Hi, Claire,
I’m just wondering how you’re doing, haven’t seen a post in a while. I hope all is well. Did you get to see a gastroenterologist?
Claire Kreger-Boaz HI Diane! Thanks for checking on me. I just posted an update! I hope all is well with you. No GI dr. ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz HI Diane! Thanks for checking on me. I just posted an update! I hope all is well with you. No GI dr. yet--just ENT and the heart drs.
Claire Kreger-Boaz HI Diane! Thanks for checking on me. I just posted an update! I hope all is well with you. No GI dr. ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz HI Diane! Thanks for checking on me. I just posted an update! I hope all is well with you. No GI dr. yet--just ENT and the heart drs.
Diane Esposito I’m so glad you’re doing well. I was thinking of you also because I think I remember you comment ... Read more
Diane Esposito I’m so glad you’re doing well. I was thinking of you also because I think I remember you commenting that your sternotomy pain was worse at two weeks; mine is too, though the actual incision is healing nicely. I’m having some irregular rhythms too which I guess can happen after surgery but it makes me nervous. I’ve got an echocardiogram coming up on Monday so I’ll mention it again.
Hi Claire~
I hope you are feeling better every day. I can't imagine what you are going through but glad to hear you made it through and are home recovering. ...Read more
Hi Claire~
I hope you are feeling better every day. I can't imagine what you are going through but glad to hear you made it through and are home recovering. We miss you at the office and hope you're taking good care of yourself so you can get back here soon!
Take care and let me know if I can help in any way.
Cindy
Claire Kreger-Boaz Thank you, Cindy. Lots of ups and downs. It's the hardest thing I've ever endured but I know it wil ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz Thank you, Cindy. Lots of ups and downs. It's the hardest thing I've ever endured but I know it will get better. <3
Hi Claire - hope all went well - let the healing begin❤️😊. If there’s a sign up for meal drop off/dietary restrictions hopefully someone monitoring ...Read more
Hi Claire - hope all went well - let the healing begin❤️😊. If there’s a sign up for meal drop off/dietary restrictions hopefully someone monitoring this page can direct us to it.
Claire,
you got this, wishing you all the best for surgery tomorrow. 61 days until my day. You will be in my prayers. See you on the recovery side. Take care ...Read more
Claire,
you got this, wishing you all the best for surgery tomorrow. 61 days until my day. You will be in my prayers. See you on the recovery side. Take care
Hey friend, just want to say good luck tomorrow. I will say a prayer for us tonight and tomorrow morning. We got this!!! Talk to you soon. Heart Warriors 4 ...Read more
Hey friend, just want to say good luck tomorrow. I will say a prayer for us tonight and tomorrow morning. We got this!!! Talk to you soon. Heart Warriors 4 Life!!! ❤️💪🏻😁
Diane Esposito Good luck tomorrow Claire! Soon you’ll be waking up in recovery!
Claire Kreger-Boaz Kevin! Wishing you a free & clear surgery & I am excited to compare recovery notes! We got this, brot ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz Kevin! Wishing you a free & clear surgery & I am excited to compare recovery notes! We got this, brother! 💙💪🏼
Hey Heart Warrior buddy, just checking in on you to see how you are doing? We are getting close!!!! Hope all is well with you and the family and you guys are ...Read more
Hey Heart Warrior buddy, just checking in on you to see how you are doing? We are getting close!!!! Hope all is well with you and the family and you guys are having a nice weekend.
Claire Kreger-Boaz Hi friend, I’m up at 4am with anxiety... how are you? 😛 I’m so nervous, obvs. We have been get ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz Hi friend, I’m up at 4am with anxiety... how are you? 😛 I’m so nervous, obvs. We have been getting things ready & my parents arrive today, which adds to the reality of things. Thanks for checking in 💙.
Kevin Bradley Yes, reality is setting in! Today is my last day of work then I go on medical leave!! Anxious to get ... Read more
Kevin Bradley Yes, reality is setting in! Today is my last day of work then I go on medical leave!! Anxious to get it over with but my nerves are tearing me up inside today!! Aaaggghhh!!!😫🤣. I’m glad that you have your parents there to help you out. Mine will be with me as well! Thank god for them!
Mike Roskowinski Anxiety is not fun at all. Lately I have been also getting up in the middle of the night and having i ... Read more
Mike Roskowinski Anxiety is not fun at all. Lately I have been also getting up in the middle of the night and having issues since vacation is coming to an end and I have to go back to reality. Testing starts Wednesday and date picked on Friday
Claire Kreger-Boaz I know we are going to be ok, but I am scared. I mean, not having the surgery is obviously not an opt ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz I know we are going to be ok, but I am scared. I mean, not having the surgery is obviously not an option, but having it freaks me out so bad. Anyway, I wish you both the best, and I hope to share recovery stories soon!
Kevin Bradley Claire, so am I. I’ve been pretty strong up to this point, but the last few days have kicked my but ... Read more
Kevin Bradley Claire, so am I. I’ve been pretty strong up to this point, but the last few days have kicked my butt! As I left my office today to start my medical leave and telling my coworkers I will see them soon it kinda hit me in the gut. As I drove home my mind tortured me thinking if I would return. I constantly jump on this site to read about everyone and that help me to get back to a happy positive place. You are right, we will be ok and I will do my best to post on here as soon as I can as well as to check on you and everybody else. Keep your head up and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Jaycox Claire, keep reading the posts. It never crossed my mind I would have any issues. You need to stay po ... Read more
Mark Jaycox Claire, keep reading the posts. It never crossed my mind I would have any issues. You need to stay positive during this time. I don't know what I would have done if it weren't for this site. The anxiety leading up to the operation is always the hardest but when you keep reading all the successful stories it will help you so much.
