My father is going through heart valve surgery and looking for some peace of mind and positive success stories.
Hi everyone! I’m grateful to see there is a subreddit for this procedure.
I wanted to gain more clarity about what my dad will go through and wanted to know how to be a support to my father during this challenging time.
My father experienced endocarditis not too long ago and it has damaged one of his heart valves. He was sick for about 5 months until he was admitted to a hospital for further examination. Once he was discharged he had to do a 8 week treatment of IV treatment of antibiotics. He is now looking so much better and has gained some weight and strength again which is so comforting to see! But, the bacteria unfortunately has destroyed one of his valves and he needs to have this procedure done. He wants to use human tissue but if it is not granted he will go with mechanical.
I’m grateful he has been openly communicating with me but I would love to hear how it went for you and similar stories if any of you would mind sharing. I understand this is a very invasive but necessary procedure and want to be as a supportive and positive as I can because I love my dad.
Thank you!