Adrianne Lane - Heart Valve Journal

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2181 days ago

I have an ultrasound on the 5th of this month, then on the 11th I go and get my results! This will finally determine whether or not I will have to , have my ...Read more

I have an ultrasound on the 5th of this month, then on the 11th I go and get my results! This will finally determine whether or not I will have to , have my surgery before or after the holidays. My cardiac surgeon is comparing my last ultrasound to the one I’m going to be having on the 5 th .

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2204 days ago

Well I saw my cardiac surgeon and now it’s laying in the wings of when my surgery will be first on Dec 5 I have my echocardiogram , and the on the 11 I go ...Read more

Well I saw my cardiac surgeon and now it’s laying in the wings of when my surgery will be first on Dec 5 I have my echocardiogram , and the on the 11 I go back in and see the results of my echo then that will determine my surgery weather I can wait tell the first of the year or if I have to get it done my surgery pronto. Other than that I have to get my crown put on my tooth because after surgery, I can’t go to the dentist until 3to 5 Months after surgery.

Bob Fessler Hi Adrianne, I am curious which surgeon you have decided to go with. It sounds like you are getting ... Read more

Bob Fessler Hi Adrianne, I am curious which surgeon you have decided to go with. It sounds like you are getting your ducks in a row with the dentist. I had my bicuspid valve replaced 1-1/2 years ago. The surgery is definitely not as bad as you imagine. So just take it one step at a time and before you know it, you will be recovering. Good luck.

Adrianne Lane Thank you I have chosen Dr. King at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton.

Bob Fessler I considered Dr. King as I live near Bremerton. I hear he is very good. But in the end I decided to ... Read more

Bob Fessler I considered Dr. King as I live near Bremerton. I hear he is very good. But in the end I decided to have the surgery at Swedish in Seattle with Dr. Barnhart.

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2208 days ago

If someone could text me I would really like some support on this situation.

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2212 days ago

Well to at 2:00 I had a root canal done but thankfully it’s done and over with it. It’s just one of the many appointments that I have to do before surgery. ...Read more

Well to at 2:00 I had a root canal done but thankfully it’s done and over with it. It’s just one of the many appointments that I have to do before surgery.

Meredith Bray :) I would rather have another heart surgery than an abscessed tooth!

Adrianne Lane I hope you’re tooth gets better!

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2213 days ago

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Hi my name isAdrianne Lane I have been through so many test and Dental appointments before my surgery. Although I’m not sure when it will be . I have ...Read more

Hi my name isAdrianne Lane I have been through so many test and Dental appointments before my surgery. Although I’m not sure when it will be . I have had a heart murmur since birth I have a Bicuspid aortic Stenosis and now they have to fix it with surgery. Because it’s been in the severe range for a long time. So I’m going to be having my valve replaced by a mechanical valve which will be the o - nyx ( mechanical valve)

Jennifer McInerney Hi there, you have come to the right place. Ask questions, research, read Adams book and you will fe ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Hi there, you have come to the right place. Ask questions, research, read Adams book and you will feel more confident as you move forward to surgery. I am 4 weeks today post surgery and this site was invaluable. If I can be of any help please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Susan Lynn Welcome, Adrianne! You've come to the right place!

Rob Sparling Hi Adrianne! Today is my 5th week since surgery. You will feel brand new after the first few weeks! ... Read more

Rob Sparling Hi Adrianne! Today is my 5th week since surgery. You will feel brand new after the first few weeks! The worry and the wait is the worst part. You’ll get through!