I am recovering from open heart surgery. I had it close to mothers day. I has 4 arteries replaced Im 53. I thought all my problems were from asthma. While I was in rehab the lady sharing the room with me,her husband had a leaky valve and 3 arteries replaced 10 years prior. Which helped me seeing how good he was doing. A friend of mine just had open heart surgery for a leaky valve and 1 artery replaced. He was home in weeks.
It is very scary. I dont think many would not be scared. Surgeons are capable of amazing things these days. I was well aware it would be painful.I wish someone would of told me I would be a bit emotional afterwards. I kept thinking why am I not overjoyed I have a new lease on life. I mean the feeling did not last but it did confuse me.

I have been having a lot of problems with angizity and thinking there is somthing wrong with my heart ....but just like you did just saying it is all angizity it might be but ..you make me belive I schould get checked out just in case .......I will keep you in my prayers ......God bless ...thankyou for shairing ...

Annie Heart, how are you feeling now? Do you have Anxiety? How did you manage your anxiety and preparing for your surgery. I am 43. I'm scared.
Thank you both for sharing. Muskrattiger - you have to be your own advocate. See a specialist, it will put you at ease at the very least.

I do have anxiety but I have more than one symptom when it anxiety. I get nervous my hands or leg shakes. My Dad wound up in the hospital the day before my surgery. I was in the recovery room when I got a call that my Dad was not expected to make it. I had to go with out anything for pain till I signed papers not to put my Dad on tubes. Dad wound up living to The past tuesday. While I was in the hospital for 4 days they gave me xanax. Dad and I went together to the rehab. Dad had a great doctor mine was horrible never gave me my anxiety meds or my breathing treatments. Not a good time to stop them. Finally I said the hell with the rules and had my hubby bring me mine up. I dont always use meds for my anxiety just during the tougher times. I journal on here. I also play a game on my phone. I use to go to the gym or ride my bike. Now Im not able to do that.

My husband had open heart surgery to fix a heart valve a year ago. A neighbor
had the operation 10 years ago. Take a deep breath and find the best surgeon
you can find that your insurance covers.

Tired, how did your husband make out? What were his restrictions if any after surgery? How was his recovery?