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Heart stuff
May. 2nd, 2016 05:11 pmWell, after sorta, not quite, ignoring my aortic regurgitation, I am now moving forward on getting information regarding the heart surgery / valve replacement.
Not quite ignored, in that I put pretty much the maximum into the FSA through work, whereas most previous years, I've only put in $300 or so. So some planning ahead, which doesn't tend to be my strong suit, especially lately.
I have a CT Scan scheduled for Friday, 06 May, to see if it has gotten worse over the past year. (When I went in to talk to Dr. Chandra last Wodensday, he said the followup scans are normally done every 6 months until surgery…)
He recommended two surgeons, both are covered under my insurance. So I'm going to make appointment with both, see if I feel more comfortable with one or the other. First appointment is 11 May. Haven't heard back from the other one yet.
I know at least one person on my f-list has had heart surgery (though different type), and I think several have had it, so I am going to crowdsource questions for the surgeons. :)
Here is what I have so far:
Recovery time? Good, average, poor. How long before return to work?
Time in Hospital.
Restrictions during recovery / post recovery.
How long will the new valve last?
Gym membership? (I am currently member at a gym. I mentioned the pending heart surgery when I joined. They asked about any heart issues/restrictions and so far I do not have any restrictions. I pay fortnightly, and they said I would be able to suspend membership during the time I will not be able to come in.) Will I be able to continue? What limitations if yes.
How is the surgery done?
Not quite ignored, in that I put pretty much the maximum into the FSA through work, whereas most previous years, I've only put in $300 or so. So some planning ahead, which doesn't tend to be my strong suit, especially lately.
I have a CT Scan scheduled for Friday, 06 May, to see if it has gotten worse over the past year. (When I went in to talk to Dr. Chandra last Wodensday, he said the followup scans are normally done every 6 months until surgery…)
He recommended two surgeons, both are covered under my insurance. So I'm going to make appointment with both, see if I feel more comfortable with one or the other. First appointment is 11 May. Haven't heard back from the other one yet.
I know at least one person on my f-list has had heart surgery (though different type), and I think several have had it, so I am going to crowdsource questions for the surgeons. :)
Here is what I have so far:
Recovery time? Good, average, poor. How long before return to work?
Time in Hospital.
Restrictions during recovery / post recovery.
How long will the new valve last?
Gym membership? (I am currently member at a gym. I mentioned the pending heart surgery when I joined. They asked about any heart issues/restrictions and so far I do not have any restrictions. I pay fortnightly, and they said I would be able to suspend membership during the time I will not be able to come in.) Will I be able to continue? What limitations if yes.
How is the surgery done?
