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1431 days ago

Amy G posted a note for Heather that says:

Hi Heather! I randomly read your story only to realize that I too had Hodgkin’s when I was 16. I’m 47 now and had a aortic valve replacement this past ...Read more

Hi Heather! I randomly read your story only to realize that I too had Hodgkin’s when I was 16. I’m 47 now and had a aortic valve replacement this past August! Praying for you for a quick and uneventful recovery!

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1434 days ago

Cala Nanda posted a note for Heather that says:

Wishing you a speedy recovery Heather! I am a fellow 43 year old- and I am cheering for both of us! My surgery is next week (OHS to replace ascending aorta ...Read more

Wishing you a speedy recovery Heather! I am a fellow 43 year old- and I am cheering for both of us! My surgery is next week (OHS to replace ascending aorta due to aneurysm). We will be celebrating a year of triumph together in 2021!

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1436 days ago

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Susan Lynn posted a note for Heather that says:

Heather - Wishing you all the best, today! We'll be here cheering for you and awaiting your good news! You can do it!!

Rob Sparling Go get ‘em, Heather! ❤️💪

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1438 days ago

Hi Heather, hope your upcoming surgery in two days goes well and you recover well. Stay strong and let us know how it went. God bless you

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1448 days ago

john hamaker posted a note for Heather that says:

hang in there .you will be just fine

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1448 days ago

Tracy Fallu posted a note for Heather that says:

Hi Heather, Welcome! I too am a teacher. With your surgery scheduled in May, it will be nice for you to have the summer to recover. Always take care of you ...Read more

Hi Heather, Welcome! I too am a teacher. With your surgery scheduled in May, it will be nice for you to have the summer to recover. Always take care of you as your teaching job will be there for you when your medical team gives you the thumbs up to return.

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1479 days ago

Frank Giovanniello posted a note for Heather that says:

Heather, You are in my thoughts, I wish you a smooth surgery & speedy and easy recovery.

You will be in my prayers. Blessings

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1493 days ago

Carole Richardson posted a note for Heather that says:

Hi Heather! I also had Hodgkins disease. In my case, the radiation treatment was concluded, and I was pronounced 'cured' after 5 years with no reoccurrence. ...Read more

Hi Heather! I also had Hodgkins disease. In my case, the radiation treatment was concluded, and I was pronounced 'cured' after 5 years with no reoccurrence. That was almost 40 years ago. I had no symptoms of heart disease whatsoever until 4 years ago, and it took 3 years to determine the cause of my issues. By that time (six months ago now), my valves were in pretty bad shape and I spent some time hospitalized with congestive heart failure. The CHS is stable for now and I'm scheduled to have three valves replaced/repaired next week. I'm 69 years old and in good health otherwise, but nevertheless, with this all being a result of radiation, the projected outcomes are not as positive as I would like. You are fortunate to become aware of the damage early, so I believe you have every reason to be optimistic. If I'm able, I'll post an update after my surgery.

Rita Savelis I had Hodgin's in 1977 at age 16 with chemo and radiation. At age 47 a doctor heard a slight heart mu ... Read more

Rita Savelis I had Hodgin's in 1977 at age 16 with chemo and radiation. At age 47 a doctor heard a slight heart murmur during a routine exam. I was followed for 6 yrs and at age 53 when I started to have shortness of breath I had OHS with 2 mechanical valves installed to replace my damaged aortic and mitral valves and a repair of the tricuspid valve. My surgeon was specialised in this type of radiation induced valve damage.
I ended up with a pacemaker as well 2 weeks later and was in hospital a month with 4 pleural effusions as my scarred lungs ( from radiation) reacted. Now it's 5 years later. I'm okay.
Anyone experiencing chest radiation risks damage to the heart. The older you are when you get cancer, the better as this damage takes years to evolve. But you take care of one problem at a time using medical techniques available. Take care.

Heather Feelygot a new guestbook post

1528 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Heather that says:

Hi Heather, As the newest member of our community, I'd like to welcome you to HeartValveSurgery.com!!! I hope the educational information and wonderful people ...Read more

Hi Heather, As the newest member of our community, I'd like to welcome you to HeartValveSurgery.com!!! I hope the educational information and wonderful people can help you along your journey to a healthy heart. Like you, I was told I wouldn't need a new valve for 20-30 years. 8 years later, I needed surgery. The good news is that 14 years after my operation, I'm doing great. Also, I think I read that you have Afib as well as mitral regurg (a leaky valve). Here's some more information to help you about concomitant heart valve and AFib procedures - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/atrial-fibrillation/. If you can, try and find a specialist for that type of operation. If you need any help, please let me know.