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Donald Metzger posted a note for Janet that says:

Hi Janet, how RU doing? Was Allen Stewart your surgeon?

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3962 days ago

Linda H and Elsie posted a note for Janet that says:

My daughter named her new valve Thumper. Its cause she said it felt like it was thumping around. There is Ernie in Calif named his Toro. There are a few others ...Read more

My daughter named her new valve Thumper. Its cause she said it felt like it was thumping around. There is Ernie in Calif named his Toro. There are a few others too. Guess I started something lol.

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3973 days ago

Jim p posted a note for Janet that says:

great to hear it went well. my son had open heart surgery a year ago to repair a hole. he walked out 3 days latet. he's doing great. my daughter will need ...Read more

great to hear it went well. my son had open heart surgery a year ago to repair a hole. he walked out 3 days latet. he's doing great. my daughter will need her aortic valve replaced within the next couple of years. she's 24 now and we've know since she was days old that she has a bicuspid aortic valve. it's amazing what they can do. wishing a speedy recovery.

Janet Garland Thanks Jim. 😊. Hope all goes well with your daughter

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Kathleen F. posted a note for Janet that says:

Thinking of you, and I'm so glad your surgery went well! I was at Mount Sinai (7 West) only a week ago! I'm sure you'll see the nurses will provide the right ...Read more

Thinking of you, and I'm so glad your surgery went well! I was at Mount Sinai (7 West) only a week ago! I'm sure you'll see the nurses will provide the right bra you'll need (I just saw your earlier question), and they will even allow you to wear your own pajama bottoms and slippers if you like. I found all the nurses to be super-nice - Odette, Jean, Jill, Safia, Pat, Marina, Monica and Ross. I hope they are taking good care of you!

Janet Garland Yes Kathleen. The nurses took such good care of me. What an amazing staff. Yesterday made a full wee ... Read more

Janet Garland Yes Kathleen. The nurses took such good care of me. What an amazing staff. Yesterday made a full week that I have been home and I'm getting better everyday. 😊

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3975 days ago

Robyn posted a note for Janet that says:

Thinking of you and hoping you're doing well! My 19 year old son needs a valve replacement so Ive been reading and trying to learn all I can. Sending hugs from ...Read more

Thinking of you and hoping you're doing well! My 19 year old son needs a valve replacement so Ive been reading and trying to learn all I can. Sending hugs from Johnstown New York

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3975 days ago

Darryl posted a note for Janet that says:

Hi Janet, I had the same valve replacement on March first at Bassett, Cooperstown when Dr. Kelly put in a cow valve. While the first few days were hard, ...Read more

Hi Janet, I had the same valve replacement on March first at Bassett, Cooperstown when Dr. Kelly put in a cow valve. While the first few days were hard, I personally know that you can look forward to a new lease on life as seventy-one years young, I now feel and have the energy like I'm forty-five again. Good luck. Darryl harrington

Janet Garland That's so good to hear Darryl! I hope to have more energy soon

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Donald posted a note for Janet that says:

Hi Janet, hope things are going good. I had aortic valve replacement on Dec. 3, 2002. I had a Bovine Valve, and I'm still doing fine. Now if my cancer stays ...Read more

Hi Janet, hope things are going good. I had aortic valve replacement on Dec. 3, 2002. I had a Bovine Valve, and I'm still doing fine. Now if my cancer stays in remission I'll be OK. Please update us when you are able.

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Linda H and Elsie posted a note for Janet that says:

Hi Janet, You are going to feel so much better and your life will be amazing. I had my surgery 2 years ago last Sept. I wish you a very speedy recovery. Will ...Read more

Hi Janet, You are going to feel so much better and your life will be amazing. I had my surgery 2 years ago last Sept. I wish you a very speedy recovery. Will keep you in my prayers. Oh Elsie is my cow valve.

Janet Garland You named your valve? What a great idea. I guess I should start thinking of names as well. 😀

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Jane posted a note for Janet that says:

Praying for you! Everything is going to be great!!! God bless you <3

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Philomena posted a note for Janet that says:

Have a speedy recovery.

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Paul posted a note for Janet that says:

Praying for you. Had replacement valve Aug 2014.

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Cher Lynne posted a note for Janet that says:

Hi Janet, Reading your story and knowing your surgery was today, I'm praying for you. That you are resting, that your pain will ease quickly, that you will ...Read more

Hi Janet, Reading your story and knowing your surgery was today, I'm praying for you. That you are resting, that your pain will ease quickly, that you will soon be up and at it. Praying for a most speedy recovery Janet - look forward to hearing / reading your posts once you're feeling up to it. God Bless <3 Hugz :-)

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Mary Crispyn posted a note for Janet that says:

Praying for you Janet! My son is 20 and will need valve surgery in the very near future. I am taking him to Mount Sinia for consults. Best to you :)

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Domenic posted a note for Janet that says:

Prayers up for you Janet!

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Noreen Siegnr posted a note for Janet that says:

Praying for you. Know that God is caring for you through all of this.

