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3580 days ago

Mary Myers posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Jennifer, Would love to meet up, once Duane is back to his norm. I plan on.visiting him once he is out of ICU. I wondered if everyone wants to send a message ...Read more

Jennifer, Would love to meet up, once Duane is back to his norm. I plan on.visiting him once he is out of ICU. I wondered if everyone wants to send a message for Duane, to my email kidsjunction@gmail.com Then I will buy a big card and write messages. I think he eould love it. What do you think?

Jennifer Anderson I thought about visiting him too once he's up for it. I think the card is an excellent idea. Let me ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson I thought about visiting him too once he's up for it. I think the card is an excellent idea. Let me know if I can help you with that!

Tammy Pilcher Mary, I just sent a message for Duane to your email. Thank you so much for doing this! It's very sw ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Mary, I just sent a message for Duane to your email. Thank you so much for doing this! It's very sweet of you!

Mary Myers Thank you everyone for all the support for Duane. Keep the messages coming. Prayers too.

Robyn Tatu THank you for that!

Ben Hyman Tell him that Ben Hyman is thinking about him and really misses his updates. His attitutude and com ... Read more

Ben Hyman Tell him that Ben Hyman is thinking about him and really misses his updates. His attitutude and comic demeanor in the face of a serious procedure is an inspiration to all of us on this site. We all miss him.

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3619 days ago

Kasey posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Hi Jennifer, I don't know where to start I am 30 years of age and have recently bn diagnosed with thoracic aneurysm & bicuspid valve I have had a read over ...Read more

Hi Jennifer, I don't know where to start I am 30 years of age and have recently bn diagnosed with thoracic aneurysm & bicuspid valve I have had a read over your story and it sounds very much like me. I was wondering if there was anyway I could email you for some information if possible. Thanks, Kasey

Jennifer Anderson Sure, I'd love to help if I can! jennymontry@hotmail.com

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3705 days ago

Ben Kois posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Jennifer, Best of luck to you tomorrow! Dr. Svensson is a world class surgeon, as is his staff and with that I know you're in great hands. I will be having ...Read more

Jennifer, Best of luck to you tomorrow! Dr. Svensson is a world class surgeon, as is his staff and with that I know you're in great hands. I will be having my open heart surgery at the CC on Wednesday. Perhaps we will be recovering right down the hall from each other! On a side note - My cousin is a CRNA (nurse anesthetist) who works in the cardiac ORs. There is a very good chance she will be assisting with your anesthesia...she is absolutely amazing! In fact, I made special arrangements for her to be in the OR with me. Her name is Jennifer as well, so if you see her, tell her that her cousin Ben said hi! Best wishes and a smooth recovery, Ben

Bob M I pray that your surgery and recovery will be peaceful. Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fix ... Read more

Bob M I pray that your surgery and recovery will be peaceful. Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

Bill Rothballer Hi Jennifer,my surgery is at the CC on Friday. Dr Svensson is a busy man. Best of luck. I hope to see ... Read more

Bill Rothballer Hi Jennifer,my surgery is at the CC on Friday. Dr Svensson is a busy man. Best of luck. I hope to see you there. Bill

Jennifer Anderson Dr Svensson is amazing. He was able to replace her aorta and fix her valve in 4 hours from the time ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Dr Svensson is amazing. He was able to replace her aorta and fix her valve in 4 hours from the time of being wheeled away to post discussion with him. Amazing!

Jennifer Anderson Oh I wish I would have seen this before I went in! Everyone at the Clinic was outstanding! Ben an ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Oh I wish I would have seen this before I went in! Everyone at the Clinic was outstanding! Ben and Bill, how are you two feeling???

Ben Kois Jennifer - I actually ran into Bill the morning of our surgeries! I was supposed to have mine done on ... Read more

Ben Kois Jennifer - I actually ran into Bill the morning of our surgeries! I was supposed to have mine done on the 11th but it ended up getting pushed back to the 13th. Unfortunately, I didn't get to spend a lot of time with him because I had to go to a different section to get prepared. I asked the nurses if he was on my step-down floor but no one recognized the name.

Bill - Great seeing you the morning of and I wish that we could've shared some contact information. Hopefully, everything went well for you and you are recovering easily. Let me know how things went for you!

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3706 days ago

Stephanie Alexander posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Good luck Jennifer! I recently had a mitral valve replacement on December 19th in Dallas, however my surgeon Dr Lima was trained at the Cleveland Clinic, I ...Read more

Good luck Jennifer! I recently had a mitral valve replacement on December 19th in Dallas, however my surgeon Dr Lima was trained at the Cleveland Clinic, I feel wonderful and am almost back to all of my prior activities, so I know you're in great hands there. To answer your question about the best kind of clothes for recovery, button up shirts are the best so you won't have to raise your arms or pull anything over your head. Stay positive and start moving as soon as you can, you will do great, sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!!!

