Joshua Clegg - Heart Valve Journal

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20 days ago

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Made it to the other side! I had a successful Ross procedure last Friday. I was the first patient of the day, checked in bright and early at 5:30 a.m. They ...Read more

Made it to the other side! I had a successful Ross procedure last Friday. I was the first patient of the day, checked in bright and early at 5:30 a.m. They told me after I woke up that it was a 7-hour operation, but they completed it in 5 hours. However, they kept my chest open for an additional 2 hours to monitor and ensure my heart was beating properly. The ICU nurses were amazing. Waking up was one of the most painful experiences I’ve ever had, but by day two, the pain had alleviated a lot as they adjusted my pain management. I got discharged earlier this afternoon. It's good to be back home!

Suzette Schear What a wonderful post your home. Congrats and best wishes on your recovery

Rose Madura Wonderful news! 👍Take it one day at a time. Rest when you need to and listen to your body (and the ... Read more

Rose Madura Wonderful news! 👍Take it one day at a time. Rest when you need to and listen to your body (and the doctors).

Adam Pick Welcome Home! Congrats!

Joshua Clegg Thank you guys! For sure, I can't do this without the support of my family.

Pamela Gregory Great news your surgery was a success! I hope the pain is still under control. Slow and steady progr... Read more

Pamela Gregory Great news your surgery was a success! I hope the pain is still under control. Slow and steady progression for recovery.

Dan Fouratt Welcome home and to recovery.

Joshua Clegg Thank you! Those back pain and sore are no joke. I try to manage the back pain with a massage gun, bu ... Read more

Joshua Clegg Thank you! Those back pain and sore are no joke. I try to manage the back pain with a massage gun, but they only help a little. One day at a time.

Deena Z Joshua, the back pain is very annoying to say it politely:) I did find that using pillows stuffed ... Read more

Deena Z Joshua, the back pain is very annoying to say it politely:) I did find that using pillows stuffed in my side and also a heating pad helped. You are young, so the healing is gonna be way faster than most. Congrats on getting through a complicated operation and be whole now going foward with your long life ahead.

Marcus Krauss Great news, Joshua! I had my Ross Procedure last Monday, so am only a few days ahead of you in recove ... Read more

Marcus Krauss Great news, Joshua! I had my Ross Procedure last Monday, so am only a few days ahead of you in recovery, so I'll say that it's amazing how fast the day-to-day improvement is. Even by this weekend you'll feel noticeably better than you do today.

Joshua Clegg

Deena – I'll try the heating pad. Thank you for the tip! :)

Marcus – That's g ... Read more

Joshua Clegg

Deena – I'll try the heating pad. Thank you for the tip! :)

Marcus – That's great to know. We’re also close in age, so I look forward to getting back to being physically active and returning to normal daily activities.

J Alexander Lassally Congrats. Yes the back shoulder pain is pretty intense - wishing you relief there !

Joshua Cleggposted an update

20 days ago

On October 25, 2024 at 5:30am, I’ll be undergoing a life-changing open heart surgery called the Ross procedure. It’s a major step, and while the road to ...Read more

On October 25, 2024 at 5:30am, I’ll be undergoing a life-changing open heart surgery called the Ross procedure. It’s a major step, and while the road to recovery will be long, I’m feeling hopeful and ready to face it.

I appreciate all the support I’ve received so far, and I would love your positive vibes, well-wishes, or prayers as I head into this next chapter.

Wish me luck!

Marie Myers Prayers for a smooth surgery and recovery!!

Margaret Fielden Prayers for very a successful surgery Joshua

Andrew Dial Embrace the Journey!!!!! You were born for this !

Suzette Schear Wishing you the best saying prayers for you now while you are undergoing your surgery.

Rose Madura May God bless you on this journey. Let us know how things are going once you feel up to it.

Larry Peterson You got this, Joshua! Keep us posted when you can. All the best!

Valerie Allen Sending prayers to you tonight for a uneventful recovery!

J Alexander Lassally Hey man - wishing you lots of luck for the procedure. It is indeed life-changing and a major step and ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Hey man - wishing you lots of luck for the procedure. It is indeed life-changing and a major step and I like how you phrased that. I think you will walk in there with resolve and get the job done! Remember to ask for ice cubes in recovery, and don't obsess too much on the spirometer. Work on your own deep breathing in recovery, too... Best...

Robert Miller Well, you get this response after your surgery date. Recovery from OHS is a pain. All those tubes and ... Read more

Robert Miller Well, you get this response after your surgery date. Recovery from OHS is a pain. All those tubes and you can't take a shower and have to lay on your back. It's really annoying. But most likely, you feel so much better after all this is over. So keep this in your mind which will help with recovery. Based on your picture, it seems you have a partner. Have her getting you pillows, maybe a wedge for the bed, etc. That helps a lot.