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James Brelandposted an update

1056 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

Just finished all my Preop at the hospital and report to surgery at 6 in the morning. Ready to get this behind me!!

James Breland Not sure why this posted like 4 times, lol

Susan Lynn You go, James!! We'll be waiting to welcome you to recovery!!!

Marie Myers Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!

Richard Munson Go man

James Breland Thank you guys!! Appreciate you all!

Deena Z Rooting for you James!!!!
Soon to be over and on the mend.

Robert Young Good luck!

Martin Smith Wishing you excellent outcomes!

James Breland Well this is the first time I have looked at my phone since my surgery on Wednesday. Surgery was a su ... Read more

James Breland Well this is the first time I have looked at my phone since my surgery on Wednesday. Surgery was a success. Dr. Parrino was able to repair my mitral valve instead of replace and I am very thankful for that. I was discharged yesterday afternoon. Everything is going good just being uncomfortable is my biggest complaint and I tire very easily, but with walking each day gets better. Thankful for my Dr. and his staff at Ochsners in New Orleans and everyone on this site for the kind and encouraging words as I prepared for surgery.! Wil keep you updated.

George Gardopee Excellent news, James. It sounds like you are doing well. I just now spotted your update and by now ... Read more

George Gardopee Excellent news, James. It sounds like you are doing well. I just now spotted your update and by now I’m sure you are feeling much better. I bet it feels really great to have this behind you.

James Brelandposted a journal

1056 days ago

Just finished all my Preop at the hospital and report to surgery at 6 in the morning. Ready to get this behind me!!

James Brelandposted a journal

1056 days ago

Just finished all my Preop at the hospital and report to surgery at 6 in the morning. Ready to get this behind me!!

James Brelandposted a journal

1056 days ago

Just finished all my Preop at the hospital and report to surgery at 6 in the morning. Ready to get this behind me!!

James Brelandposted an update

1065 days ago

Louise Moore, Holly Wale reacted to this

Since finding out a couple of weeks ago I had to have open heart surgery, I'm sure like everyone else I have been on the internet researching. I am glad I found ...Read more

Since finding out a couple of weeks ago I had to have open heart surgery, I'm sure like everyone else I have been on the internet researching. I am glad I found this site. So many of the stories are reassuring and helpful. I am very nervous and anxious about having to have OHS to repair my mitral valve. Even though the odds are in my favor one can't help to Stress over something like this. All thoughts and prayers are appreciated' and again thanks for sharing your stories!!🙏

Rose Madura Welcome to the site! You will find lots of good information from heart warriors like yourself who ha ... Read more

Rose Madura Welcome to the site! You will find lots of good information from heart warriors like yourself who have gone through what you are dealing with at this time in your life. It is normal to be nervous and anxious. Let us know if you have any questions and we will try to help you.

James Breland Thanks so much, and I am sure I will have questions.

Susan Lynn Welcome, James! Lots of mitral valve heart warriors here. Ask away!

Ginny Turner Hi James and welcome from neighboring East Texas. I'm also a mitral valve patient scheduled for surge ... Read more

Ginny Turner Hi James and welcome from neighboring East Texas. I'm also a mitral valve patient scheduled for surgery in April. You'll find many success stories here to ease your fears and boost your confidence. Waiting is the hard part and you're just over a week away from being on the recovery side! Sending prayers and good wishes.

James Breland Thank you Ginny. You are right. Waiting is the hardest part. Good luck with your upcoming surgery al ... Read more

James Breland Thank you Ginny. You are right. Waiting is the hardest part. Good luck with your upcoming surgery also, and I will be sending prayers your way also!

Hi James from the “speak easy”, welcome. Hope we can be of help in answering questions you may ha ... Read more

Hi James from the “speak easy”, welcome. Hope we can be of help in answering questions you may have. God bless you

Richard Munson Easy to say don’t be nervous james but we all were bar none.once in recovery, do what they tell you ... Read more

Richard Munson Easy to say don’t be nervous james but we all were bar none.once in recovery, do what they tell you and don’t overdo it. Your huggy pillow will become your best friend as they want you to cough out whatever it is thats in there so you can breath on your own. They will xray your lungs frequently. I gave my pillow a name. It might have been christie brinkley but its a year ago and i just forgot what i had for breakfast today.

Deena Z Richard- 😂 😂😂. James, the odds are way, way in your favor. You will get through this and b ... Read more

Deena Z Richard- 😂 😂😂. James, the odds are way, way in your favor. You will get through this and be really tired the first two weeks especially, but so happy it is over!!! If you need to laugh, talk to Richard!!!