Quote from: tabas on Today at 07:25:08 AM

I feel emotional while reading your story. You're an amazing but behind that amazingness as what we'd known you through the forum, just as you've said we all have our own battles. I'm praying for your recovery and the upcoming surgery that everything's going to be fine. I know how it feels because my daughter was also diagnosed but with a different disease early 2nd quarter of this year but she's now in good condition and healthy again, thank God. I hate to see it on how the hospital, staff and nurses had treated me and my daughter as if we're not worth of their time so, I do really understand how it feels when you've told the first part of your story regards on how these medical staff treats their patient.
Always take some fresh air and don't worry that much yahoo, I know that your situation now is tough but being worry free will give you some nice energy and it's good for you to avoid thinking a lot and stress.

Thank you, glad your daughter is ok.

Quote from: LDL on Today at 10:26:28 AM

I go through @yahoo62278 heartbreaking post at least once a day and try to understand its importance and impact in my life. The loss of mother early in Yahoo Sir's life has affected the vacuum of life to some extent which is partly responsible for the present situation. The pain of losing one's loved ones in the family life and somewhat random life has a huge impact on the later life. Again, some physical issues in his life have had a great impact on his heart. Now come yahoo sir's post is very important in my family and my life. I have been suffering from high LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol for quite some time now. Since reading this post I have started taking regular checkups and medication. Now I feel much healthier than before. I claim to be very careful reading yahoo sir's post. People like me who are suffering from physical problems and incurable diseases should always be alert and aware. Your healthy life is your most valuable asset. A valuable thing is having a good health and having billions of wealth.

Good to see you taking more of an interest in your health. Unfortunately, not many go through life without obstacles. Whether those obstacles be health, wealth, or loss everyone faces them. I think it's important to have people you can talk to when facing tough situations, but no everyone even has that. If anyone needs someone to talk to and you have noone, hit me up on telegram. As long as you're not being an idiot, i'll listen.

Quote from: Synchronice on Today at 12:42:08 PM

I have heard about you from one of my real-life friend who was posting on this forum years ago.
Where are you from? I really hope that you are in a medically highly developed country and hope that everything will go well because it should go so, there is no other way Grin

Wish you to keep good mood and joy before and after surgery

Quote from: yahoo62278 on December 19, 2022, 05:08:07 AM

If this story helps 1 person I will feel it was worth it to share my story. I hope anyone who takes the time to read all of this will also take the time to make an appointment and get checked.

To people, who have serious doubts about their health but have money issues: You can change everything when you are alive! If you don't have insurance, can't afford expenses or there are unqualified doctors in your country, you can always go in countries like Turkey and Israel to get high quality treatment with low costs.

Thank you

Quote from: Wiwo on Today at 12:43:10 PM

Quote from: The Sceptical Chymist on December 25, 2022, 05:28:17 AM

Quote from: yahoo62278 on December 24, 2022, 05:49:07 AM

Last Sunday I also had 28 teeth pulled.

Anyway, I'm avidly following this thread and I'm hoping the holidays are at least bearable for you. This is a majorly stressful time for a lot of people, and with what you've got going on it could either be a really good or a very dark time. I'm rooting for you, bro.

Yeah it sucks really but life happens, I have been down and speechless since I saw this thread few days back, although I was aware of sir Yahoo's first heart case when he first mention it in a telegram group when there was an implant through his artillery and I thought everything has returned back to normal after that procedure. But seeing this thread as a follow-up is something that melts out the strengths in me to comments since the thread was created.
And yahoo62278 you know you are strong and all of us your family in the forum believe in your capabilities to survive the heart surgery and coming out victoriously, and just as Boss @The Sceptical Chymist have stated we are all rooting for you sir Yahoo, and at the end we will all come out of this together we will rally round to see how we all defeat this situation. Sir Yahoo see you in 2025 when I will invite you to my country for Christmas holidays sipping some palm win 🏆.

Not everything goes as doctors hope, but it's great that they don't give up. Thank you for posting but you'll have to have the wine alone. I'm no longer allowed to have alcohol, even after a transplant.

Quote from: Tim1996 on Today at 02:59:54 PM

Daam'n very sad to hear this just after Christmas. I was just reading the posts and I came across this. Haven't interacted with Yahoo ever but this painful journey of your life touches me like I am bounded.

I pray to god to bring 2023 as a good omen for you. More power to you my brother.

