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374 days ago

FOLA IJITI posted a note for Annette that says:

I had a mechanical valve replacement in April 14, 2014. I have been on warfarin since then with diet restrictions on foods high on Vitamin K.

Annette Sterzelgot a new guestbook post

463 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Annette that says:

Hi Annette ,
Welcome

You are allowed to feel worried or frightened . We are all still here to tell the tale and have had the surgery , one way or another .... Read more

Hi Annette ,
Welcome

You are allowed to feel worried or frightened . We are all still here to tell the tale and have had the surgery , one way or another .
You are going to be okay

Annette Sterzelgot a new guestbook post

463 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Annette that says:

Hi Annette ,
Welcome

Annette Sterzelgot a new guestbook post

463 days ago

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Roselyn Kubek posted a note for Annette that says:

Hi Annette,

I know it is very scary time. What helped me was knowing all the people who came out the other side OK. And I am now one of them.

What ...Read more

Hi Annette,

I know it is very scary time. What helped me was knowing all the people who came out the other side OK. And I am now one of them.

What frightens you the most? I can tell you the difficult parts weren’t comfortable but not as bad as I feared and it all has faded after 18 months. I had open heart aortic valve replacement. I can honestly say I don’t feel as if anything happened at this point…I have a foot long scar that makes it real, but it’s not a bad looking scar.

I wish you all the best.

Leona Resch Hi Annette’! I was completely terrified and so anxious ! I am now 4 wks out from aortic valve repla ... Read more

Leona Resch Hi Annette’! I was completely terrified and so anxious ! I am now 4 wks out from aortic valve replacement and doing great! The first week or two is uncomfortable but not what I imagined it to be. With the faith in my surgeon and support from all around, including the encouraging people on this site who know firsthand, even the most frightened person like me got through this. You can too. There are some surprises and good days vs bad days but nothing you can’t get through. Today I walked 1/2 mile outside and felt great! You’ll get there too!!