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148 days ago

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Back in Cleveland for my 3 month checkup tomorrow. Today we are at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The trip has been challenging for me.

Richard Munson Rock and roll is here to stay

Carmen P Hi Valerie. I've been reading your journal and wanted to thank you. I'm having surgery similar to y ... Read more

Carmen P Hi Valerie. I've been reading your journal and wanted to thank you. I'm having surgery similar to yours and reading about your experience at the Cleveland Clinic and what to expect, was what I needed. When you stayed after your hospital release, did you have any trouble getting a hotel reservation. Since I have no idea when I can expect to be discharged. I can guess, but that would be if I have no issues after surgery. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Valerie Allen Carmen - I’ve tried writing in your guestbook a few times but for some reason it won’t post! Are ... Read more

Valerie Allen Carmen - I’ve tried writing in your guestbook a few times but for some reason it won’t post! Are you traveling with someone? Wanted to be sure to have a place to recover comfortably when discharged and before flying home, so I reserved 2 weeks at the hotel connected to the hospital, the Intercontinental. That’s longer than most but I’m retired and didn’t want to stress. My husband stayed there while I was in the hospital, then I moved over on Day 9. I believe you can cancel until a day before, so if I felt like leaving earlier we could just cancel. But didn’t. There are others hotels close by. If you are flying be sure to secure a wheelchair for the flight home. Made it sooooo much easier. Please ask if you have more questions. You will do well and they take excellent care of you!

Valerie Allen Oh, they have a patient rate so that helps a bit.

Carmen P Thanks Valerie. We visited CC in May for tests and to meet with Dr.Xu. After tests to verify the m ... Read more

Carmen P Thanks Valerie. We visited CC in May for tests and to meet with Dr.Xu. After tests to verify the measurements done here, I was scheduled for surgery. I had researched and made Dr. Roselli my choice before my cardiologist told me "it was time".

Rose Madura Valerie great picture.

Deena Z What a fun visit to add to your medical trip! Nice.

Christine Maiorano Hi Valerie, we visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the day before my surgery!

Valerie Allenposted an update

247 days ago

Pam Dahl, Darrell Malone, Grace Mason and 10 others reacted to this

Day 6

Richard Munson A smile is worth its weight in gold

J Alexander Lassally Donning that stunning Cleveland Clinic patterned gown !

Valerie Allen J. Alexander, well I do have a crown on with it!

Larry Peterson Looking great, Valerie!

Mike McKenna I bet you are itching to go home.. Nine days later I was able to go home with my bloodwork levels les ... Read more

Mike McKenna I bet you are itching to go home.. Nine days later I was able to go home with my bloodwork levels less wacky. Keep smiling.

Grace Mason You are rocking the heart warrior style in your gladiator crown & gown👑😄❤️

Sue Maize Great smile and love the crown! Wear it proudly Valerie! 💕👑

J Alexander Lassally I thought there was something crowny / leaf goddess-y going on there! Way to go

Ana Brusso Great smile Valerie, welcome to recovery and God bless you ❤️🙏

Anna Ma Looking great Valerie!

Rose Madura Our queen looks great and her smile speaks volumes. You are such an inspiration to all of us. 👑� ... Read more

Rose Madura Our queen looks great and her smile speaks volumes. You are such an inspiration to all of us. 👑🪖❤️‍🩹

Pamela Gregory You look great Valerie! Hope you get to head home soon

Kevin McCarthy Love the crown!

Deena Z So happy for you, Valerie. You spent so many months waiting and cheering others on. Love the crown. ... Read more

Deena Z So happy for you, Valerie. You spent so many months waiting and cheering others on. Love the crown. You go girl!

Daneen Douglas Looking great! Continued prayers!

Pam Dahl You look great! So happy things are going so well for you. Continued prayers for a smooth recovery ... Read more

Pam Dahl You look great! So happy things are going so well for you. Continued prayers for a smooth recovery ❤️

Susan Lynn You look fabulous!

