Robyn Cairney was given a pig and cow valve transplant before finding a human donor
A Glasgow woman, who had her heart mended by surgeons with a pig and cow valve transplant, hopes she will have a healthy life after finding a human donor.
Last year another potential problem was uncovered during some scans. Doctors warned it was likely that the valve would need to be replaced. Robyn said: “I can remember being in the ambulance with Simon and feeling confused and very distressed.“After waiting in A&E for 16 hours, I was admitted to the cardiac monitoring ward.”
The 31-year-old said: “Nine days later, on the eighth of June this year, I was transferred in an ambulance to The Freeman Hospital where I had open-heart surgery to perform a complex procedure – called the Ross Procedure – which took 10 hours.” “When I woke up after the operation, I was confused and sore. I had a big scar down my chest and lots of stitches.”She said: “I’m looking forward to 2023 and hoping for a much healthier and less stressful year ahead.
The determined individual has now set her sights on next year's event, signing up for the half marathon.
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