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Pat Dowd posted a note for Emily that says:

Best of luck and a speedy recovery........then on to the parenthood plan

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3957 days ago

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Tom Valenta posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily I had two valves replaced two years ago from damage due to rheumatic fever as a child. I was 60 years old and am doing fine. Prayers for you for a ...Read more

Emily I had two valves replaced two years ago from damage due to rheumatic fever as a child. I was 60 years old and am doing fine. Prayers for you for a smooth and quick recovery. And may you and your husband have lots of beautiful children. God Bless you both.

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Ole Bore posted a note for Emily that says:

I had the exact same surgery done 6 weeks ago today. I'm 2 years older than you. I know you'll do well in recovery but look forward to hearing your progress. ...Read more

I had the exact same surgery done 6 weeks ago today. I'm 2 years older than you. I know you'll do well in recovery but look forward to hearing your progress. Best of luck and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

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3957 days ago

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Bob posted a note for Emily that says:

Hang in there, all will go well. Had AVR but not the anneurysm surgery in June. Takes a while but you be back on your feet and feeling great in no time. ...Read more

Hang in there, all will go well. Had AVR but not the anneurysm surgery in June. Takes a while but you be back on your feet and feeling great in no time.

Bob Defalco Sr hi Emily, i had the same surgery as you on 12-22. plus 1 artery by-pass. I'm a month passed and here ... Read more

Bob Defalco Sr hi Emily, i had the same surgery as you on 12-22. plus 1 artery by-pass. I'm a month passed and here to tell you that you will be fine and feeling better in no time. when u get home do a little walking, it really makes you mend faster and feel better. good luck

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3957 days ago

Mary Crispyn posted a note for Emily that says:

Good luck to you Emily! You will be fine and have beautiful healthy babies one day. My thought and prayers are with you!

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Maureen Lamarche posted a note for Emily that says:

Hope all is going well. My prayers are with you and the surgeons.

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3957 days ago

Noreen Siegner posted a note for Emily that says:

I am praying for you today as you have the surgery. The recovery is long but you do feel much better. I am 7 weeks out and it is getting better every day.

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3958 days ago

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John Schutte posted a note for Emily that says:

My family and I are holding you up in prayer. Wishing you the best for a safe and effective operation, and speedy recovery. Good be with you!

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3958 days ago

Joe Gaylor posted a note for Emily that says:

Good luck Emily stay positive and strong been there with same problems treasure your heart pillow it will be your best friend for a few months. You will do ...Read more

Good luck Emily stay positive and strong been there with same problems treasure your heart pillow it will be your best friend for a few months. You will do wonderful :-)

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3958 days ago

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Tom Bender in KC posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily, God will be with you and your family. I had this surgery 13 months ago at age 56. My coworker had aorta valve surgery in her young 20s two years ago. ...Read more

Emily, God will be with you and your family. I had this surgery 13 months ago at age 56. My coworker had aorta valve surgery in her young 20s two years ago. Take 1 day at a time. And don't overdo it evendors if you think you can.

Edith Dim Will think of you, and pray that your surgery goes very successful tomorrow.

Bob M I pray for a peaceful surgery and recovery. Tomorrow will be a new day, Emily, with a fixed heart. Go ... Read more

Bob M I pray for a peaceful surgery and recovery. Tomorrow will be a new day, Emily, with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

Jennifer Anderson Sending positive thoughts and healing vibes to you Emily!

Elaine Foster Praying for you Emily. God is faithful.

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Trevor posted a note for Emily that says:

Good luck Emily! You will be just fine! Im 5 years out from my bicuspid aortic valve replacement and doing great!

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3959 days ago

Ben Schraegle posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily-you are going to do great! I understand the anxiety of waiting and having surgery dates re-scheduled. Know that you are in God's hands and he'll hold ...Read more

Emily-you are going to do great! I understand the anxiety of waiting and having surgery dates re-scheduled. Know that you are in God's hands and he'll hold your hand the entire journey-he did for me and my outcome has been fantastic! I was at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. All the best!

Emily Shively Thanks Ben! The waiting has been bad and I'm looking forward to it being over!

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3960 days ago

Mark Long posted a note for Emily that says:

Hi Emily, Hope all is going well for you, and your family as you prepare for your surgery. I also live in the metroplex and I had AV Replacement and Aortic ...Read more

Hi Emily, Hope all is going well for you, and your family as you prepare for your surgery. I also live in the metroplex and I had AV Replacement and Aortic Root replacement (aneurysm) 4.5 years ago at the Cleveland Clinic. I made it to 49 before having the surgery and chose a bovine valve. Haven't really looked on here in few months, but just had my annual check up yesterday, and was nostalgic. My story is similar to yours, as I was born with a bicuspid AV and knew since I was a child that mine would need to be replaced. Having years to research it, I had decided on Cleveland long before I ever moved to Keller. If I had decided to do it locally, it would have been at Plano Heart with Dr. Ryan. I think you are in great hands.. I wish you the very best with your surgery. Adam's book provides a very realistic description of what to expect, so hopefully you have read that. Six weeks from now you will be amazed at how quickly you recovered. Good luck..

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3961 days ago

Mark Alafita posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily, from one bad bicuspid valve owner, to another, I wish all the best on your surgery this week. Mine is the week after yours, and i too am a bit nervous. ...Read more

Emily, from one bad bicuspid valve owner, to another, I wish all the best on your surgery this week. Mine is the week after yours, and i too am a bit nervous. I look forward to reading how quick and well you recover!,

Emily Shively Thanks Mark! We'll both do great! I feel much calmer after meeting with my doctor this morning. I tru ... Read more

Emily Shively Thanks Mark! We'll both do great! I feel much calmer after meeting with my doctor this morning. I trust God to guide his hands during the surgery and get me on to recovery! I'll keep you updated.

