So, I am home after 8 days in the hospital and a mini thoracotomy AND an open chest. Issues with the groin and they switched to plan B. The good news is the ...Read more
So, I am home after 8 days in the hospital and a mini thoracotomy AND an open chest. Issues with the groin and they switched to plan B. The good news is the surgeon was able to do complete repair. Thank you for all the prayers and good wishes.
Pamela Gregory There is no place like home! Congratulations
Grace Mason You look amazing post mini AND Sternal open, Julie! You must be happy to be home now. So glad to hea... Read more
Grace Mason You look amazing post mini AND Sternal open, Julie! You must be happy to be home now. So glad to hear everything worked out. Sending many well wishes to you in your recovery
Susan Lynn Julie - Welcome to recovery! Looks like you're doing great! I had a minimally-invasive side incis... Read more
Susan Lynn Julie - Welcome to recovery! Looks like you're doing great! I had a minimally-invasive side incision and I knew it required a bypass connection through the femoral artery. Did the surgeon explain what happened during your procedure? Wishing you all the best!
Less than a week now, trying to keep positive. Created my own positive motivation. Minimal invasive mitral valve fix on the 13.
Klara Čičić Yay Julie, that's the spirit! Sounds like you are in a good place mentally. It is hard, all of it, bu ... Read more
Klara Čičić Yay Julie, that's the spirit! Sounds like you are in a good place mentally. It is hard, all of it, but you can do it!! Your heart will be healthier and stronger! 💪
Sharon Behl With your sense of humor, you've got this!
Wes Edens You'll do fine! I had my mitral valve replaced in 2021 and it went perfectly. I know you're getting a ... Read more
Wes Edens You'll do fine! I had my mitral valve replaced in 2021 and it went perfectly. I know you're getting a repair--that's even better. This will be in your rearview mirror before you know it.
DeWayne Adamson Wishing all goes well with your surgery tomorrow. Please let us know how easy it was :)
Wishing you all the best!