Life just gets better...

Ok, so I had another echocardiogram a couple of weeks ago to make sure my heart was still behaving itself (I have an aortic aneurysm for those who don't know).

They compared it to previous echo I've had done at the clinic over the last 18 months and they determined that my aneurysm has grown a small amount and was at it's largest late at my last echo before we lost Joshua - so pregnancy had caused it to grow.

So they want me to get my aneurysm fixed before I go through another pregnancy. I went and saw the cardiac surgeon today and we booked in a date to get it fixed.

So I'll be getting open heart surgery to fix my aneurysm on January 3. It sounds a lot worse than it is... It's long surgery (about 8 hours), and they have to crack my chest open and put me on a heart bypass machine, but I'm kind of excited...

Apparently recovery isn't painful, just extremely exhausting, within 6-8 weeks you're feeling pretty good, and by 12 weeks there's no restrictions - ie. I can do as much exercise as I want which I can't do at the moment and haven't been able to do in 3 years because of my heart I can finally live a normal life again. Once we finally get our babies, I'll be able to run around once the kids get older

So that's the latest chapter in my drama of a life...

Aww!!

I must admit that your surgery sounds kinda scary..but I am sure you will do just fine

Many many many for you!!!

Oh, darlin... I'm sorry you have to go through this. But won't it be wonderful to know it's been fixed and you're stronger and safer? My father had a six-way bypass at 82, and he bounced back just amazingly well. You're so young, I know you'll do great!

And you know all of us here will be right behind you all the way, too.

Glad you'll be having it fixed.

My folks have both had open heart surgery, and both were up and about in a relatively short time.
My mother commented that she'd take open heart surgery over another hip replacement any day.

I'll keep you in my thoughts and send many vibes.

It sounds scary, but you've always got the fact that you'll be able to do whatever you want, you won't have this anuerysm to slow you down...to help you bounce back quickly!

It sounds like no fun to go through, but it sounds like once it's done things will be great for you! We will deffinately be praying for you!

Originally Posted by CarolPetunia

My father had a six-way bypass at 82, and he bounced back just amazingly well. You're so young, I know you'll do great!

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Originally Posted by Arlyn

My folks have both had open heart surgery, and both were up and about in a relatively short time.
My mother commented that she'd take open heart surgery over another hip replacement any day.

I'll keep you in my thoughts and send many vibes.

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Yeah, thats just it - people a lot older have it done and do well, so I'm not too worried. My cardiac surgeon is one of the best in the world at this type of surgery, and the risks are very very low.

I'll be living on this site in January while recovering probably...

Originally Posted by sarahp

I'll be living on this site in January while recovering probably...

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Erm, I mean....nope, that's what I mean! We will look forward to you being around more....

I can just see Nurse Smudge....

well, the good news is that after, you should be good to go

Originally Posted by white cat lover

Erm, I mean....nope, that's what I mean!

We will look forward to you being around more....

I can just see Nurse Smudge....

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Yes Nurse Smudge will be my big worry - she won't be allowed near me!!!! Given that they have to break my sternum, then wire it back shut, and Smudge loves jumping on chests...

I might have to sleep in the spare room just so she can continue to snuggle with her daddy

Look at it this way you will have a cool scar to explain to people! My grandmother had an aneurysm fixed a few years back and did very well. I have had heart surgery, but I had mine at 1 week old but mine was for something completely different. But I get asked often about my scar and its kinda cool explaining it to them!

Good luck with your surgery!

Good luck with the surgery! I'm glad that you are finally getting it repaired.

It is a scary surgery to have and I'm glad to hear that you have a fine surgeon to do it.

Sending you lots and lots of good vibes! And so are my kitties!

Sarah we'll be right there with you as well

As they say, one door closes and another opens...many good for you. I'm sure you'll have a successful surgery and all your friends here at TCS will be ready to entertain you during your recovery.

Awwww... sweetie!

I know everything will go just fine when you go in to have it done.

If you are on TCS all the time in January we won't mind, in fact, we'd kind of like it.

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Sarah we'll be right there with you as well

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Sending you continuted prayers & vibes!

Well its good to know that you are going to get your health problem fixed.
Perhaps you can wear one of those things baseball catchers wear to protect your chest??

that is so wonderful that you are able to get it fixed!! a new year and a brand new start

Yes the surgery sounds scary to me but I am happy for you to be able to get this done. Praying it all goes smoothly and the recovery is fast.

Sending lots of for your surgery and recovery and future health!