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1459 days ago

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Hector Romero posted a note for Nancy that says:

Hi Nancy it's me Kathleen Hector's wife he finally got his surgery at Mass general Brigham in Boston on April 13 2021 he got the inspiris resillia valve he ...Read more

Hi Nancy it's me Kathleen Hector's wife he finally got his surgery at Mass general Brigham in Boston on April 13 2021 he got the inspiris resillia valve he is doing great up and walking he probably will be coming home sunday

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1494 days ago

Hector Romero posted a note for Nancy that says:

Thank you Nancy for that info on size valve Hector's surgery is at Beth Israel Deaconess medical center in Boston his doctor is Kamal khabbaz he does these ...Read more

Thank you Nancy for that info on size valve Hector's surgery is at Beth Israel Deaconess medical center in Boston his doctor is Kamal khabbaz he does these surgeries at very high frequencies it's a wonderful cardiovascular institute

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1494 days ago

Lisa Gohn posted a note for Nancy that says:

Praying that your surgery was without complications and that you are resting. Look forward to hearing your update.

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1495 days ago

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Susan Lynn posted a note for Nancy that says:

Nancy - Tomorrow, you become one of our biggest heart warrior rock stars, again! We're cheering for you and looking forward to your good news! You go, ...Read more

Nancy - Tomorrow, you become one of our biggest heart warrior rock stars, again! We're cheering for you and looking forward to your good news! You go, Girl! ❤

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1495 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Nancy that says:

Hey Nancy! Thoughts and prayers are with you for your reoperation tomorrow!!!! Go Blue!!! Adam

Nancy Connor Thank you Adam!! I reread your book to get ready for my surgery! Lots of great information!

Praying for you Nancy. God bless you

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1495 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Nancy that says:

Hey Nancy! Thoughts and prayers are with you for your reoperation tomorrow!!!! Go Blue!!! Adam

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1495 days ago

Kathy Kulig posted a note for Nancy that says:

Sending good wishes that all goes well and you have a speedy recovery

Nancy Connor Thanks Kathy!! I’m ready to start healing👍

Kathy Kulig 💕

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1499 days ago

Hector Romero posted a note for Nancy that says:

Hi Nancy my name is Kathleen my husband's name is Hector he has aortic regurgitation and he will be getting a tissue valve ihe is getting the bovine are you ...Read more

Hi Nancy my name is Kathleen my husband's name is Hector he has aortic regurgitation and he will be getting a tissue valve ihe is getting the bovine are you going to get the bovine as well my husband doesnt want the mechanical. Because he will have to take blood thinners I heard that the bovine is really a lasting valve

Nancy Connor Hi Kathleen, Yes, i will be getting the bovine {tissue valve} My surgery is 3/12 - tomorrow!
I was bo ... Read more

Nancy Connor Hi Kathleen, Yes, i will be getting the bovine {tissue valve} My surgery is 3/12 - tomorrow!
I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and had the first replacement in 2010. Unfortunately, the first valve only lasted 11 years mainly because the surgeon used a valve that was too small. Be sure to pick your surgeon wisely; go to the best and most experienced person you can find, even if it means traveling a bit farther from your home. Good Luck!

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1499 days ago

Joseph Heinzmann posted a note for Nancy that says:

Nancy, I'm sorry I missed your COVID/visitors question from some time ago. I was not allowed visitors and that remains the policy at the hospital as far ...Read more

Nancy, I'm sorry I missed your COVID/visitors question from some time ago. I was not allowed visitors and that remains the policy at the hospital as far as I know. It was not great but not as bad as I had feared. You really are occupied with nurses, imaging, and getting back into the eating and walking routine and the days go a little faster than you would think. Hope it all goes well! Joe

Nancy Connor Thank you Joe! My surgery has been moved up to Friday, 3/12/21. The hospital is allowing one visitor ... Read more

Nancy Connor Thank you Joe! My surgery has been moved up to Friday, 3/12/21. The hospital is allowing one visitor now so I feel better. I had a lot of complications the first time, I think that’s why I was so uneasy. Hopefully all will go well this time!

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5093 days ago

FYI - you can get a second opinion from Cleveland Clinic. Just send your records for their review and they get back to you within probably two weeks. Reason ...Read more

FYI - you can get a second opinion from Cleveland Clinic. Just send your records for their review and they get back to you within probably two weeks. Reason I mention them is that they are very into smaller incisions and they can give their thoughts on that. Anne Shannon

Nancy Connor Thank you Anne for taking the time to reply! Everyone is suggesting the same thing, so it must be ri ... Read more

Nancy Connor Thank you Anne for taking the time to reply! Everyone is suggesting the same thing, so it must be right!

