Today i celebrate one year exactly since my third open heart surgery! This time last year I'd still be in theatre during an 8hr operation to perform a septal myectomy and place a mechanical mitral valve. Frankly i wouldn't be alive to see this year through if it wasn't for this surgery and its thrown some major life changing shit at us, not being able to have children, daily meds, constant blood tests and a change in diet but i couldn't be more thankful to my surgeon and cardiologist for keeping me here and to my family & friends who have supported me the entire way through. An absolute hectic year but i couldn't be prouder of Aaron and i. This time last year Aaron was recovering from a cornea transplant as well, and we up to our absolute limit in debt with medical bills. In just a few months we've worked incredibly hard to get back on our feet and have since booked in our wedding and got our first ever brand new car. This year also taught me to be mor...
Born with an ASD, VSD & leaky mitral valve ive had 3 open heart surgeries at age 5,18 & 26. I now have a mechanical mitral valve as well as 100% pacemaker dependant due to complete heart block. This is my story of life with Congenital Heart Disease and hope my experiences can educate, create awarness and help others living with a life-long illness