Open-Heart Surgery Under 50
Kelly Libatique
At the relatively young age of 49, I was told I had a rather dangerous situation with my heart that needed fixing sooner than later. I had both an aortic aneurysm and a damaged aortic valve. It was a ticking time bomb in my chest and only a matter of time. My only viable option was to undergo the most invasive and riskiest of procedures – open-heart surgery.
The thought was daunting. Wasn’t I too young for this? I’d always enjoyed pretty good health. How had this been discovered and what had led up to the diagnosis? What was I to expect in the coming weeks and months? What did I end up experiencing? What has life been like afterwards?
While everyone’s story is unique, mine might help those who may be facing a similar situation to know what to expect and prepare for what’s ahead.
Author - Kelly Libatique.
Narrator - Kelly Libatique.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2020 Kelly Libatique ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
At the relatively young age of 49, I was told I had a rather dangerous situation with my heart that needed fixing sooner than later. I had both an aortic aneurysm and a damaged aortic valve. It was a ticking time bomb in my chest and only a matter of time. My only viable option was to undergo the most invasive and riskiest of procedures – open-heart surgery. The thought was daunting. Wasn’t I too young for this? I’d always enjoyed pretty good health. How had this been discovered and what had led up to the diagnosis? What was I to expect in the coming weeks and months? What did I end up experiencing? What has life been like afterwards? While everyone’s story is unique, mine might help those who may be facing a similar situation to know what to expect and prepare for what’s ahead. Author - Kelly Libatique. Narrator - Kelly Libatique. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2020 Kelly Libatique ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:07:22
Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
Duration:00:12:43
Chapter 10
Duration:00:27:40
Chapter 11
Duration:00:56:34
Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
Duration:00:28:58
Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
Duration:00:25:01
Chapter 16
Duration:00:45:01
Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
Duration:00:12:35
Chapter 19
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