Peter Duplin Jennifer ,comfort ,comfort,comfort.

Jennifer Anderson Thanks for all the encouraging words! I'm already 8 days out and can't believe how good I feel. :D

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3706 days ago

Sal Andolina posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Hi Jennifer, I had mitral valve repair in Cleveland Sept 2014. I cannot say enough about the treatment there. They will take great care of you, you are in ...Read more

Hi Jennifer, I had mitral valve repair in Cleveland Sept 2014. I cannot say enough about the treatment there. They will take great care of you, you are in the best possible place. All of the surgeons there are wonderful and they assign the best surgeon for your particular needs. ICU people were great, Yeah Nick if he is there ! Compassion and great care all around. Dr Gilanov did my surgery and my local cardiologist thought the job was just artful. I am 100 %, and was well enough to take a trip two months later. So just relax and pamper yourself. Take the needed time off and love yourself. Prayers for you !! Sal

Jennifer Anderson Thanks Sal! I'm 8 days out already, hard to believe, and I agree with your assessment of the Clevela ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Thanks Sal! I'm 8 days out already, hard to believe, and I agree with your assessment of the Cleveland Clinic, they were amazing!

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3707 days ago

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Cecelia M Harris posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Hi Jennifer my name is Cecelia, and I was just diagnosed on last Wednesday with a leaking heart valve and heart murmur. As I am in the first stages of everything ...Read more

Hi Jennifer my name is Cecelia, and I was just diagnosed on last Wednesday with a leaking heart valve and heart murmur. As I am in the first stages of everything we have not determined if I will have to have surgery or not. I just wanted to say thank you for this sight it has been very helpful so far. It all seems very scary to me, but reading other peoples comments are helpful

kathy lesnau keep us posted with your progress. Sometimes the process is frustrating but have faith in the proce ... Read more

kathy lesnau keep us posted with your progress. Sometimes the process is frustrating but have faith in the process, its necessary . Good Luck

Penny Prichard Welcome

Jennifer Anderson Good luck Cecelia, you'll be just fine no matter how you decide to proceed!

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3708 days ago

Ben Schraegle posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Great idea on that second opinion-I did that same thing and am glad. You are going to be alright-todays modern technology is amazing and the Cleveland Clinic ...Read more

Great idea on that second opinion-I did that same thing and am glad. You are going to be alright-todays modern technology is amazing and the Cleveland Clinic is one of the best! Best wishes!

Jennifer Anderson Thanks so much for the encouraging words!

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3723 days ago

Cristen Marzula posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Hi Jennifer! After seeing your post on the newsfeed, I briefly read that you will be having your surgery performed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Svensson. ...Read more

Hi Jennifer! After seeing your post on the newsfeed, I briefly read that you will be having your surgery performed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Svensson. You are definitely in the hands of an exceptional surgeon! On Dec. 18th, Dr. Roselli repaired my ascending aortic aneurysm and unicuspid aortic valve. The care you will receive in the ICU and Recovery will be incredible. I can't praise the Cleveland Clinic enough for their medical expertise and the level of professional care. The recovery process is definitely challenging, but I trust that you will have the same positive experience with the great nursing staff = )

Lenore Mitchell I'm also a Cleveland Clinic "graduate" and patient of Dr Gillinov, just home 1/14 after mitral valve ... Read more

Lenore Mitchell I'm also a Cleveland Clinic "graduate" and patient of Dr Gillinov, just home 1/14 after mitral valve repair 1/07 The care is excellent there.

Jennifer Anderson Thank you both for the encouraging words, I hope to be on the other side of this and recovering like ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Thank you both for the encouraging words, I hope to be on the other side of this and recovering like you ladies soon! So far I've been very comfortable with everything at the Cleveland Clinic and have confidence moving forward. :D

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3723 days ago

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Dan posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Hey Jennifer, just to send you a note to calm your fears, believe me your in good hands. i have been through a mitral valve repair and yes they opened me up. ...Read more

Hey Jennifer, just to send you a note to calm your fears, believe me your in good hands. i have been through a mitral valve repair and yes they opened me up. i was freaked out about all this before surgery. My brain was thinking "What if this happens, What if that happens". i am six months post surgery and fell great i am working out, running and doing all normal everyday things. Believe me you will do great and you will recover great the Lord is on your side and he will bless the hands of the surgeon. i will pray for you so calm your fears everything will turn out great. Dan

Jennifer Anderson Thank you for the supportive and comforting words!

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3739 days ago

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Matt B. posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Hi, Jennifer. Im 39 and also got diagnosed with BAV and Ascending Aortic Aneurysm(4.8cm) about 2 months ago (complete shock). Im having my second consult with ...Read more

Hi, Jennifer. Im 39 and also got diagnosed with BAV and Ascending Aortic Aneurysm(4.8cm) about 2 months ago (complete shock). Im having my second consult with Dr. Svensonn 2/5 (had it moved up so I can elect to have surgery done sooner than later). He was my cousin's surgeon and there is no one better in the world for Aortic procedures. Best of luck, you will do great!

