Aortic valve replacement .

[Complicated-case]

Hi all I'm 55 today . I've got heart failure thanks cancer treatment and ejection faction of 20% . Due in for a aortic valve replacement on the 8/4/25 doing it though my thigh having to go from Plymouth to London to have it done at the wellington hospital. I don't mind telling you all I'm scared really scared. No Dr tells you what to expect or what you can or can't do after any advice please I know we are all different just some pointers would help

Pete

[Daffodilia]

Good Luck - sounds like a Tavvy ? My husband had conventional open heart aortic valve replacement in August and all good now. Take your time and all offers of help.

[BowlerA1]

Hi Pete. First thing don’t be afraid. These surgeons are fantastic. I have had two heart valve replacements which were both open heart surgery. The staff are great and I can honestly say I never had any pain. The operation you are having is I assume is a TAVI procedure. This is usually a day procedure and you will be up and about the next day. I also had TAVI procedures with my heart operation and all that is left is a tiny scar in my groin. Hopefully this gives you a bit of piece of mind. Good luck to you and start looking forward to a long healthy life.

Regards Mike

[t0t0]

Hi Pete,

I'm 65 and had an open heart surgery for AVR 3 years ago. I'm back running and cycling like before. You need to go here: heart-valve-surgery.com

Good Luck,

Ted

[Complicated-case in reply to t0t0]

Thank you Ted . WOW that site is what i needed thank you Pete

[Larry1Mullen2]

dear complicated case, don’t be scared, remember to them this is daily stuff, but to us the recipient it’s big stuff. I had a piggy valve aortic valve replacement two years and it was scary but once there I had confidence in the people and here I am, still having a useful and happy life. Lean on your nearest and dearest and be happy this is available to you. I hope this treatment helps you cope with the rest of what life has in store for you doreen

[Complicated-case in reply to Larry1Mullen2]

Larry1mullen2 Thank you