Alexa's Guestbook

Alexa Aveta  definitely! honestly this site really helped because seeing all of the success stories really put my fears at ease. I was just about to start my junior year at college so that was really adding anxiety to it because I was afraid I was going to have to take a semester off and be behind. However, I honestly found out that if you go into surgery with a positive mind that you're going to feel a million times better once it's over, it actually makes your body react in positive vibes. I had no emotion about my surgery until I was literally sitting in the waiting room before heading into the OR and I was hysterically crying because I was so scared. But I literally kept telling myself that I will get through this and make this surgery like my bitch lol. I had an amazing recovery and I think that's because I kept reading success stories and kept having the mindset that this will have an amazing outcome!
p.s. if you have any questions about recovery or what happens after surgery feel free to message me on Facebook or something! I'll be more than happy to talk to you more about what's going to happen to help ease your fears! :)

Nina Gill  Thank you! I have to find the surgeon who I feel most comfortable with! Yes and this period is so hard waiting before so glad that you made it through and it is behind you..what a relief that must be❤️I will touch base on FB 💕

Alexa Aveta  I went back to work after being a little over a month post-op and I started my fall semester in August right on time! I was still in pain pretty much after 2 months and I realized just taking it easy and figuring out what your body can do is the best. I wanted to start driving and hanging out with my friends just 3 weeks after surgery and as much as I wanted to, my body was like no way.. I was patient and i took care of myself and i had a fantastic recovery period! Time really does heal all wounds and when you go back to work you'll find out what you can and can't do right away. Overall, your recovery takes awhile but it is soon worth it!!!

Alexa Aveta  Thank you very much and yes it was, I did not have a pleasant time there however. Also, I was in the pediatric department when they attempted to repair my valve. I personally do not like the place, but that's solely because terrible things happened to me there. I'm so happy that everything went well for you though!! They do have great doctors!

Luke P  This was my second operation too, at 13 I had my aorta valve repaired. That repair lasted 30 years. The last few years the stenosis and regurgitation got worse and it was time to replace the valve. These decisions on what to do is tough. I wish you the very best as I know how difficult it can be to deal with this at a young age.

Alexa Aveta  Thank you so much he's in my thoughts and prayers as well. I completely understand how it feels I was in and out of it for 3 days before I started feeling better. I had bad nights as well I could never get comfortable enough to fall asleep as well as in constant discomfort/pain. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for your family it will only get better from here :)

Dylan Florio  Thanks Alexa. I showed Dylan your post and he said he would like to talk to you sometime. He's having a hard time right now because he is going back in for surgery this Monday 25th to put in a new pacemaker and not liking it at all. I hope you are feeling well! Blessings

Alexa Aveta  I can imagine how he's feeling it's so scary. I had OHS 4 years ago and I was in the hospital for 15 days. I was miserable, but it honestly only gets better every day. Anytime he wants to talk i'll be more than happy to!! Keep us updated on how he's doing, he's in my prayers! :)

Dylan Florio  I'm so tired right now. Dylan fell asleep so I am going to shut my eyes too. I can't believe all you have gone through. Thanks for your prayers. I have you on my prayer list... Blessings

Alexa Aveta  I completely understand. Thank you as well for the prayers, after tomorrow things will get better. Keep us updated on how Dylan's doing, always in my prayers!! :)

Alexa Aveta  Thank you so much for the kind words. I am a little scared since I had complications before, but I'm excited for the future.

Alexa Aveta  Liz! thank you so much for the kind words! I know i'm in great hands i'm very excited for the future. Love you thank you so much for the support <3

Alexa Aveta  That's very comforting to hear thank you so much. I know I have a great support system with me, but I am a little nervous about being operated on again. Thank you for the kind words!

Alexa Aveta  Thank you for your kind words. I'm excited for the future and to see this operation being done. I've read many success stories which helps.

Emily Rowley  Hi Alexa, I too was reading your story. What is the congenital heart defect you were born with? There are a few of us young ones on here. I thought I would reach out ☺