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Hi, I was diagnosed just recently. Do you guys think it might be possible for someone not to go under surgery?

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Asked By: AlyDL 16-17  3 months ago

You see, I have a weak heart and I'm not sure if I can survive... Does anyone have sort of the same story?
I forgot to mention that I was diagnosed with Myxoma on the left atrium.

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    Classicality7 - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by Classicality7 Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:08PM

    What does your doctor say about your chances with surgery versus without surgery? What will your quality of life likely be if you don't have the surgery? The question I usually ask the doctor with very serious issues is what they would choose for their most loved one if they were faced with the same decision.

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  1. AlyDL - 16-17 years old

    Reply by AlyDL Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:10PM

    Thats just the thing. They havent given me an alternative solution yet and here I am scared to death about what might happen if I do or don't get the surgery

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  2. Classicality7 - 56-60 years old - female

    Reply by Classicality7 Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:17PM

    They may not know an alternative solution. The question I pose is what is the likely outcome WITH surgery versus what is the likely outcome withOUT the surgery. Sometimes those are the only options one has and you bite the bullet and do the one you believe has the greatest probability of giving you the better outcome. I hope you are able to connect with some others who have faced this and come through well.

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4 Answers to "Hi, I was diagnosed just recently. Do you guys think it might be possible for someone not to go under surgery?"

  1. garrs - 70+ years old - male

    Posted by garrs Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:11PM

    everyone gotta die sometime, I PERSONALLY did have the opportunity to curse out the doctor who lifesaved me from a catastrophic injury and im seriously considering a registered bracelet that forbids medical treatment in case im uncontious

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  2. AlyDL - 16-17 years old

    Reply by AlyDL Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:14PM

    Wait, so you're saying I should just wait til I shrivel up and die?

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  3. 32hundred - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by 32hundred Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:19PM

    That's up to you. You have to weigh the pros and cons..a decision of the sort can be very hard; you know that. So take all the time you can and really make up your mind on it. You're the only one who can decide whether or not it's worth the risk.

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  4. baydog2013 - 61-65 years old - female

    Posted by baydog2013 Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:11PM

    they do wonders now.if dr.says so but get 2 nd opinion by all means.a must.

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  5. seastorm - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by seastorm Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:08PM

    What do you mean by "weak " heart exactly.

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  6. AlyDL - 16-17 years old

    Reply by AlyDL Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:13PM

    My heart's been known not to pump blood well so an open heart surgery might not help my case

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  7. seastorm - 51-55 years old - female

    Reply by seastorm Feb 10th, 2013 at 8:19PM

    Find a good heart doc and take his recommendation. Seek a 2nd opinion if needed. Sometimes there are different types of surgery they could do, and they aren't always open.

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