u/Sea-Guitar-7955

I was originally advised to have an AVR by June 2025; I had the AVR in December 2024... Yesterday I used AI to upload all my scans and test reports up to the surgery, and asked: would I have survived until now (May 2026) without surgery?... The answer was pretty clear.... not likely.
I'm 49, so not sure if these are real thoughts connected to the AVR or contemplative "turning 50 and reflecting on life" questions...

It also impacts ideas I have about how I should be living the life I now have... is every day a blessing, or have I just "dealt with the issue" and should now carry on as normal?

Does anyone have similar thoughts/feelings? Especially younger patients?