Hi Alison, best of luck with your surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery!
jonette kruk Hi Allison! Today is your special day! I am wishing you the very best, a safe surgery and speedy reco ... Read more
jonette kruk Hi Allison! Today is your special day! I am wishing you the very best, a safe surgery and speedy recovery. Keep us posted when you feel up to it. You Got This!!!! Go Girl!!
Allison, I am thinking about you and will be praying for a perfect surgery tomorrow. I will be at CC this Friday for a follow up CT scan. If possible, I... Read more
Allison, I am thinking about you and will be praying for a perfect surgery tomorrow. I will be at CC this Friday for a follow up CT scan. If possible, I will see if I can find you. Best of luck
Heidi Donohue Nothing but healthy positive vibes for you tomorrow.
Thinking of you, Allison. Almost there!!!! Godspeed.
Richard Munson Good luck tomorrow. If you waited one more day till the 29th, you could wait another 4 years for the ... Read more
Richard Munson Good luck tomorrow. If you waited one more day till the 29th, you could wait another 4 years for the surgery. My mother in law ( god rest her soul) was born on leap year and i used to tell her she was only 16. Our personal joke. Wonderful woman.
Good morning Allison! Your big day is almost here, I want to wish you the best of luck and a very speedy recovery! I am anxious to hear from you after your ...Read more
Good morning Allison! Your big day is almost here, I want to wish you the best of luck and a very speedy recovery! I am anxious to hear from you after your surgery. I also have MVP with severe MR and surgery is scheduled for 3/1/23. We are all here for you, this site is a blessing! Big hugs to you and your family as you prepare for a new healthy journey ahead of you!
Hi Allison, wishing you well with your upcoming surgery! I had mitral and tricuspid repairs and a Maze procedure (full sternotomy) at the Cleveland Clinic with ...Read more
Hi Allison, wishing you well with your upcoming surgery! I had mitral and tricuspid repairs and a Maze procedure (full sternotomy) at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Gillinov a year ago. I can't say enough about the excellent care I received. I live in Texas and flying home a week after surgery was no problem. I was 73 at the time of surgery (from your beautiful photo, you're much younger), my recovery was smooth, and I feel better than ever. Everything about the surgery experience was much easier than I had imagined beforehand. You've chosen an excellent surgeon and hospital and will sail through this! I wrote a detailed chronicle of my whole experience and would be happy to share it by email, if helpful (ginnyturner@hotmail.com). Cheering for you and saying a prayer!
Randy Chapman posted a note for Allison that says:
Allison - You did your research and made an excellent choice. I also travelled to Cleveland and received a new mitral valve courtesy of Dr. Gillinov. It was ...Read more
Allison - You did your research and made an excellent choice. I also travelled to Cleveland and received a new mitral valve courtesy of Dr. Gillinov. It was almost one year ago. You are welcome to contact me at 512-626-3001 if you have any questions what to expect. PS - I have more energy and now feeling great!
Hi Allison! I wish you and your surgical team complete success on your procedure next week. May you be at peace and have a full recovery. God be with you.
I hope you're doing well. I just read your bio and was wondering about your procedure. Why a full valve replacement? Did your surgical team ...Read more
Hi Allison,
I hope you're doing well. I just read your bio and was wondering about your procedure. Why a full valve replacement? Did your surgical team feel that you are not a good candidate for a repair?
Good luck and warm regards, Terry
Mitral valve re-repair 10/22 @ Mount Sinai, N.Y. C.
Allison Gorecki Hi Terry, I am doing well, thank you! I am unfortunately not a good candidate for a repair. The valve ... Read more
Allison Gorecki Hi Terry, I am doing well, thank you! I am unfortunately not a good candidate for a repair. The valve is too calcified but looking forward to feeling good! ☺️
Hi Allison, I just read your story and I want to wish you the best of luck (and skill) with your up coming surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. Although none... Read more
Hi Allison, I just read your story and I want to wish you the best of luck (and skill) with your up coming surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. Although none of us want to endure this process, I think you will do great. They will take excellent care of you. I had my AVR and root replacement at CC 4 months ago. It was my first surgery (except tonsils out) and they are definitely really good at what they do. I will be praying for you to have a successful surgery and smooth recovery You can do this!
Pamela Gregory I have a CT scan and follow up with my surgeon next Friday so maybe I will see you there (you will ... Read more
Pamela Gregory I have a CT scan and follow up with my surgeon next Friday so maybe I will see you there (you will probably be released by then)
Allison Gorecki Thank you Pamela for your kind words! I feel very confident at the Cleveland Clinic and looking forwa ... Read more
Allison Gorecki Thank you Pamela for your kind words! I feel very confident at the Cleveland Clinic and looking forward to feeling my best self. Good luck with your CT Scan next Friday. 🙏
Susan Lynn Wishing you all the best, Allison! You're in good hands!
Hi Allison and welcome to the group! I'm also a Cleveland Clinic valve patient - I had mitral and tricuspid repairs at the end of January 2022, traveling from ...Read more
Hi Allison and welcome to the group! I'm also a Cleveland Clinic valve patient - I had mitral and tricuspid repairs at the end of January 2022, traveling from Texas for surgery. My care there was excellent, and everyone I came into contact with was knowledgeable, professional and kind. I've had a smooth recovery and life is back to normal. Your 2016 procedure may have also been done at CC, but if the hospital is new to you, I'd be happy to answer any questions. Wishing you well!
Welcome Allison, I am happy that you found this community and are having your procedure done at the Cleveland Clinic. There are many people here that have... Read more
Welcome Allison, I am happy that you found this community and are having your procedure done at the Cleveland Clinic. There are many people here that have experience being a patient at CC. They are a well respected heart institute as you know. Our heart valve community is very supportive and informative. Good luck on your heart journey