to ask your pulmonologist. It is possible your surgeon has done this procedure on COPD patients similar to your COPD.When I had an operation, I made sure the anesthesiologist knew.....as they are the most important part of the equation.

John