Doctor wants a new Rolls Royce!!!
By GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23676)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
October 17, 2018 1:19pm CST
On July 21, 2008, I had a porcine (yes, they put a pig's in a Jewish boy! And I keep reminding him about it!LOL) aorta valve put in my heart. I was told that the lifespan of one was 8-10 years and though I am not a worrier I did want to know what the signs of it starting to fail were so I would be aware. That meant a trip to my cardiologist which I knew would lead to a second trip for an echo-cardiogram---I hate being right about such things! and I have another appointment for that on November 1.
The doc told me that some have been known to last 20 years and that the 8-10 figure was 'average'. He added that even if something goes wrong they won't have to open my chest again as there are many ways to fix it without that procedure.
Meanwhile, he was quite pleased with what he 'heard' when he listened to my heart. He, also, was happy with my blood pressure reading so all in all things look good.
Talking about being right--on October 29 I go to my vascular surgeon and I know he too will want me to come back for a cat scan of my legs. Why they won't schedule the appointment before I see him so I won't have to go back for a 3rd time for the results I don't know except maybe he wants to buy a new Mercedes only he said next year he wants a Rolls Royce!!
I did enjoy the 'notes' in the cardiologist's men's room--one of the assistants mentioned more pictures are taken of those 2 signs than they take of hearts!
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Funny signs@GreatMartin (23676)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
21 Oct 18
I could have gotten a metal valve but it wouldn't last as long--at this point I don't know if it would have been a better decision but I don't reall;y care as all is well.
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
21 Oct 18
@GreatMartin Yes as long as all is well..and it sounds it is Martin.
My gyno surgeon on his license plate it said SCOPE1 haha
My gyno surgeon on his license plate it said SCOPE1 haha
@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
17 Oct 18
Some doctors want patients to come several times and pay for an appointment on each occasion. Fortunately I can cheat on that so that they can´t do it. I have a doctor friend who makes me take all the exams before the second appointment and tells me that, with them that should be the last.
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@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
21 Oct 18
@GreatMartin I have had problems since I started with the lymphoma. Too many tests were needed and even getting to the places where tests were done was expensive.
@GreatMartin (23676)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
21 Oct 18
I generally have no problems with my specialists as they know I will only see them twice a year---period.
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@GreatMartin (23676)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
21 Oct 18
Obviously you are much younger than I which is why a mechanical heart is better.
@xander6464 (40883)
• Wapello, Iowa
17 Oct 18
Those signs are very helpful.
What else can the poor man do? If the ashtrays in your Mercedes get full...Or maybe, if you don't smoke, the tires get dirty or something, the only sensible thing to do is to get a new Rolls.
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@GreatMartin (23676)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
21 Oct 18
I'd rather have an old one--they are better!!
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@xander6464 (40883)
• Wapello, Iowa
21 Oct 18
@GreatMartin Yeah, but for that, you'd have to get really sick because they're more expensive.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
18 Oct 18
Oh good, I'm happy it's alright for now and that if you require something it wouldn't be a full on open surgery
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@GreatMartin (23676)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
21 Oct 18
Everything is fine today and that is all I think of---one of the most important things you learn when you get old is "Don't Worry! Be Happy!" :O)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
21 Oct 18
@GreatMartin I like your philosophy - but is easier said than done
@GreatMartin (23676)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
21 Oct 18
Actually he doesn't--it is a running joke between us.