Keep smiling!!!

Sher Follett

So glad you are doing great...your smiling face is so great to see!

Christine Maiorano You look fabulous!! Keep on smiling. I especially like your very chic CC hospital gown. Keep thinking ... Read more

Christine Maiorano You look fabulous!! Keep on smiling. I especially like your very chic CC hospital gown. Keep thinking of all the wonderful days you’ll have this summer. I’m 15 days post op, had a setback with afib BUT today my husband took me to Target! It’s the little things you appreciate. Sending hugs and wishing you a smooth recovery.😄

Angus Butler Way to go Valerie!! Praise God! You are such an inspiration with such a positive attitude and smile! ... Read more

Angus Butler Way to go Valerie!! Praise God! You are such an inspiration with such a positive attitude and smile! I’m so happy for you !!! Praying for a speedy recovery!

Nancy Bukowski You look wonderful, Valerie! Great pic👍

Valerie Allenposted an update

255 days ago

Andrea Babcock, Yumiko Ishida, Pam Dahl and 4 others reacted to this

We are in Cleveland at a local restaurant. Met with Dr Roselli yesterday. This is my very supportive family. Married 42 years in May.

Andrea Babcock Best Wishes!

Rose Madura You are in good hands all the way around! 👍

Yumiko Ishida

Pam Dahl So great to have your family there! Will be praying for a successful surgery and recovery for you � ... Read more

Pam Dahl So great to have your family there! Will be praying for a successful surgery and recovery for you ❤️❤️

Nancy Bukowski Happy early anniversary, Valerie! Great pic!

Sue Maize Beautiful family Valerie! 💗 I’ll be praying for you on the 18th! 🙏🏻

Daneen Douglas Valerie, What great support! Wonderful photo!! I’ll be thinking of you on the 18th and you will ... Read more

Daneen Douglas Valerie, What great support! Wonderful photo!! I’ll be thinking of you on the 18th and you will continue to be in my prayers.

Ana Brusso Thank you for sharing your family. You’ll do great. God bless you 🙏❤️

Christine Maiorano Beautiful family thank you for sharing❤️

Mirza Baig all the best

Valerie Allenposted an update

258 days ago

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Tomorrow we head out. Like DeWayne Adamson, I’m going to so miss my dog these couple of weeks! 😩 This is difficult.

Marie Myers Your dog will miss you too!

Daneen Douglas Valerie, safe travels! You will be on my mind this week. God is in control …. Praying He keeps Hi ... Read more

Daneen Douglas Valerie, safe travels! You will be on my mind this week. God is in control …. Praying He keeps His hand on you and your surgical team!

Dan Fouratt Safe travels it will go well!

Richard Munson Your dog will miss you too, but when you arrive home, get ready for a love fest. They have a way of ... Read more

Richard Munson Your dog will miss you too, but when you arrive home, get ready for a love fest. They have a way of making you feel better.

Ana Brusso I’m praying for travel mercies for you Valerie and for your dog to be well while he waits for you t ... Read more

Ana Brusso I’m praying for travel mercies for you Valerie and for your dog to be well while he waits for you to comeback home. Blessings 🙏❤️

Nancy Bukowski You will be back home in no time Valerie to see that sweet face. I have three rescue dogs so I know ... Read more

Nancy Bukowski You will be back home in no time Valerie to see that sweet face. I have three rescue dogs so I know how you feel. Prayers to you.

Rose Madura God bless you Valerie. Your little dog will miss you but will be happy to see you when you return. ... Read more

Rose Madura God bless you Valerie. Your little dog will miss you but will be happy to see you when you return. Have a safe trip to Cleveland and a very successful surgery and recovery.👍

Yumiko Ishida Safe travels!

Klara Čičić It's hard, but you can do this!! Best of luck!

