Mike Roskowinski Welcome to the site Lisa. Hope to hear about your story and that you may find some great information ... Read more
Mike Roskowinski Welcome to the site Lisa. Hope to hear about your story and that you may find some great information out here. I found out I had a heart issue 1 month ago from today so this site has been the greatest thing for giving me hope. Lots of stories, great people to talk to, and so much information on all that we are going through. Hope you find it as useful as I have as I deal with my journey.
Lisa Kane Hi Mike, thank you! I too just found out in January... wow! life changed drastically as you know.
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Lisa Kane Hi Mike, thank you! I too just found out in January... wow! life changed drastically as you know.
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Phyllis Petersen Welcome to the community! It's scary when they tell you that you need open heart surgery, but even cr ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen Welcome to the community! It's scary when they tell you that you need open heart surgery, but even crazier when you have only known about the murmur for a short time. All the best going forward!
Lisa Kane Thank you Phyllis, so true this whole thing is surreal. Your going along in life busy and flying and ... Read more
Lisa Kane Thank you Phyllis, so true this whole thing is surreal. Your going along in life busy and flying and all of a sudden everything changes over night. I have symptoms that remind me daily of the need for this surgery but I still say is this really happening😳
I have a cat scan that I have to get done yet before I can schedule surgery so it’s looking right now like early May.
Gregory Ballard Yes ......welcome to best OHS support system ever - this website! Keep us updated with your appointm ... Read more
Gregory Ballard Yes ......welcome to best OHS support system ever - this website! Keep us updated with your appointments and when you schedule your surgery. We are all here for you If you have a chance to do so, interview a few surgeons before you make a decision and set a date.
Phyllis Petersen It does feel a little like "hurry up and wait." I was told in January 2016 that I needed to have valv ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen It does feel a little like "hurry up and wait." I was told in January 2016 that I needed to have valve repair (right before knee replacement surgery), but all the tests, etc. seemed to be scheduled so slowly. I finally had surgery in October. In a way, I envy those who got through the system quickly. Less time to plan, but less time to worry.
Lisa Kane So true Phyllis about the ones who are lucky enough to get it done quickly, less time to anticipate, ... Read more
Lisa Kane So true Phyllis about the ones who are lucky enough to get it done quickly, less time to anticipate, and if you’re like me watch every open heart surgery video you can find on YouTube🤔🤯🤭😷💁
Lisa Kane Thank you Greg, yes this support system has been a real blessing no doubt.
I will definitely keep ... Read more
Lisa Kane Thank you Greg, yes this support system has been a real blessing no doubt.
I will definitely keep you posted on the CAT scan and when I schedule surgery thank you for caring. All the best to you!
Phyllis Petersen Watching the videos scared the bleep out of me, but I was still happier knowing what was ahead rather ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen Watching the videos scared the bleep out of me, but I was still happier knowing what was ahead rather than staying in the dark. Many of the hospitals have videos on their sites too.
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I have a cat scan that I have to get done yet before I can schedule surgery so it’s looking right now like early May.
I will definitely keep ... Read more
I will definitely keep you posted on the CAT scan and when I schedule surgery thank you for caring. All the best to you!