Michael Brosnan - Heart Valve Journal

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Michael Brosnanposted a photo

842 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

Klara Čičić Hi Michael, good to see you! You look good 😊 how are you feeling?

Deena Z Looking good!!

Richard Munson He does look relaxed. Must be all those little Egyptian mice on the bed spread.

Michael Brosnan Feeling great. Actually the Egyptian piece is my heart pillow down by volunteers at methodist hospit ... Read more

Michael Brosnan Feeling great. Actually the Egyptian piece is my heart pillow down by volunteers at methodist hospital here.

Michael Brosnanposted an update

873 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

Pre op #2 done...looks like all is a go this time. Ready and grateful!

Marie Myers I went thru the same procedure as you will soon have.(Though I had the added bonus of an aortic root ... Read more

Marie Myers I went thru the same procedure as you will soon have.(Though I had the added bonus of an aortic root aneurysm..) I can honestly say that the whole procedure was not as bad/painful as my worrying mind would have me believe. Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!

Michael Brosnan Thank you!

Rose Madura God bless you on your journey. It seems like the pre op tests were never ending but you'll be glad ... Read more

Rose Madura God bless you on your journey. It seems like the pre op tests were never ending but you'll be glad to have it over and done. Wishing you well for Wednesday. Please update us when you can.

Susan Lynn Michael - Wishing you all the best on Wednesday! You've got this!!

Wishing you a successful surgery and know I will be praying for a smooth recovery. We will be here to ... Read more

Wishing you a successful surgery and know I will be praying for a smooth recovery. We will be here to welcome you into recovery and support you. God bless you Michael 🙏❤️

Adam Baumgartner Hope all goes well

Michael Brosnanposted a journal

893 days ago

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Well my surgery date has moved from 29 Jun to 20 Jul. Completed preop yesterday and tested negative for covid. However I disclosed I had covid in ...Read more

Well my surgery date has moved from 29 Jun to 20 Jul. Completed preop yesterday and tested negative for covid. However I disclosed I had covid in May and the train came to a stop. Apparently there us some medical concerns with patients who have had covid recently even though they test negative. Not sure on the medical data on this but it would be interesting to learn more.

Susan Lynn Michael - It's never easy to have your procedure date changed when you're ready to put it behind you... Read more

Susan Lynn Michael - It's never easy to have your procedure date changed when you're ready to put it behind you, but it's definitely better safe than sorry. There are still so many unknowns with COVID, I'm sure they're erring on the side of caution. Try to enjoy the next few weeks and we'll be here cheering you all the way through recovery on July 20!

Howard Powders Yeah. Hear ya. I was scheduled June 10th, severe mitral valve regurgitation. 5 hours of pre-testing. ... Read more

Howard Powders Yeah. Hear ya. I was scheduled June 10th, severe mitral valve regurgitation. 5 hours of pre-testing. Night before surgery, I got a call: covid positive. Surgery is now July 8th. Covid shuts it all down! Good luck!

I’m sorry Michael, you have to wait again. Ever since COVID a lot of surgeries and procedures have ... Read more

I’m sorry Michael, you have to wait again. Ever since COVID a lot of surgeries and procedures have been rescheduled for a lot of our heart warriors. We will be here waiting with you. July 20th is a good date, (anniversary of The Man on The Moon 1969) praying for your peace of mind and patience. God bless you

Rose Madura Sorry to hear this. The only time I really cried was when my surgery was postponed for about a week. ... Read more

Rose Madura Sorry to hear this. The only time I really cried was when my surgery was postponed for about a week. I don't know why it shook me so but it did. Then I tried to realize how much God is in control of everything and knew it was all part of His plan for me. Praying your wait isn't too awful bad. As Ana said, we will be waiting with you!

Klara Čičić I'm sorry to hear this, Michael. Numbers are rising here in Europe and who knows what will be until m ... Read more

Klara Čičić I'm sorry to hear this, Michael. Numbers are rising here in Europe and who knows what will be until my surgery date... Your post kind of prepared me for a possible postponing scenario so maybe it won't be that big of a shock... You never know in what way your post will help others haha :)

Michael Brosnan Thank you all!!!

Richard Munson Sometimes things like this happen for a reason. Maybe ,you know who , knew your surgeon would have a ... Read more

Richard Munson Sometimes things like this happen for a reason. Maybe ,you know who , knew your surgeon would have a migraine that day and would not be on his game. Or not.

Patsy Stewart What a disappointment for you! July 20th will be here before you know it. Sending prayers your way. ~ ... Read more

Patsy Stewart What a disappointment for you! July 20th will be here before you know it. Sending prayers your way. ~❤️

Michael Brosnan All getting ready...2oth is almost here!

Howard Powders And this too shall pass!!

Rose Madura You'll be on the recovery side before you know it. Best wishes for a successful surgery and an uneve ... Read more

Rose Madura You'll be on the recovery side before you know it. Best wishes for a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery.

Michael Brosnanposted a journal

976 days ago

Andrew Dial, Dan Rhoden, Rose Madura and 1 other reacted to this

All, the date has been set for 29 Jun...bovine valve and aneurysm repair. St Jude Mechanical will also be ordered...I guess as a back up.

Rose Madura Getting a date is always a milestone. Godspeed.

Michael Brosnan Thanks!!!

Michael Brosnanposted an update

1010 days ago

I had another echo last week and cardiologist I formed me it was time. Waiting for my appointment with the surgeon. Despite my pleading with the cardiologist ...Read more

I had another echo last week and cardiologist I formed me it was time. Waiting for my appointment with the surgeon. Despite my pleading with the cardiologist that I feel great, he calmly reminded me that I have been living with a bicuspid valve for 55 years and my normal is not most people's normal. Lol. More to come!

Deb Fisher Best of luck to you

Tom Everson Hi I also felt (normal) with my bicuspid valve BUT. numbers are the numbers. Best. to attack the p ... Read more

Tom Everson Hi I also felt (normal) with my bicuspid valve BUT. numbers are the numbers. Best. to attack the problem head on when you are young and have a choice on what kind of valve fits you the best The older you get the choices are limited.

Rose Madura Better to be able to plan for it than to have an emergency. Godspeed.

Deb Yednak Hi Tom it seems most of us have lived with their bicuspid valve with little to mild symptoms. My val ... Read more

Deb Yednak Hi Tom it seems most of us have lived with their bicuspid valve with little to mild symptoms. My valve got me to 71 when the "numbers" finally said its time....you are young and have alot ahead of you - make your plan and have it replaced now. Wishing you the best.

Michael Brosnan Thank you!!!