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Joe McCabe posted a note for Janet that says:

Hi...I had my Aortic valve replaced and had a single bypass on Nov 19th. Makes me pause and think how precious life really is. Your faith in God will get ...Read more

Hi...I had my Aortic valve replaced and had a single bypass on Nov 19th. Makes me pause and think how precious life really is. Your faith in God will get you through...How lucky we really are to have Him on our side..good luck...you'll be fine. Joe McCabe

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3976 days ago

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Jack D. Thrall posted a note for Janet that says:

I will start by saying that I had an aortic valve replacement and two by-passes a little over a year ago. (1 Nov 2013) I was 78 years old when I had my surgery, ...Read more

I will start by saying that I had an aortic valve replacement and two by-passes a little over a year ago. (1 Nov 2013) I was 78 years old when I had my surgery, this month I will be 80. Like you I believe in God and that He is in control of all things. I went in surgery with the knowledge that in a few hours I would be in recovery or with my Lord Jesus Christ. That to me was a" win -win" situation. I knew my surgeon and the Hospital was the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. I really expected everything to go as it did. The main problem I had at first was that breathing tube that kept me from being able to talk for a little while. Yes, there was some discomfort at first --but much less than I had expected. By the third day I was giving everyone a hard time (all in fun) and looking forward to my walks in the hallways. Read the book by Adam Pick, it will give you some insight into what to expect over the next few month's otherwise some things that are normal ( in recovery )may seem strange and scary. Remember to trust in GOD and ask him to guide you strengthen you. Remember He loves you.

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3976 days ago

Hannah Warner posted a note for Janet that says:

I hope the surgery went well. I had my aortic valve replaced August 2013. Since then I have been doing great and I am thinking of you and your surgery today. ...Read more

I hope the surgery went well. I had my aortic valve replaced August 2013. Since then I have been doing great and I am thinking of you and your surgery today. I am from England and had my surgery in Oxford. I have a real close friend in Idaho who also had similar surgery November 2013 and she told me how amazing the heart surgeons are in the USA. I hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is smooth. Best wishes and prayers from the UK. Hannah Warner xxx

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Donald posted a note for Janet that says:

Good luck Janet. I'm sending you my prayers as you're probably undergoing the procedure as I write this. I'm heading in for aortic valve replacement later ...Read more

Good luck Janet. I'm sending you my prayers as you're probably undergoing the procedure as I write this. I'm heading in for aortic valve replacement later this month or next. I'm scared sh*tless, but from reading all the posts, I guess I shouldn't be so worried. Mine's getting done at Columbia Presbyterian. I could almost swear I've seen your picture before.

Sherry Stevens Janet, I am thinking of you as you are in surgery and recovery today. I had BAVR on Aug 13, 2014. C ... Read more

Sherry Stevens Janet, I am thinking of you as you are in surgery and recovery today. I had BAVR on Aug 13, 2014. Certainly the surgery is daunting and the first days are a lot of work; but wake up every day looking forward and your body will follow. I had a lot of support from this community for more than a year prior to my surgery. We are always here for each other with encouragement and experience to share. My prayers are with you for strength, peace and healing.

Sherry Stevens oops, my surgery was on Aug 13, 2013! Once your recovery gets going you will do great. Best wishes. ... Read more

Sherry Stevens oops, my surgery was on Aug 13, 2013! Once your recovery gets going you will do great. Best wishes.

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3976 days ago

Dan Crogan posted a note for Janet that says:

Best wishes, Janet. My surgery is later this week in Boston. Talk to you soon.

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3976 days ago

Robert Chananie. Robchananie@aol.com posted a note for Janet that says:

I had mine on the 19th of Dec with a double bypass. What a difference several weeks make. All best wishes for an easy recovery

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3977 days ago

Peter willard posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet I had a bovine valve put in Feb 2010 at 67 and I am 72 work out 6 days a week never felt better.I know you will have a speedy recovery.Janet what valve ...Read more

Janet I had a bovine valve put in Feb 2010 at 67 and I am 72 work out 6 days a week never felt better.I know you will have a speedy recovery.Janet what valve did you choose?

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Bob posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet, I had my aortic valve replaced by Dr. Stewart on December 2. I know what you mean about being scared, I basically waited until the last minute. However ...Read more

Janet, I had my aortic valve replaced by Dr. Stewart on December 2. I know what you mean about being scared, I basically waited until the last minute. However having finally manned up and had the operation, I can do nothing but praise Dr. Stewart, Dr Weiss and the rest of the staff at 7 West where you'll be recovering. I only needed narcotic pain relief twice during my stay and now 5 weeks later can barely see the scar. Good luck to you best wishes as you are in very capable hands.

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3977 days ago

Don Netz posted a note for Janet that says:

Glad you were able to wisely get to a cardiologist, find this web site, and have surgery scheduled so quickly. You didn't have to wait as long as many to finally ...Read more

Glad you were able to wisely get to a cardiologist, find this web site, and have surgery scheduled so quickly. You didn't have to wait as long as many to finally get it done. I have prayed for your recovery. You'll find it easier than you expected.