Kristin Perry - Heart Valve Journal

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481 days ago

Hi, Everyone! I am 8 years out from my Ross Procedure and just found out I am going to have to have another OHS to address the moderate to severe regurgitation ...Read more

Hi, Everyone! I am 8 years out from my Ross Procedure and just found out I am going to have to have another OHS to address the moderate to severe regurgitation with my pulmonary valve (now in aortic position.) Has anyone had this surgery at University of Michigan Ann Arbor?

Valerie Allen Oh Kristin, sorry to hear you will need another surgery.

Kristin Perry Thank you, Valerie! I am apparently in the 20% of Ross Procedures that need repair work before the 20 ... Read more

Kristin Perry Thank you, Valerie! I am apparently in the 20% of Ross Procedures that need repair work before the 20-year mark! I am just continually thankful for modern heart procedures!

Kathy Ozio So sorry to hear that! So glad you have such a good attitude!

Rose Madura I'm sorry you have to have another surgery so soon. Praying for a better outcome this time around ... Read more

Rose Madura I'm sorry you have to have another surgery so soon. Praying for a better outcome this time around

Sue Lee Hi Kristin, really sorry to hear this. Don’t know anything re Michigan. We’ve done a Ross at Mt S ... Read more

Sue Lee Hi Kristin, really sorry to hear this. Don’t know anything re Michigan. We’ve done a Ross at Mt Sinai and the care was excellent

Kristin Perryposted a journal

3446 days ago

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This past week has been quite the journey full of ups, downs, and prayers of thanksgiving. And now getting to go home to continue down recovery road!! God is ...Read more

This past week has been quite the journey full of ups, downs, and prayers of thanksgiving. And now getting to go home to continue down recovery road!! God is great!!

Nancy D Prayers for continued and complete healing, and there is no place like home to do this!! God is grea ... Read more

Nancy D Prayers for continued and complete healing, and there is no place like home to do this!! God is great, always!!! Be patient with yourself, and celebrate all your mini milestones!!

Mark Alafita Such great news. Get ready for the road to recovery. You made it through the biggest hurdles!

Tammy Pilcher Yay Kristen! So happy for you! God is great, indeed!!

Gerald Schaffer Congrats on getting back home!

Bob M Amen! Home is where your fixed heart is! Take it easy heart sister!

Cheryl Batzing Yea! I'll check on you soon Kristin! It's over...let the healing continue!

Kathleen F. Congratulations! I also had the Ross 6 months ago and am very happy with my decision. Best of luck ... Read more

Kathleen F. Congratulations! I also had the Ross 6 months ago and am very happy with my decision. Best of luck in your recovery. Enjoy being at home; healing thoughts sent your way!

Kristin Perryposted an update

3452 days ago

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GAME DAY!!! John, Jackson, and I are in room and getting ready! Just finishing up the prep and about to go to the holding room. Kickoff at 7:30am!! Looking ...Read more

GAME DAY!!! John, Jackson, and I are in room and getting ready! Just finishing up the prep and about to go to the holding room. Kickoff at 7:30am!! Looking forward to the post-game celebration!!

Nancy D Praying for you and with you for a perfect surgery, and complete recovery!

Lora Lee Peterson Prayers for you, Kristin!

Mark Alafita Keeping you and the family in my thoughts today. Looking forward to hearing about your great recover ... Read more

Mark Alafita Keeping you and the family in my thoughts today. Looking forward to hearing about your great recovery.

Julie McDonald-Lundgren Prayers!

Tammy Pilcher Kristen, praying for you this morning. God is with you.

John Jones God is with you,

Cheryl Batzing I hope Kristin and John don't mind me posting this tonight, but I've been in touch with him a bit tod ... Read more

Cheryl Batzing I hope Kristin and John don't mind me posting this tonight, but I've been in touch with him a bit today and know Kristin is now off the ventilator by 9:30pmish tonight and is a "trooper" per hubby John. Pray for the right pain meds so she can rest!

Bob M I pray that your surgery was textbook and your recovery will be uneventful! Today is a new day for yo ... Read more

Bob M I pray that your surgery was textbook and your recovery will be uneventful! Today is a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

Mark Alafita Thanks for the update, Cheryl! That is such great news.