Valerie Allen Our dog was a rescue too…at 7 years of age. As you can tell, she’s right at home.

Dan S-otts Safe travels Valerie. You will be in great hands at CC. I was there 14 months ago this week for pre-o ... Read more

Dan S-otts Safe travels Valerie. You will be in great hands at CC. I was there 14 months ago this week for pre-op tests. I’m feeling fantastic today, and you will too in a few weeks.
Take Good Care! 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

Pamela Gregory That was the hardest part for me! ended up being gone for a month but boy was it amazing to see each... Read more

Pamela Gregory That was the hardest part for me! ended up being gone for a month but boy was it amazing to see each other again!!!

Deena Z You have been a trooper with all your delays and the long wait for surgery, Valerie. I am thinking... Read more

Deena Z You have been a trooper with all your delays and the long wait for surgery, Valerie. I am thinking of you and praying for your successful surgery. Your best friend will be waiting for you, when you return home. You got this, V~!

Sue Maize Valerie! You will do great! I too will be praying for you and your cardiac team this week! Please upd ... Read more

Sue Maize Valerie! You will do great! I too will be praying for you and your cardiac team this week! Please update us when you can. Be at peace dear heart sister, you’re in good hands. And that is the sweetest face! Pooch will be so happy when mama’s home again! ❤️

Anna Ma She will miss you and give you the warmest welcome home when you return! Our dog was beyond excited w ... Read more

Anna Ma She will miss you and give you the warmest welcome home when you return! Our dog was beyond excited when we returned home.

Karen Hadden Valerie - you will do great!! You are in great care with Sr Roselli. I’ll be there on my follow ... Read more

Karen Hadden Valerie - you will do great!! You are in great care with Sr Roselli. I’ll be there on my follow up appointment so I will say extra prayers for you! Just remember, it’ll be uncomfortable, but you’ll be back home in no time.

Rose Madura For you, Valerie, and Richard!

Sue Maize

Nancy Bukowski Love it, Rose!!

Valerie Allenposted an update

282 days ago

Yumiko Ishida, DeWayne Adamson, Pamela Gregory reacted to this

I just realized my surgery will be exactly one week short of a year since I joined this group. What a long year of waiting. Many phases of waiting. Made immeasurably ...Read more

I just realized my surgery will be exactly one week short of a year since I joined this group. What a long year of waiting. Many phases of waiting. Made immeasurably better by this group. Adam, you have created something so needed and so helpful. Participants have been smart, courteous and so supportive on their own initiative. A great mix. ❤️

Valerie Allen Special thanks to Patty Miller for hours on the phone! 💕

Susan Lynn Looking wonderful, Valerie! We'll be cheering for you!!

Patricia Miller You are welcome! It has been a long road of waiting for you. You are so well prepared. Almost the ... Read more

Patricia Miller You are welcome! It has been a long road of waiting for you. You are so well prepared. Almost there. Everything is going to be ok. :)

Grace Mason Valerie you are never far from my thoughts. We joined this group a few weeks apart and I felt we were ... Read more

Grace Mason Valerie you are never far from my thoughts. We joined this group a few weeks apart and I felt we were probably experiencing similar emotions at the same period, being where we were in our journey. I will be cheering you on in your upcoming.
You are looking great and ready in your new gear!

J Alexander Lassally Great picture and nice to see you. I now feel I know the face behind the friendly & kind person ! ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Great picture and nice to see you. I now feel I know the face behind the friendly & kind person ! Enjoy that SC sun before the trek north...

DeWayne Adamson Looking good Valerie!

Sue Maize Count yourself among that group of participants Valerie! I have so appreciated your thoughtful and of ... Read more

Sue Maize Count yourself among that group of participants Valerie! I have so appreciated your thoughtful and often thought-provoking posts! I’m enjoying following your journey! 🙏🏻💗

Valerie Allen You are all so great 💕

Nancy Bukowski Great pic, Valerie!!