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5093 days ago

Hi Nancy, I can certainly relate to your dissappoinment. I recently got news that after this major valve repair surgery in December I still have a leak. Get ...Read more

Hi Nancy, I can certainly relate to your dissappoinment. I recently got news that after this major valve repair surgery in December I still have a leak. Get a second or even a third opinion until satisfied, stay positive and bring lots of questions with you. Terry Tannenbaum

Nancy Connor Sounds like we are in the same boat - Thanks for taking the time to reply. I do have lots of questio ... Read more

Nancy Connor Sounds like we are in the same boat - Thanks for taking the time to reply. I do have lots of questions, my doctors just don't have the answers!

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5093 days ago

Good Luck Nancy - I just had a valve replaced on April 7th with a cow valve. I cannot imagine hearing that I would have to go thru this again so soon. I would ...Read more

Good Luck Nancy - I just had a valve replaced on April 7th with a cow valve. I cannot imagine hearing that I would have to go thru this again so soon. I would get another opinion and go someplace where they do these in the 1000\"s to see what your options area. I will be thinking of you. Randa G

Nancy Connor Randa - From what I am told this is very rare. You are in the early stages of recovery - it is so in ... Read more

Nancy Connor Randa - From what I am told this is very rare. You are in the early stages of recovery - it is so intense!! Rest and follow the doctors orders - you will feel better a little bit each day.

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5093 days ago

Hi Nancy, You should definitely get another opinion. I just heard about a 93 year old man from here in Wisconsin who went to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and ...Read more

Hi Nancy, You should definitely get another opinion. I just heard about a 93 year old man from here in Wisconsin who went to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and got a replacement valve for his failing first replacement valve, and they did it all percutaneously (through the femoral vein in his leg)! He had it done on Good Friday, and is doing just fine. I know his was an experimental case, but I\'m sure it is something that will be available to everyone soon. Maybe you can hold off long enough to have it done percutaneously. I hope you do more research. Deb

Nancy Connor Deb - thanks for taking the time to respond. I heard that same story. Don't worry - I will not give ... Read more

Nancy Connor Deb - thanks for taking the time to respond. I heard that same story. Don't worry - I will not give up until they get it right!!

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5093 days ago

Hi Nancy! I\'m so sorry to hear your valve is failing so soon . . . it does happen but it is rare. If I was in your position, I would get a second opinion ...Read more

Hi Nancy! I\'m so sorry to hear your valve is failing so soon . . . it does happen but it is rare. If I was in your position, I would get a second opinion at one of the major heart centers - Cleveland, Mayo, Hopkins, etc. I had my surgery at Cleveland and they make evaluations very easy - just go to their web site, get the phone number of the consulting nurse, and call. You don\'t live all that far from Cleveland so you may want to go there for a complete work-up. Please keep us posted on your progress. Ricki Shine

Nancy Connor Thank you for the suggestion! I have not thought of going out of Michigan but I know that the Clevel ... Read more

Nancy Connor Thank you for the suggestion! I have not thought of going out of Michigan but I know that the Cleveland clinic is the best!

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5095 days ago

Good Morning Nancy, Of course it is raining, but I love the greenery. Yes hindsight is 20/20...but it\'s not your fault. In one of my journal entries I expressed ...Read more

Good Morning Nancy, Of course it is raining, but I love the greenery. Yes hindsight is 20/20...but it\'s not your fault. In one of my journal entries I expressed what if I had handled things differently. A friend reading my journal quickly pulled me aside and said don\'t blame yourself. We do what we know to do. Thank goodness we are always learning. Mona

Nancy Connor Hi Mona,

Thank you for your concern, it really means a lot to me! I do need to put this in perspect ... Read more

Nancy Connor Hi Mona,

Thank you for your concern, it really means a lot to me! I do need to put this in perspective and just move on!

Godd luck on your surgery; I pray that everything goes well.

Nancy

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5096 days ago

I\'m sure you inspire many. Mona

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5096 days ago

Greetings, Thank you so much for sharing your story. It show that things don\'t always work out perfect and that there is always hope. I appreciate your post. ...Read more

Greetings, Thank you so much for sharing your story. It show that things don\'t always work out perfect and that there is always hope. I appreciate your post. Mona

Nancy Connor Thanks for your comment -
You are right - I had known for so long that I needed the surgery that I b ... Read more

Nancy Connor Thanks for your comment -
You are right - I had known for so long that I needed the surgery that I became too complacent about it. When my symtoms appeared I just jumped right in to get fixed, never thinking to question the doctors about anything other than a perfect outcome. Now I am wondering what I could have done differently. Maybe nothing.

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5097 days ago

Nancy, sorry to hear about this. I also work in the hospital where I had my surgery done. Although rare I have heard of tissue valves needing to be replaced ...Read more

Nancy, sorry to hear about this. I also work in the hospital where I had my surgery done. Although rare I have heard of tissue valves needing to be replaced for the very reason you mention. You made the best decision for you at the time. You will get through this again. :-)

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5098 days ago

so sorry to hear that you are going to have a redo. You did not mention where you had this done. I would be curious. Emilyrae

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