Rob Sparling Claire, you can do this! Focus, visualize, meditate, distract. Keep accumulating info and it will a ... Read more
Rob Sparling Claire, you can do this! Focus, visualize, meditate, distract. Keep accumulating info and it will all come together with a supremely confident you! Stay positive! ❤️💪
Hi Claire, Sending the most heartfelt wishes and support here from New York.
Your doctors will take incredible care of you (just like you and NAMM took incredible ...Read more
Hi Claire, Sending the most heartfelt wishes and support here from New York.
Your doctors will take incredible care of you (just like you and NAMM took incredible care of me and my band in LA!). Wishing you strength on this journey and looking forward to many positive updates.
- Jonathan :)
Claire Kreger-Boaz Thank you so much, JD. I am looking forward to working together again SOON!! I love your spirit and y ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz Thank you so much, JD. I am looking forward to working together again SOON!! I love your spirit and your talent and am very excited to see how far you take it!!
Menzie Pittman posted a note for Claire that says:
Claire, my heart is with you. You are strong, smart, and most importantly~kind. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.I know you will come though with flying ...Read more
Claire, my heart is with you. You are strong, smart, and most importantly~kind. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.I know you will come though with flying colors . M
Claire Kreger-Boaz Menzie, you are wonderful, and I thank you for these kinds words. I am so sad to miss you in D.C. and ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz Menzie, you are wonderful, and I thank you for these kinds words. I am so sad to miss you in D.C. and in Nashville. Keep on rockin' and give that kid & doggo of yours a big ol' hug from me.
Hi Claire,
-That was a beautiful heartfelt post. And great photos! Thank you for sharing. Just know that you are not alone, although it seems that way. Sometimes ...Read more
Hi Claire,
-That was a beautiful heartfelt post. And great photos! Thank you for sharing. Just know that you are not alone, although it seems that way. Sometimes it does get overwhelming and it seems so surreal. Just take it one step at a time. One foot in front of the other. And you will get to the day of the surgery and before you know it, the risk will be behind you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Claire, wishing you Gods best on your own journey through this new and challenging door we must walk through.... I got a kick out of your response to mine ...Read more
Hi Claire, wishing you Gods best on your own journey through this new and challenging door we must walk through.... I got a kick out of your response to mine “the Wait” we sound alike in the fact we probably read a bit to much and dissect, research every angle we can concerning this whole procedure🧐🤯🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😂 keep me posted on your journey. Good luck meeting with your surgeon... We can and will! ☝️❤️👍
Mike Roskowinski Hey Claire and Lisa - Just like you two I am also new to this entire thing. Just found out about 1 m ... Read more
Mike Roskowinski Hey Claire and Lisa - Just like you two I am also new to this entire thing. Just found out about 1 month ago that I even had anything. I suggest not using Dr. Google to research everything you can. That is the same way I am and it drove me bat crap crazy. Stick to this website and the information here. Listen to the people here and read the journals as they can relate to what we are going through. Ever since I kicked the google I am so much more happier. Listen to your surgeons and cardiologists since every person is different and every body is different. They see the images and test results and can read them way better than we can. TRUST in them and TRUST in God that he will heal us. I found this commercial funny cause totally what I do.
The internet has become the first source of healthcare information for many people, but self-diagnosis can lead to plenty of misinformation, as a spot for North Memorial Health humorously shows.
Susan Lynn That commercial is funny, Mike!!! Dr. Google can be a blessing or a curse. The people on this site ... Read more
Susan Lynn That commercial is funny, Mike!!! Dr. Google can be a blessing or a curse. The people on this site are far more reliable and supportive than I could have imagined! So grateful for this resource.
Claire Kreger-Boaz I am compiling a list of all of the amazing tips! No shoes with laces! Seatbelt covers! Keep em comin ... Read more
Claire Kreger-Boaz I am compiling a list of all of the amazing tips! No shoes with laces! Seatbelt covers! Keep em coming.
Walter Neibauer, Gold Canyon, AZ posted a note for Claire that says:
At the of age 51, had an aortic root and aortic valve replaced 18 years ago at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Born with a bicuspid valve. 14 relatives passed ...Read more
At the of age 51, had an aortic root and aortic valve replaced 18 years ago at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Born with a bicuspid valve. 14 relatives passed away before their 65 birthday -sudden death. Thank God I had no children. I maintain an 18 year spreadsheet showing my blood tests, drugs and part numbers. I keep this in my glove box of my car. Good Luck and keep my in touch.
Jonathan Minond posted a note for Claire that says:
I am wishing the greatest of luck and success on this journey. I know you have some great family and friends and support which is wonderful. Many people care ...Read more
I am wishing the greatest of luck and success on this journey. I know you have some great family and friends and support which is wonderful. Many people care about you and are rooting for you to have as easy and successful a process as can be. I hope to rock the stage again with you soon. If there is anything I can do to help you or John please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Best Wishes
Hey Claire! Welcome to our community! I hope the educational information and caring people can help you along your journey to a healthy heart! Here's a web ...Read more
Hey Claire! Welcome to our community! I hope the educational information and caring people can help you along your journey to a healthy heart! Here's a web page that describes how this website came about and how patients, their family members and friends can use it. If you need anything, please let me know - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/about.php
Hi Clair
I live up in Northern Ca. In Brentwood. I am 60 years old. I have the exact same thing as you do and the same procedure on March 25 th. Although ...Read more
Hi Clair
I live up in Northern Ca. In Brentwood. I am 60 years old. I have the exact same thing as you do and the same procedure on March 25 th. Although this is been the scariest thing that’s ever happened to me . As the Surgery date gets closer you’ll become at pierce with it. i this is giving giving both a second chance. Let’s keep in touch everything will be great !