Forced to slow down.

[Steve M]

Visited the doctor as I’ve been struggling to shake off a cold since the start of December - the cold stopped being the problem as soon as he said “it sounds like your aortic valve is flapping in the breeze.”
So the referrals begin.

[IanS]

Take care of yourself. My mother had a valve replacement (they actually leave the old one in place and put in an artificial one). This made a big difference to her. She is probably a good bit older than you too, as she was 85 when she had the operation.

[Steve M]

Could I scratchbuild one out of plasticard?

[bulleidboy]

Take it easy Steve - we're all getting older. I have an MRI/Heart Stress test next Tuesday. I went in for my hernia operation last September, and the next thing I know, is that I have heart and respiratory problems - all news to me. It would appear I have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) - which in English is thickening of the heart wall muscles. I had an echo-cardiogram back in September when the consultant said everything was OK and get on with life as usual - an prescribed a daily tablet - don't they always! I paid for this as it was urgent, but she added me to her NHS list for the MRI, and that's what will happen next week. Then a week later I visit the Respiratory Clinic, I think to pick-up a machine which may help the breathing when I'm asleep - I have been tested for Sleep Apnia before. I think they loan you the machine for one night (it saves taking a bed space), as it has to be back by 9.30am the next morning. No wonder the NHS is in trouble - you go in with one problem and come out with three! Barry

[Brian]

Best wishes Steve for a speedy recovery.
Just take life at a much slower pace.

[RogerB]

Could I scratchbuild one out of plasticard?

If anyone can - you can.

Will you able to weather it sufficiently though? R-

[brian1951]

Slowing down is wise advice Steve, just take heed or you will end up like me and come to a abrupt stop.

[Steve M]

Could I scratchbuild one out of plasticard?

If anyone can - you can.

Will you able to weather it sufficiently though? R-

I think it would have to be in pristine finish!

Before the experts get their hooks into me I’ve chosen KFC for lunch - and halfway through that the doctor phoned to book my first blood test. And so it begins.

[Steve M]

Slowing down is wise advice Steve, just take heed or you will end up like me and come to a abrupt stop.

Came very close to an abrupt stop walking from Goathland to Darneholme last September.

[Walkingthedog]

Hope all goes well Steve. My son had a human donor valve age 9 and a mechanical at 18. He's fine.