Sev, welcome. Nice to se a fellow Arizonan. I live in Tucson. Wow 39, I can't remember that far back. Just hit 70 and still annoying doctors and my family.
I too enjoy cardiomyopathy and mitral valve prolapse. I had a major overhaul 14 years ago including quadruple bypass, mitral valve replacement and a spiffy computer that keeps me on the right beat. When I get out of line it'll give me a Jesus jolt and all is good.
You're absolutely right, unless someone has walked in our shoes they have no clue. I'm very fortunate in that my Cardiologist is a heart patient too, so we swap lies all the time.
I hope you know there are a number of Mended Hearts chapters in your area. I joined more than 10 years ago and believe me, being able to talk peer to peer helps immensely.
I don't come by here much anymore, time is winding down but anytime you have a question or want to talk send me a private message.
Take care and again welcome to the club of misfits
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Warren
TucsonAZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2020 17:08
From: sev Hagopian
Subject: 11 months post op
Hi everyone,
My name is Sev and I'm coming up on almost one year since my open heart surgery. Last year I was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with a mitral valve prolapse.
On Sept 9th 2019 (literally the day after my 39th birthday) I went in for the corrective surgery to fix the septal wall of my heart. A few days after my surgery a St Jude's pacemaker was put in to help assist my heart with a proper heartbeat.
it has been an interesting journey to say the least but over the last 11 months there have been many ups and downs.
I am new to this group and was just looking to meet some people who have experienced something similar to what I've been going through. It's hard for me to explain to my family and friends and for them to understand some of the adjustments.
looking forward to meeting and sharing with some new friends
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sev Hagopian
PHOENIX
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