Thank you

Quote from: JollyGood on Today at 03:10:06 PM

Quote from: yahoo62278 on December 24, 2022, 05:49:07 AM

Going into a bit more detail now. Prior to my 1st open heart surgery, I had undergone multiple tests including CTs and ultrasounds and right heart catheter which were checking the size of my aneurysm as well as my ejection fraction and the pressures in my heart. 15% was where my squeeze was prior to the surgery and on average most people are in the 55% range at my age. Shortly after the open heart(3 months or so) I had another ultrasound performed to check my ejection fraction. I had moved up into the 30% range and we thought my heart was starting to heal. Less than 6 months later another ultrasound was performed and a heart catheter a few weeks later. My squeeze had dropped back down to 15%.

Directly after the heart catheter was performed, I was admitted into the hospital. I was there for a week getting a workup for a heart transplant. I got 6 months' worth of tests done in 9 days. I had been approved to be on the list at status 4 in August. Then my insurance jumped in and made me go to 1 of their providers. That made me have to get alot of testing redone along with more added. I have a defibrillator implanted in the left side of my chest. Last Sunday I also had 28 teeth pulled. Now I'm basically getting through the holidays and the big part of the process begins. I'll get another right heart catheter and be immediately admitted. I will also get some sort of pump implanted. Being as I have a mechanical valve, they will not do a normal heart pump.

Who knows if I will start another thread discussing the transplant or the length of time I may live. Who knows how many would actually be interested in knowing. I'll cross that bridge at a later date.

Please be rest assured we are looking forward to reading your threads after you recover. You will live a long life after the transplant and you will enjoy your time with your friends and family.

I did not know defibrillators could be fitted internally and has no idea about the teeth being pulled out as a precaution to bacteria possibly living on plaque which could cause problems for the heart via the bloodstreams. I have learned a lot from reading this thread and it has affected me (and no doubt others) a lot.

You have been through so much yet you never complained or mentioned it once to my knowledge. You will be in my thoughts throughout this period. I am certain you will be back posting within a short time after the transplant. Wishing the best for you and your family in this extremely painful and stressful time.

Thank you, I hope to be around for awhile.

Quote from: ajanwalker on Today at 06:50:13 PM

I read your very valuable Yahoo story and believe me I was very touched. May Allah grant you a healthy and healthy life soon. Let me be clear that I am struggling financially and I was very happy when you texted me and said to change your signature. I earned some money by signing in 2 weeks. Thank you. Today I had the opportunity to read your story. Let me be frank, I will pray for you. I say this with all sincerity. We are the same age as you. I hope you will return to your healthy life as soon as possible. Best regards...

Thank you

Quote from: Woodie on Today at 07:11:30 PM

I don't usually read long tales, but I have always read most posts shared by yahoo which are usually interesting btw and I must say this one really hit different because health matters affect everyone and can happen to anyone especially if you don't know your family's history in terms of health and any hereditary conditions and the alike. Don't know what to say, but you have shown you are definitely a fighter and a survivor and you will certainly pull through this one, godspeed!

Thank you

Quote from: 2double0 on Today at 08:13:39 PM

Dear Yahoo, first of all, sorry that I always annoyed you too much in DM on telegram. I know I made some stupid comments and I hope some of them also have made you laugh. TBH (not hiding this), I used to think of you as a rude personality but after reading the first ever part of your life story, I understood why you always remained such a serious person. Yeah most of us always thought that campaign managers do live a luxurious life but after reading your whole post, it made me realise that we really don't know what's going on in people's real life, thinking about their life in our way is easy, but them dealing with their life their way is way too much difficult than what we think they're living. Your post really touched our hearts and we promise you that we'll definitely get ourselves checked ASAP so that our families don't suffer if anything uncertain happens to us. I was always curious to know your real name, however now I know you as a great personality, I don't want to know anything more. Your post will definitely inspire the human in us to take care of our health and give it first priority. I hope that your 2nd surgery (the heart transplant) goes fine and you be back as our young gentleman that Yahoo used to be. Take care bud, may you live longer and keep in touch with us forever.

Honestly, if people were to read some of the messages sent from you, they might be a little rude to you as well. I admit I am a dick at times, but sometimes people push buttons. I don't try to be rude just to be rude.

Thank you for the well wishes

Quote from: fillippone on Today at 10:29:13 PM

Dear yahoo62278,
I wasn't aware of this thread until someone pointe me here.
I have been trough some difficult times recently, but nothing comparing to this.
I have no medical knowledge to fully understand your condition, but what I can say is that being part of this community I feel obliged to support you.

First thing I learnt, Is keeping in mind your advice: be responsible with our body, take care of it and don't underestimate the effort needed to keep it running.

Second thing, let us know in the OP how we can be helpful to you.

I posted in reputation as this is not a forum issue for Meta or really any other section, so anyone who doesn't visit this section regularly will likely not see this post. I would like to have the whole forum see it, but I posted where I could.

Far as being helpful. Donation addresses have been posted in the OP. Other then that, keep me in your thoughts and prayers if that's your thing.

Thank you for taking the time to read.