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2040 days ago

Jennifer John posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hi, Debbie. So how will you spend (y)our one-year valveversary?🤔❤️

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2094 days ago

Jennifer John posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hey, Debbie. Just checking in. Our 10-month shared surgery mark is approaching next week. How have you been feeling? I’m doing great!❤️

Debbie Chatzky Job jennifer! I’m so glad to hear you are doing great! I am pretty good. Have to stay on the Coumad ... Read more

Debbie Chatzky Job jennifer! I’m so glad to hear you are doing great! I am pretty good. Have to stay on the Coumadin which I wasn’t expecting with the tissue valve. Continue feeling good.💕

Jennifer John 🥰❤️🌷

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2257 days ago

Jennifer John posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hey, my heart surgery date (5/31) twin. Just checking in to see how you're doing as we approach our 5-month mark next week ... :)

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2320 days ago

Marjorie Murphy posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hi Debbie Since I will be having my second OHS to replace my mitral valve and aortic valve, I wanted to check with you to see if there were issues with scar ...Read more

Hi Debbie Since I will be having my second OHS to replace my mitral valve and aortic valve, I wanted to check with you to see if there were issues with scar tissue since you also had your second OHS? My date is getting closer. ....September 7. Getting a little nervous. Any comments I would appreciate. Thank uou

Debbie Chatzky Hi Marjorie. My first OHS was a mitral valve repair and they went under the right breast. The valve ... Read more

Debbie Chatzky Hi Marjorie. My first OHS was a mitral valve repair and they went under the right breast. The valve developed scar tissue and panus tissue and became stenotic. This was in 1997. On May 31st I had the mitral valve replaced and had a full sternotomy. So the two surgeries had two different access points. Will you be having your second surgery accessing the same way?

Marjorie Murphy I am assuming that the second surgery will be accessing the same way since they will be replacing the ... Read more

Marjorie Murphy I am assuming that the second surgery will be accessing the same way since they will be replacing the aortic and mitral valve. I will be meeting with the surgeon for a second time the day before surgery. I wonder if the same access points make it more difficult?

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2331 days ago

Barbara Blackwell posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hi Debbie! Just saw your message and I would tend to think the Surgeons wouldn't have implanted a bovine valve if they didn't believe the valve to have a good ...Read more

Hi Debbie! Just saw your message and I would tend to think the Surgeons wouldn't have implanted a bovine valve if they didn't believe the valve to have a good life expectancy. It might be nice to think of her as being from a very young and very beautiful female Hereford! 💗💗

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2332 days ago

Judy Shaw posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hi Debbie. They used lidocaine patches on me in the hospital. Cut one piece into two long strips and put one on either side of the incision. The coolness feels ...Read more

Hi Debbie. They used lidocaine patches on me in the hospital. Cut one piece into two long strips and put one on either side of the incision. The coolness feels so good.

Debbie Chatzky Thanks Judy!

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2377 days ago

Sullivan Aaron posted a note for Debbie that says:

I told the eye doc that I just had surgery. The full exam was covered by OHIP here in Ontario Canada instead of coming out of my Green Shield benefits because ...Read more

I told the eye doc that I just had surgery. The full exam was covered by OHIP here in Ontario Canada instead of coming out of my Green Shield benefits because of the post op symptoms. You may have benefits that cover it.

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2377 days ago

Aaron Sullivan posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hi Deb. I don’t have a reg to post yet. I had MV prolapse with severe regurgitate. I just had a mini Thor repair to my mitral. You said you had twitching ...Read more

Hi Deb. I don’t have a reg to post yet. I had MV prolapse with severe regurgitate. I just had a mini Thor repair to my mitral. You said you had twitching and vision probs. I get the twitching all over my lower back, had that a long time. I’m sure it’s nerves. Meds have changed, twitches not. Vision... I had vision problems post surgery and I have migraines with aura for years. After surgery my vision was screwy, not my regular aura at all, more so in left eye. Went for full eye workup and found out I got a Roth’s Spot on my left eye from cardiac surgery. Broken blood vessel. Get your eyes checked.

Debbie Chatzky Thank you Aaron! I will pursue. Hope you are feeling well!

Susan Lynn Aaron - how long ago did you have your mini-thor?

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2385 days ago

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Anna Jones posted a note for Debbie that says:

Debbie, it was good to read your update. Let the nurses know if you become too uncomfortable. Sending prayers and best wishes for an easier tomorrow and all ...Read more

Debbie, it was good to read your update. Let the nurses know if you become too uncomfortable. Sending prayers and best wishes for an easier tomorrow and all the days ahead.

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2385 days ago

Susan Lynn posted a note for Debbie that says:

Debbie - Great news! There are definitely some days that will be better than others, but they'll all be good before you know it! You did it! Be proud ...Read more

Debbie - Great news! There are definitely some days that will be better than others, but they'll all be good before you know it! You did it! Be proud of your strength and courage! It's my pleasure to welcome you to recovery!

Debbie Chatzky Thank you Susan!

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2386 days ago

Anna Jones posted a note for Debbie that says:

Checking to see how you are doing, and letting you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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2389 days ago

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Marie Myers posted a note for Debbie that says:

Wishing you a smooth surgery and easy recovery !

Anna Jones Debbie, I also send best wishes and prayers for a successful surgery and gentle recovery.

Susan Lynn Debbie - Good luck, tomorrow. Looking forward to your good news and welcoming you to recovery!

Susan Killian Best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery. It is amazing how fast time goes after surgery!

Chris Purvis Your going to do amazing!

NM Peacesine All the best for an easy surgery and quick and uneventful recovery.

Debbie Chatzky Thanks everyone! Your comments mean a lot!

Mark Wilbur Prayers from us for a successful procedure and a gentle recovery!

Barbara Wood Best wishes!

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2391 days ago

Sue Tom posted a note for Debbie that says:

Debbie, sending you best wishes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery.

Judy Shaw Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bonnie Stone-Hope Look forward to reading your posts after surgery. Best wishes coming your way.

Anna Jones Will be thinking of you. Thoughts and prayers and fingers crossed too.

Debbie Chatzky Thank you for your prayers and good wishes!!

Debbie Chatzkygot a new guestbook post

2402 days ago

Kelly Stoll posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hi Debbie. The wedge pillow worked well prior to surgery, as elevating my head helped me feel like it was taking some of the pressure off of my chest. It took ...Read more

Hi Debbie. The wedge pillow worked well prior to surgery, as elevating my head helped me feel like it was taking some of the pressure off of my chest. It took some getting used to at first but the night I got it, was the first night I actually slept through the evening. Once home, the pillow can continue to be used to help elevate you while you sleep or it can be flipped to help support your back when you are sitting up. I use it the second way and it has been a big help. I am fortunate not to have a lot of pain post-op but by the end of the day, a little support can go a long way. I hope this information helps and wish you the best with your healing.

Debbie Chatzky Thank you so much Kelly!

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2426 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope posted a note for Debbie that says:

Hello Debbie, Welcome to the community. You mentioned that you had a mitral valve repair done previously. How long ago was that surgery?

Debbie Chatzky It was 21 years ago. At that time they were not a anticipating a re-do. But it developed stenosis ear ... Read more

Debbie Chatzky It was 21 years ago. At that time they were not a anticipating a re-do. But it developed stenosis early on. Thanks for the welcome!

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