Jennifer Anderson Thanks Matt! My diagnosis was completely unexpected too, it's certainly a head game when you feel pe ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Thanks Matt! My diagnosis was completely unexpected too, it's certainly a head game when you feel perfectly fine yet have to plan open heart surgery . Strange days indeed!

Daniel Spurgeon Hi Jennifer, I'm a 35 year old who remembers many good times in Michigan. Ironically I lived a few m ... Read more

Daniel Spurgeon Hi Jennifer, I'm a 35 year old who remembers many good times in Michigan. Ironically I lived a few miles from Sparky Anderson here in California but had no idea. I would have offered to buy him lunch had I known.
I had my aortic root and a few inches of ascending aorta replaced last August, and it wasn't bad. My aortic valve was healthy and tricuspid so my surgeon used a David valve sparing procedure. The worst part of the recovery was the thirst the 4 hours after waking up.

Jennifer Anderson Thanks for the info Daniel. Single digit temps here tonight, Cali sounds great right now. Sparky wa ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Thanks for the info Daniel. Single digit temps here tonight, Cali sounds great right now. Sparky was the best, they don't make 'em like that guy anymore! Where did you have your surgery?

Daniel Spurgeon Hi Jennifer, I had my surgery at UCLA (Dr Shemin). I should note that much to my wife's consternati ... Read more

Daniel Spurgeon Hi Jennifer, I had my surgery at UCLA (Dr Shemin). I should note that much to my wife's consternation I hung a 1984 Lance Parrish poster and 2012 Giants v Tigers pennant in my son's room. I don't want him to go down a bad path and become a Dodgers fan.

Jennifer Anderson Good call sir!!! There are no fans like Detroit sport's fans! (Lions, face palm)

Daniel Spurgeon I have fond memories of my Dad taking me to a 1984 game in Tigers Stadium when I was a wee lad. The ... Read more

Daniel Spurgeon I have fond memories of my Dad taking me to a 1984 game in Tigers Stadium when I was a wee lad. The upper deck shook when everyone stood up to cheer a Tigers run.
Right now I'm in the exam room waiting on my follow up and wishing I was watching baseball at a stadium with a big hot dog.

Jennifer Anderson I can smell those hot dogs! Hope all went well at your exam!

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3739 days ago

Jeff V. posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Jennifer - I had successful MV repair surgery in Cleveland on 12/4. My experience was excellent! Are you consulting with a staff cardiologist and surgeon? ...Read more

Jennifer - I had successful MV repair surgery in Cleveland on 12/4. My experience was excellent! Are you consulting with a staff cardiologist and surgeon? Good luck on Wed.! - Jeff V.

Jennifer Anderson Hi Jeff! How is your recovery going? I will be meeting with a Dr. Underwood in the cardiology depart ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Hi Jeff! How is your recovery going? I will be meeting with a Dr. Underwood in the cardiology department and a cardiothoracic surgeon named Dr. Svensson. I am not in a hurry to have this done, but I am looking forward to being on the other side of this adventure. :D

Jeff V. Jennifer - My recovery is going good, thanks! I saw my local cardiologist today for the first time s ... Read more

Jeff V. Jennifer - My recovery is going good, thanks! I saw my local cardiologist today for the first time since surgery and he approved my return to work (I have a desk job). It has been just over 4 weeks since surgery and I am ready to return. I have been relatively pain free since returning home and have only taken Tylenol as needed. I do not know Dr. Underwood but have only heard great things about him. My primary Clev. cardiologist is Dr. Wm. Stewart. I understand that Dr. Svensson is world-class in aortic surgery. You will be in great hands and impressed with the Clinic! Best of luck! Regards - Jeff

Jennifer Anderson Thank you, and keep healing!

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3763 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Hi Jennifer, Great to meet you and welcome to our community!!! I'm hopeful the educational information and the caring people at this website will support you ...Read more

Hi Jennifer, Great to meet you and welcome to our community!!! I'm hopeful the educational information and the caring people at this website will support you along your journey to a healthy heart! Adam (patient & website founder)

Jennifer Anderson Thanks so much! I've been reading a lot of blogs and love the humor and strength everyone has, very ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Thanks so much! I've been reading a lot of blogs and love the humor and strength everyone has, very inspiring!

Adam Pick Yeah! So great to hear that the website is helping you Jennifer!!!

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3764 days ago

Jim Hernandez posted a note for Jennifer that says:

Welcome to our ❤️ Club!

Jennifer Anderson Thanks! Sorry for the delayed response, the holidays have been crazy busy... but back to reality, I ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Thanks! Sorry for the delayed response, the holidays have been crazy busy... but back to reality, I have my consultation/2nd opinion with the Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday. :D