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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 24, 2012

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Linda Hillman posted an update
9 years ago (October 26, 2016)
Hi everyone. I just saw Sherry's post on here and discovered I missed my birthday in September when I was introduced to my new friend Elsie, who is keeping me alive today. Last time I saw my heart doctor he said I was still doing good. What he doesn't know... Read more.
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Linda Hillman posted an update
10 years ago (March 23, 2016)
I am posting on here for a friend of my daughters and a sweet little 2 year old boy named Gabriel Reck. His mother, Amanda is reaching out for prayers for her sweet little boy. One year ago he had a heart transplant. He has a blog on Facebook called... Read more.
👍 Judy Baurle reacted to this
Yes, will definitely keep Gabriel in my thoughts and plenty of prayer...
I am praying God will touch this sweet little Gabriel with a healing touch of the Great Physician, give his parents comfort and peace that goes beyond all understanding. I will add him to my prayer list. please keep us posted.
I just said a prayer for Gabriel and will keep him in my prayers along with all other heart patients on this great site.
Just said a prayer for Gabriel - God Bless him
Linda Hillman posted an update
10 years ago (September 20, 2015)
Yesterday I celebrated 3 years out from my open heart surgery. I can say that when I started this out, I was told that I would probably have about 3 years to live if I didn't have the surgery for my aortic stenois and anneursym. So now it is 3... Read more.
Congrats on 3 years out!!! I recently made the one year mark and can tell this is indeed a new lease on life! Hope to make many more new life anniversaries ahead!! Keep on keeping on!!! ;-)
Congratulations Linda! It's great to hear from someone 3 years out! God bless you!

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