Hi Cindy,
Congrats on making it back to work. Great to hear your doing so well. I go back to work tomorrow. I\'m 8 weeks after aortic valve replacement and ...Read more
Hi Cindy,
Congrats on making it back to work. Great to hear your doing so well. I go back to work tomorrow. I\'m 8 weeks after aortic valve replacement and ready to get back to work.
Dan P. - WI
Hi Cindy,
My surgery was 5 weeks ago as well and I returned to work yesterday. I went in for just a few hours, but could have done more. I also walked before ...Read more
Hi Cindy,
My surgery was 5 weeks ago as well and I returned to work yesterday. I went in for just a few hours, but could have done more. I also walked before I went in. We are so lucky to be where we are in this crazy journey.
Jane
Hi Cindy! Wow, great news on your checkup. Like I said, you are my hero! I am using you as my guidepost so to speak, just waiting on March and when I start ...Read more
Hi Cindy! Wow, great news on your checkup. Like I said, you are my hero! I am using you as my guidepost so to speak, just waiting on March and when I start to get a little nervous, I think of you and how well you did. Keep up the good work!
Linda Dixon
Cindy Kenward Thank you so much. I am blessed. I don't need to go back until April.
Hi Cindy, it\'s Linda again. I misspoke in my post to your guestbook earlier. I meant mini sternotomy, not thoracotomy. They will still cut the sternum but ...Read more
Hi Cindy, it\'s Linda again. I misspoke in my post to your guestbook earlier. I meant mini sternotomy, not thoracotomy. They will still cut the sternum but only about 3 or 4 inches. Got my terms mixed up!
Linda Dixon
Cindy Kenward Ah! I believe mine was a full Sternotomy.
Hi Cindy, hope your recovery is still going well. I read in your story that your aortic root was also dilated. Do you know what the measurement was? Did they ...Read more
Hi Cindy, hope your recovery is still going well. I read in your story that your aortic root was also dilated. Do you know what the measurement was? Did they repair that along with the valve replacement using the mini thoracotomy? And your final decision was tissue valve, right? I have a million questions, sounds like your surgery is very similar to what I need. Thanks for your help, I\'m gonna check out your videos now!
Cindy Kenward Hi!
My measurement was 4.4. But I'm a smaller person and have a condition called Turner Syndrome. I w ... Read more
Cindy Kenward Hi!
My measurement was 4.4. But I'm a smaller person and have a condition called Turner Syndrome. I was born with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Yes they repaired my Aorta as well. They used a Dacron Patch. The doctor actually sewed the tissue valve inside the tubing and then installed it. I had a full blown Sternotomy. I am so glad I could answer your questions. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any more questions.
Cindy Kenward
Cindy...great job! Makes me very happy to read about your good progress. Also, I enjoyed your videos...brings back memories. At times it feels like yesterday ...Read more
Cindy...great job! Makes me very happy to read about your good progress. Also, I enjoyed your videos...brings back memories. At times it feels like yesterday but at others, like years (it\'s been 8 weeks).
Keep up the good work and your positive attitude.
JH Mattingly
Hi Cindy,
I am home 4 days. Each day I see some progress. I am trying not to push myself too hard. I remember that we have stitches in our HEARTS and have ...Read more
Hi Cindy,
I am home 4 days. Each day I see some progress. I am trying not to push myself too hard. I remember that we have stitches in our HEARTS and have to let them heal. My nights have been better than I expected. Keep us posted on your progress. We can compare notes. We are just days apart.
Jane
Thank you for sharing. Your journals are an inspiration and comfort. You are healing so quickly and your progress eases my fear of my upcoming surgery. Best ...Read more
Thank you for sharing. Your journals are an inspiration and comfort. You are healing so quickly and your progress eases my fear of my upcoming surgery. Best Wishes for continued recovery. Janis Kielbasa
Cindy Kenward Dear Janis,
You're welcome. I was very scared as well. I just tried hard to have a positive attitude. ... Read more
Cindy Kenward Dear Janis,
You're welcome. I was very scared as well. I just tried hard to have a positive attitude. I know that's hard at times as well. Keep us posted.
Cindy Kenward
Hi Cindy!
You are so amazing! I am so glad that everything went well with your surgery, and to hear that you may be going home by Thursday. I echo the sentiments ...Read more
Hi Cindy!
You are so amazing! I am so glad that everything went well with your surgery, and to hear that you may be going home by Thursday. I echo the sentiments that many others have voiced; God is good!
How are all of your other injuries from the motorcycle accident healing? I pray that you are doing well. You are such a strong woman!
I am so happy that you have your wonderful husband and your beautiful daughter there with you, along with other family. I saw your FB post that Beth just turned 14! Please wish her a very happy belated birthday for me. Time goes so fast; savor every moment with your family.
May you and all of your family enjoy a very blessed holiday season! Merry Christmas...now go rest and get better soon!
Love to all the family,
Deb Curry
Cindy Kenward Thanks Deb. I feel a bit better every day.
Cindy Kenward Thanks Deb. I'm doing pretty good. I get tired but I feel better than I thought I would.
Cindy ... I\'ve been thinking about you. From what I\'ve seen on your videos you appear to doing very well.
How are Paul and Beth and your mom holdng up?
Hi Cindy,
Just reading your journal. Making the decision between the tissue valve and the mechanical one is so tricky. I chose the tissue valve because my surgeon ...Read more
Hi Cindy,
Just reading your journal. Making the decision between the tissue valve and the mechanical one is so tricky. I chose the tissue valve because my surgeon indicated there was almost as much chance of a serious bleed from the blood thinners and needing surgery as doing the op again in 15 years.
In the midst of recovery I am thinking what have I done. But 15 years is a long time and I am hoping for non invasive procedures in the future.
Its not easy but there are other worse operations recovery wise. So good luck - and best wishes.
Rosemary Sutherland
Dear Cindy,
I am praying for God to tell you what is best as far as the valve is concerned. If one is better than the other that he will tell you and you will ...Read more
Dear Cindy,
I am praying for God to tell you what is best as far as the valve is concerned. If one is better than the other that he will tell you and you will hear and listen.
Love,
Lisa
Cindy;
I\'m praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery, without complications. I know you will do well because you have such a positive attitude. ...Read more
Cindy;
I\'m praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery, without complications. I know you will do well because you have such a positive attitude. Keep your eyes on Jesus, and with him run the race set before you. God Bless
Cathy
Cindy Kenward Cathy,
I really appreciate it. Thanks!
Cindy
Cindy
Thank you for signing my guest book. I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery, you will be well on your way to recovery before you know ...Read more
Cindy
Thank you for signing my guest book. I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery, you will be well on your way to recovery before you know it. I\'m 2 and a half weeks out, and it has gone by so fast. I look forward to reading about your progress. My husband has definitely been an angle, I hope that yours continues to be as well...you will need him!! God bless you!
Jamie McGuire
I am from: Alpharetta, Georgia
