Deena Z Nancy, you have been through enough. Let's get this over with so you can mend and get on with a heal ... Read more
Deena Z Nancy, you have been through enough. Let's get this over with so you can mend and get on with a healthy, long life. Will say a special prayer for you right after I sent this text. Godspeed, girl!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I had a Bentall procedure 5.8.2020 for aortic stenosis, aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve. Was walking on day 2. God ...Read more
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I had a Bentall procedure 5.8.2020 for aortic stenosis, aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve. Was walking on day 2. God Speed.
Nancy Sells Thank you Sheri! I’m ready to go and staying positive ! 💪🏼
Deena Z Thinking of you both , double girl power! You're getting all fixed up at an incredible place of exce ... Read more
Deena Z Thinking of you both , double girl power! You're getting all fixed up at an incredible place of excellence. --Internationally renowned and stats are WAY in your favor. You will get through this, over it and be able to take an early evening stroll on the unit hallway together. Just don't trip over each others' lines! :)
Hi fellow bicuspid aortic valve woman warrior! I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced (with a bovine one) in 2012 at Cleveland Clinic and doing good. You’re ...Read more
Hi fellow bicuspid aortic valve woman warrior! I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced (with a bovine one) in 2012 at Cleveland Clinic and doing good. You’re in good hands.
Nancy Sells Thank you Suelynn! I’m ready to get it done ! But first, the Pre-Op appointments. :)
Lynn Loudermilk Nancy I also a Bicuspid aortic warrior..... we are strong women. Oh I also have a tissue valve like ... Read more
Lynn Loudermilk Nancy I also a Bicuspid aortic warrior..... we are strong women. Oh I also have a tissue valve like Suelynn. Just had moine done March 9th. Doing great. Prayers for you on Wednesday!
Nancy Sells Thank you Lynn! It’s SO encouraging to see and hear from the brave ones on the other side!
Nancy, will be keeping you in prayer for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. God bless you and ... Read more
Nancy, will be keeping you in prayer for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. God bless you and write soon.
Hi Nancy! I can't believe we're both having surgery at "The Clinic" (as everyone seems to call it) the same day. Is your partner coming with you? We should ...Read more
Hi Nancy! I can't believe we're both having surgery at "The Clinic" (as everyone seems to call it) the same day. Is your partner coming with you? We should somehow introduce our support people so that they can support each other somewhat since we're only allowed the one visitor. This is all very new to me. My local docs at a top center here felt I could be observed but I was nervous enough with the growth of my ascending aorta in the last 6 months that I sent my records to Cleveland. I just got the call last week that surgery is being recommended. I'm going to see Dr Svensson on 4/23 for a visit because I think it will calm me a bit but still... How are you holding up?? I see you're from Montana?? That's quite the trek to Cleveland.
Nancy Sells Yes, my husband is coming and he is very nervous around hospitals. I wonder if there is a typical wai ... Read more
Nancy Sells Yes, my husband is coming and he is very nervous around hospitals. I wonder if there is a typical waiting room somewhere they could connect. I think he will probably find a spot and distract himself with work. I thought about flying up for an in person visit...thought the same thing, I'd feel better if I could see a doc who is doing a MAJOR surgery on me in person! I did an online consult last October and I was hoping to wait a while longer but became symptomatic enough that it scared me to wait any longer. I'm doing ok, its up and down right now and planning has helped calm me down a bit actually. I think I'm most nervous about the flights home from Cleveland to Montana. Is all your pre-op May 10th? With all those appointments wouldn't be surprised if we see each other somewhere!
Susan Lynn Nancy and Jill - We have had heart warriors cross paths a time or two at the same facility. You abso ... Read more
Susan Lynn Nancy and Jill - We have had heart warriors cross paths a time or two at the same facility. You absolutely have to get a picture together and post it if you do! It's so cool that you (and your families) can go through this together - thanks to Adam and this site! All the best to both of you!!
Mike Ridenour I was at the clinic July of 2020. Wife and myself stayed at Holiday Inn there on campus. The waiting ... Read more
Mike Ridenour I was at the clinic July of 2020. Wife and myself stayed at Holiday Inn there on campus. The waiting areas are very roomy and the facility is huge with several restaurantsL etc....Oh! Lars Svennson did my work as well. You could not be in better hands. That surgeon and THAT clinic. top to bottom. That is a professionally run system!
Hey Nancy, Welcome to our community! Crazy coincidence. Like you, I was also mis-diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse which ended up being a bicuspid aortic ...Read more
Hey Nancy, Welcome to our community! Crazy coincidence. Like you, I was also mis-diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse which ended up being a bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis and regurgitation. If you need anything, please let me know. I'm here to help!