My cardiologist results

[Kaz]

This sucks , but not the end of the world.

It could be. hehe

 

[The DoggFather]

The Gold Coast University Hospital.

Thanks for all the other info.

Also thanks for all the thoughts from other members here.

Got a call from the cardiologist's receptionist this afternoon, saying the referral letter has been sent & I should get a letter from the hospital soon to let me know what category I am. (I sound like a cyclone)

Ahh the Uni Hospital, I have to inform them when I'm up at GC.

Try not to over think things sis, we can be our worst enemy sometimes.

 

[Wolfmother]

Sorry to hear you're unwell Kaz but I don't think you are being put at risk because you don't have private insurance, you'll be assessed on medical needs. Private insurance tends to give you leverage only for non life threatening surgery.

Im not too sure but I don't think mitral valve surgery is considered risky surgery in the scheme of things, but in any case I can understand your concern. Try to come on the kennel more often to get your mind off it till the day.. All the best

 

[Mr 95%]

Good luck @Kaz You got this..

 

[Realist90]

Heart problems either minor or severe or very nerve rattling coz once the heart is fkd that is it. I Wish it was like the liver where it can self regenerate.
Are you overweight or something? Or is this purely a genetic thing or just bad luck/life choices?

 

[Kaz]

@Realist90

I was born with heart problems.

Though they weren't picked up until I was older.

 

[Flanagun]

That must have been a real shock and I sm sure you are feeling pretty scared, but I think you’ll be fine. It’s amazing how resilient people can be when they get their head around a problem. Fight the good fight and you’ll be ok. Keep us posted and let us know what you learn during your April appointment.

You’ll find plenty of support here if you need it.

Hugs and very best wishes.

 

[Kaz]

Just got a call from the hospital.

Have an appointment, with the surgeon on Thursday 14th March.

So I will find out all the details then.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Just got a call from the hospital.

Have an appointment, with the surgeon on Thursday 14th March.

So I will find out all the details then.

Good luck Kaz

 

[The DoggFather]

Just got a call from the hospital.

Have an appointment, with the surgeon on Thursday 14th March.

So I will find out all the details then.

Keep us updated sis

 

[The DoggFather]

How you travelling sis?

 

[Kaz]

How you travelling sis?

Not bad.

If I have a gut ache etc, I am googling to see if it's connected to my heart etc. haha

Dr Google & me are now firm friends.

I am trying not to worry.

My appointment is at 9am on the 14th, so that means heaps of people will have the same appointment time, so I have to get there early & hopefully I am one of the first to be seen.

 

[The DoggFather]

Not bad.

If I have a gut ache etc, I am googling to see if it's connected to my heart etc. haha

Dr Google & me are now firm friends.

I am trying not to worry.

My appointment is at 9am on the 14th, so that means heaps of people will have the same appointment time, so I have to get there early & hopefully I am one of the first to be seen.

Hang tough and remember we are here if you need us.

PS Dr Google is a wanker lol

 

[south of heaven]

Not bad.

If I have a gut ache etc, I am googling to see if it's connected to my heart etc. haha

Dr Google & me are now firm friends.

I am trying not to worry.

My appointment is at 9am on the 14th, so that means heaps of people will have the same appointment time, so I have to get there early & hopefully I am one of the first to be seen.

Never dr Google on a very rare occasion it can help but more than likely not,according to dr Google ive had brain cancer,testicular cancer, ass cancer , heart disease heart attack, stroke , seizures but surprisingly not aids , turns out its all anxiety for me till a real heart attacks comes and i ignore it ,and the **** kills me .
So say no to dr Google

 

[Kaz]

Never dr Google on a very rare occasion it can help but more than likely not,according to dr Google ive had brain cancer,testicular cancer, ass cancer , heart disease heart attack, stroke , seizures

That's me on a good Dr Google day. hehe

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Never dr Google on a very rare occasion it can help but more than likely not,according to dr Google ive had brain cancer,testicular cancer, ass cancer , heart disease heart attack, stroke , seizures but surprisingly not aids , turns out its all anxiety for me till a real heart attacks comes and i ignore it ,and the **** kills me .
So say no to dr Google

Yarr. It's called "first year med student syndrome"

You learn about it in psychology. First year med students start learning about different conditions and diseases and start diagnosing themselves with those conditions and diseases.

"this says that a symptom of cancer is being lethargic. I'm always tired. I must have cancer"

 

[Kaz]

No date given for when the op will be. Have to have an angiogram.

I have to think which value to use if needed. Either a biological or metal.

He said he will try to repair the value, if not it's a replacement. He said it was open heart either way.

Op would take 4 hours.

If a biological valve is used, it should last 15 years, if metal one is used, it will last until I die.

Also with the metal one, I will hear it when the heart is beating, but will get used to it.

The biological one is from a cow. People have called me a cow before, so it seems the right type for me. hehe.

Lucky I'm not a vegan, or I wouldn't have a choice in which one to pick. haha

 

[off-tap-robbie]

@Kaz Good luck

 

[Dawgfather]

Good luck Kaz.

I woke up with chest pains last week and eventually ended up in emergency last Friday. Turns out I have a condition called Pericarditis. Theoretically it's towards the lower end of heart conditions and should actually disappear after this course of anti-inflammatory tablets. Although it can be dangerous if fluid gets into my heart.

 

[The DoggFather]

No date given for when the op will be. Have to have an angiogram.

I have to think which value to use if needed. Either a biological or metal.

He said he will try to repair the value, if not it's a replacement. He said it was open heart either way.

Op would take 4 hours.

If a biological valve is used, it should last 15 years, if metal one is used, it will last until I die.

Also with the metal one, I will hear it when the heart is beating, but will get used to it.

The biological one is from a cow. People have called me a cow before, so it seems the right type for me. hehe.

Lucky I'm not a vegan, or I wouldn't have a choice in which one to pick. haha

Good luck sis, I have no doubt you will cruise through it.

PS you may even end up with human valves if your lucky.

PPS hopefully they do your angio through your wrist rather than your groin.