heart valve op with copd

[highburyted]

hello all, I’ve been posting a lot on the heart feed about a valve operation I’m due to have whilst I have got COPD

I’m obviously very very anxious, and as much as the drs are trying to calm me down I keep getting jittery. I’ve said the only thing that will calm me is if I can find someone who’s had it done with COPD

I came in last week to have it done but I was so ill they stopped it, I was breathing like a goldfish. This turned out to be tons of water on my lungs. They r getting it off, my oxygen readings last week were the low 90’s %today I’m getting 96-97% which ain’t bad at all for COPD I think a normal person is around 99%.

Consultant told me he’s done lots with COPD but I just need that little convincing

Thanks all

[Mellywelly]

I am sure someone on this site will have either had it done or know someone else who has. Have you done any research on it at all. You would think they would give you encouraging feedback for you to look at. Might be worth asking 🤔

[jackdup]

I haven’t had heart surgery but had major surgery in Dec and was concerned about having the surgery with COPD. I mentioned my concerns to the anesthesiologist and he said there can sometimes be some issues do to the COPD but that they know how to deal with them so felt reassured by that.

[highburyted in reply to jackdup]

thanks for that

[Despe]

What is COPD? Thanks!

[highburyted in reply to Despe]

COPD is chronic Obsructive Pulmonary Disease, in my opinion can be much harsher than Asthma although it is certainly controlled by medication and you can have a good life, as I have- so far

[Despe in reply to highburyted]

Thanks! Hope the rest of your life remains GOOD!