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3961 days ago

David Augustus posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily, I too was born with a biscupid aoritic valve and had OHS last May. The two things that helped me was complete trust in my surgeon and the support I ...Read more

Emily, I too was born with a biscupid aoritic valve and had OHS last May. The two things that helped me was complete trust in my surgeon and the support I received from this heart community. I will keep you in my positive thoughts and prayers as you go this journey. I have a Texas connection as my daughters attend Texas Tech University-Guns Up as they say. Wishing you the best. Dave

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3961 days ago

Peter Willard posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily I had a bovine valve put Feb 2010 and now at 72 I work out 6 days a week.i know you will be just fine what kind of valve did you choose.

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3963 days ago

Jim Hernandez posted a note for Emily that says:

Many thoughts to you and your family as your day nears. Glad the pre-op items went well and it is a go next week!

Emily Shively Thanks Jim!

Bill Hendrickson Emily,I hope you have some peace of mind and comfort as the big day approaches. We both have lived wi ... Read more

Bill Hendrickson Emily,I hope you have some peace of mind and comfort as the big day approaches. We both have lived with this for years but it still has major impact on our thoughts and family. Wishing you well next week.

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3968 days ago

Cheryl Batzing posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily, saw your post on here....and wanted to say hello! I live in Richardson and Dr. Ryan fixed my leaky mitral valve on Dec 16 at Heart Hospital Plano. Will ...Read more

Emily, saw your post on here....and wanted to say hello! I live in Richardson and Dr. Ryan fixed my leaky mitral valve on Dec 16 at Heart Hospital Plano. Will keep you in my prayers for your upcoming surgery. I loved that the ICU room is your regular room and you don't ever have to leave it at Heart Hospital Plano! And staff was mostly great.

Emily Shively I just moved from Richardson to Plano! Thanks for praying for me. My fears come and go, but I'm glad ... Read more

Emily Shively I just moved from Richardson to Plano! Thanks for praying for me. My fears come and go, but I'm glad to say that at this point I feel more peace than fear. Which is a huge improvement from two weeks ago. Prayer really works!

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3992 days ago

Jeff V. posted a note for Emily that says:

Hi Emily - In Nov., Adam posted a very interesting story about a young mom (Shannon) who had an aortic aneurysm repair in 2009 and an aortic mechanical valve ...Read more

Hi Emily - In Nov., Adam posted a very interesting story about a young mom (Shannon) who had an aortic aneurysm repair in 2009 and an aortic mechanical valve installed in 2012. She initially thought that she would not have any more children because of the Coumadin therapy required with a mechanical valve. This story was of interest to me because my 19 year old daughter had a mechanical MV installed when she was 8. For many years, we thought she would require another OHS to swap out her mechanical valve for a tissue valve should she wish to have children. In the event that you were thinking a tissue valve was your only alternative for having kids, check this story out... http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2014/11/08/mechanical-valve-pregnancy/. Regards, Jeff V. (MV Repair, Cleveland Clinic, 12/4/14.)

Patient Success Story: Shannon Delivers Baby Ava After A Mechanical Valve Replacement!

http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2014/11/08/mechanical-valve-pregnancy/

There is nothing better than a great patient success story. So, when I received this update from Shannon about babies, bicuspid aortic valves, mechanical valve

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Tammy Pilcher posted a note for Emily that says:

Welcome Emily, it's nice to meet you! I too had a bicuspid aortic valve that was replaced on October 31st this year. You are welcome to read my surgery experience ...Read more

Welcome Emily, it's nice to meet you! I too had a bicuspid aortic valve that was replaced on October 31st this year. You are welcome to read my surgery experience in my journal. It really wasn't as bad as I anticipated. Best wishes, Tammy

Emily Shively Thanks Tammy! I will definitely read it. As the clock is counting down, I'm trying to read all I ca ... Read more

Emily Shively Thanks Tammy! I will definitely read it. As the clock is counting down, I'm trying to read all I can so I can be as best prepared as possible.

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Joseph Ballett posted a note for Emily that says:

Welcome to the club , it is nice to met you i hope we can put you at ease and support you though this journey you face! I had my valve replaced Oct 7/14

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Janice Shelden posted a note for Emily that says:

Emily, I too just had my aorta valve replacement on October 21st this year. It is and was a very scary situation. I pray your outcome is a full recovery. ...Read more

Emily, I too just had my aorta valve replacement on October 21st this year. It is and was a very scary situation. I pray your outcome is a full recovery. Just remember its a long recovery and follow your doctor's instructions for post surgery. I'm doing better evert day and just taking it ine day at a time. Thanking God every morning I wake up and put my feet on the floor. Good luck to you.

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4049 days ago

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Adam Pick posted a note for Emily that says:

Hi Emily, Welcome to our community! It's great to meet another patient from the Dallas area! So you know, I created this website to help educate and empower ...Read more

Hi Emily, Welcome to our community! It's great to meet another patient from the Dallas area! So you know, I created this website to help educate and empower you. Like you, I also had to fix a bicuspid aortic valve. In addition to me, there are many wonderful people at our website that can help you help you. If you need anything, please let me know. Keep on tickin! Adam (patient & website founder)