Kathy Turner - Heart Valve Journal

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1804 days ago

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Had my one year check up on Monday. Heart valves are working beautifully. My lungs are looking better with every checkup. No sign of cancer, Next checks, ...Read more

Had my one year check up on Monday. Heart valves are working beautifully. My lungs are looking better with every checkup. No sign of cancer, Next checks, one year for the heart and six months for the lungs. I am so grateful for Dr. Miller, Dr. Lui and Stanford University Hospital for all the great care and for my life.

Rose Madura Great post! Glad you are doing well.

Kathy Turnerposted a journal

2010 days ago

Here I am 4 month after the big day. Doing well. Wish fixing my heart would have fixed all the rest of my body. Have been working in my yard and darn, the ...Read more

Here I am 4 month after the big day. Doing well. Wish fixing my heart would have fixed all the rest of my body. Have been working in my yard and darn, the muscles still ache. Looking forward to appointment next month to see what the Echo and CAT scan show. Not worried about my heart, I feel great. Still have concerns with the cancer but time only will tell on that one.

Barbara Wood Happy 4 months Kathy...sending positive thoughts on the cancer diagnosis!

Happy 4 months anniversary Kathy!
Wow, you've been through a lot.
Praying that things stabilize for y ... Read more

Happy 4 months anniversary Kathy!
Wow, you've been through a lot.
Praying that things stabilize for you and that God's peace and love will carry you through all you're dealing with.
Peace and blessings to you!

Susan Lynn Happy 4-month Anniversary, Kathy!

Kathy Turnerposted an update

2093 days ago

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella, Louanna Miller, Louanna Miller reacted to this

Just a note, post surgery 7 weeks ago. Occupational therapy released me today. Still have Physical therapy going. Still have pain in the chest but considering ...Read more

Just a note, post surgery 7 weeks ago. Occupational therapy released me today. Still have Physical therapy going. Still have pain in the chest but considering every thing I've been through I need to be a little gentle with my self.

Kathy Turnerposted an update

2140 days ago

Kaaren Carone reacted to this

Had pre-surgery appointments today. My surgery will be the morning of January 15. at Stanford Medical center, Stanford CA. Aortic valve replacement, Mitral ...Read more

Had pre-surgery appointments today. My surgery will be the morning of January 15. at Stanford Medical center, Stanford CA. Aortic valve replacement, Mitral valve repair or replacement, and cancer in my left lung. Not worried about the surgery as the doctor and the facility is one of the best. My procedure is risky and complicated but I'm going for it. Wish me luck.

John Morales That's a mouth full we are all here to support and cheer you on looking forward to hearing its all be ... Read more

John Morales That's a mouth full we are all here to support and cheer you on looking forward to hearing its all behind you im also new here meet my Surgeon on Monday to hear what he thinks … All the best and God's Speed

Jennifer McInerney Sounds challenging for you. Lots of people will be praying for you. You are stronger than you think ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Sounds challenging for you. Lots of people will be praying for you. You are stronger than you think and you can do this. God Bless You!

Susan Lynn We're with you every step of the way, Kathy! You're going to be just fine! ❤

Tracy Fallu Lots of prayers for you and prayers of guidance for your medical team. You’ve got this! 💫

Rob Sparling Kathy, you are amazing! The cancer obviously messed with the wrong lady. We will be waiting to hear ... Read more

Rob Sparling Kathy, you are amazing! The cancer obviously messed with the wrong lady. We will be waiting to hear the update and look for two pic with two thumbs up!

Catie B That's a heaping helping to deal with and my heart goes out to you! Sending prayer!

Dan Vechiola Best wishes Kathy! You will be in great hands at Stanford. Our thoughts will be with you!!

Kathy Turner Found the cancer in the first CT scan in prep for the heart surgery. It is in the very beginning sta ... Read more

Kathy Turner Found the cancer in the first CT scan in prep for the heart surgery. It is in the very beginning stages so hopefully it will be stopped short in its tracks. Feel very positive about that part. Still trying to get my mind around the heart valve thing. I'm not really into pain.

Rob Sparling Pain is manageable. Don’t sweat that part of it. At least that is from my personal experience. We ... Read more

Rob Sparling Pain is manageable. Don’t sweat that part of it. At least that is from my personal experience. We all have a different perspective and Neal differently.

Dan Baltazor Sending Prayers for you!!!!

Kathy Turnerposted an update

2242 days ago

I will be going to Stanford Hospital in Northern California for consultation on heart valve surgery on both Aortic and mitral valves. Can't seem to find much ...Read more

I will be going to Stanford Hospital in Northern California for consultation on heart valve surgery on both Aortic and mitral valves. Can't seem to find much information on the double surgery. Any information would help.

Rita Savelis I don't know what kind of information you want. I had double valve replacement (aortic and mitral) in ... Read more

Rita Savelis I don't know what kind of information you want. I had double valve replacement (aortic and mitral) in 2015 and the tricuspid repaired, followed by a pacemaker 2 weeks later. If Stanford has been recommended I would think there are surgeons there who are specialised in double valve surgeries who can answer your questions as well.

Marjorie Murphy I had my mitral valve and aortic valve replaced with tissue valves at Mayo Clinic on September 7. Th ... Read more

Marjorie Murphy I had my mitral valve and aortic valve replaced with tissue valves at Mayo Clinic on September 7. This was my 2nd OHS. I had my mitral valve repaired in 2005. I was pretty stressed at the thought of having two valves replaced at 76 years of age. Everything went well. I am home now recovering. I would say be comfortable with your surgeon If you will need two new valves replaced You will be fine. Best of lick.

Marjorie Murphy Good grief. Meant best of 'luck'!😊

Kathy Turner Thanks for responding.. I guess I just need assurance that it's not double everything, ie. pain, rec ... Read more

Kathy Turner Thanks for responding.. I guess I just need assurance that it's not double everything, ie. pain, recovery , risk. So I see it is a fairly common procedure, two valves at the same time. Thanks ladies.