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A Turley  Thank you, Stephanie! Now I know what our patients felt like with the central line and chest tubes. Also was awake for the extubation. I was happy with myself for getting out of bed the next morning. Lol. Of course my abdominal muscles weren't also cut thank goodness. Pulling the pacing wires was weird but not bad. It seemed weird having 20 year-old nurses in the cardiac step-down unit take care of me. Thanks again for thinking of me. Hope all is well with you and your clan. Gentle Hugs lol, Laurie

A Turley  Great to hear! I'm definitely on the mend. Moving forward! Going into a fib was a little set back, but hopefully will not happen again.

A Turley  Thanks so much for the encouragement, Chris. Of course just now seeing this. I'm still doing the spirometer. 😉 I just got back to WV today. The mini-schnauzer is actually my grand dog. But as I came to my daughter's to recover, Maddy was happy to see me...and I, her. Something comforting about her curling up next to me.
It's very encouraging to hear that you are years out and doing great!

A Turley  Thanks for the wonderful words of encouragement, Frank! Will look forward to hearing about your all's trip. :) Love and hugs!

A Turley  LOL. That is so sweet of you to offer your services. Going up 9/6. Lots of appointments until surgery date on 9/13. Honestly, I can't think of anything right now, but perhaps a visit once I am home would be jolly good. I feel badly that I haven't gotten out to meet you all to get the PC to Kathy. I'm here if you want to run over before the 6th. Call or text me 304-610-4076. Love you too!

A Turley  Thanks, Nancy. I appreciate all prayers, so being on the prayer list is great. And sure, you may update anyone who asks. I believe you will get a notification from this web site if I post any updates. I'm sure you will be in the loop with the family as well. Thanks again!

A Turley  Oh how sweet of you to write to me about this! It was the recommendation of my cardiologist here in town. However, I already knew from my ECHO that I was going to go to CC. They are #1 in hearts! There website is phenomenal. I've been able to talk on the phone and chat with nurses there. They are so organized and efficient. But what I liked best was being able to go in and see all of the different doctors and some of them have posted videos and talk about their specialties. I went on and read their bios. They also have articles available that they have published. I narrowed it down to 4 and the articles were what made me make my decision with Dr. Griffin. Am also hoping to have Dr. Gillinov do the surgery.
I know of someone who went to Ruby and had it done and they now have nerve damage in their leg. There can be complications no matter where it is done, but I just feel more comfortable going somewhere where they do many of them and not just a few. My doctor here admitted to Holly that CAMC doesn't have good outcomes with mitral valve repair. I confirmed that with a PVICU nurse. They are pretty good with Bypass.
Sorry to hear about your IVC. Are you able to search CC on your computer?
They have made so many advances in how they treat the heart. I'm pretty sure I'll just need a repair and not a replacement. Still, there are different approaches that they can use. I'm trying to educate myself on that now .
You can do a self-referral to CC too. Or just call and talk to them.
Thanks for signing up for this. I think it will be a much better way to communicate than FB. Also, I think you will get an email when I post. I didn't know you had posted until I came here to just look and maybe text something. I'll check back more often. LOL. Give my love back to the wolves! <3 And much love to you and Rick!!

A Turley  How sweet of you, Ivonne! I'm trying. I made a notebook for this journey and labeled it "The Best is Yet to Come". :) Hope to be recovered by February! :)

A Turley  Thank you so much, Peggy! And I'm so happy that your grandson is fine. I absolutely believe in the power of prayer. I have had many answered, especially when I was a child. I give the glory to God and the power, and pray for his presence to all involved. Also trust in His timing. Although my 1st appt. with the cardiologist at CC isn't until 9/7, I've already discovered something about my emotional self that I needed to learn.
So again, thank you for this prayer, Peggy. God Bless you and your family as well.
Love, Laurie

A Turley  Thank you so much for commenting, Judy. So far the CC has been excellent in their communication and information. I about lost my spirit the other day when I saw my local cardiologist who didn't want to answer any questions and said he didn't even need to see me. It has taken me a few days, but I decided I wouldn't let him take that positive spirit away from me. Looking forward to getting this taken care of. I'm so thankful for this HeartValveSurgery.com site too where people can share their experience and find such good information. It has helped me tremendously in this journey and I've only just begun! LOL.
But thanks again for your encouraging words. I have concerns because of my lung issues, but you did fine, I can too! :)
So happy you are doing well!

A Turley  Noni, thank you so much for your prayers and your wise words! I agree that silence and listening and feeling the Holy Spirit's presence is empowering and necessary. Love you!