u/jeffinator3000

34m, BAV. Just released from hospital after my second OHS. Got a mechanical valve after the repair I got 2 years ago failed.
Happy to be alive and feeling good. I’ll answer any questions anyone has! Worst part was the first 3 days that felt like weeks, prolonged amnesia brain fog, incredible thirst combined with intense nausea, and the mini-crisis after three days that almost saw an exploratory extra surgery but which resolved on its on.
Best part was after that feeling very minimal pain, having a decent appetite, and not waking up intubated.

Hey all,
34M in Portland OR. Was just wondering if there was anyone here close to my age and area?
Would be lovely to connect with folks IRL who have been through this. Surgery coming up in 3 weeks.

I am having a risky surgery soon. My daughter is 1.
I want to know what or how she may think of me if things do not go well. I’m struggling to imagine I will not have an impact on her life at all. That she won’t know me.
For those who lost a parent you have no memories of, how or what do you think of them? Is there anything I can do now to help her?
I’m sorry if this is not appropriate for this sub. Please tell me if so and I apologize.

Portlander here (sorry).

I paid tooth and nail to realize my dream of watching the US play in the World Cup on 6/19 at Noon.

I realize things will be crazy, but the question is how bad, how crazy?

I plan to arrive no later than 9:00am, park 2-3 miles from Lumen, and walk/ebike to the stadium.

After the game, I plan to hang around until at least 3hrs after the gam before driving home.

Is this a good strategy? How bad will it be really?

My brother wants to take the train, but this is much more expensive and doesn’t give my wife a place to store her breast milk.

P&TY for any insight!