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4007 days ago

Gail Miskowicz-Retz posted a note for Janet that says:

Keep up the good work, Janet. Diamondhead rules! Hugs, Gail

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4059 days ago

Bob M posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet, I live 5 minutes from CDH where I had my surgery. What is the time and date of the Coumadin session?

Janet R Hello Bob, I would love to meet you in person at CDH. The home health care nurse is still coming to ... Read more

Janet R Hello Bob, I would love to meet you in person at CDH. The home health care nurse is still coming to the house until I become therapeutic, then I will begin going to CDH. I will let you know when my first appointment will be.

Bob M Sounds great

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4068 days ago

Gail & Konrad Miskowicz-Retz posted a note for Janet that says:

Way to go, Janet!!!!! Marvelous news. Keep up the good work! Hugs, Gail & Konrad

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4069 days ago

Kit Martin posted a note for Janet that says:

Glad to hear of your good progress. We are all praying for you. Your friends at work...

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4070 days ago

Sandhya Addanki posted a note for Janet that says:

So happy for you Janet. God bless you.

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4071 days ago

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Duke posted a note for Janet that says:

Great news! Love you!

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4071 days ago

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Gail Miskowicz-Retz posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet, Way to go! I've got tears in my eyes of relief! Here's to a speedy recovery. Hugs, Gail & Konrad

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4071 days ago

Jacquie Smith posted a note for Janet that says:

I'm so happy that your repair went well and now you're on the road to recovery! I had my mitral valve repair in 2002. Now let the healing begin! We're all ...Read more

I'm so happy that your repair went well and now you're on the road to recovery! I had my mitral valve repair in 2002. Now let the healing begin! We're all here for you.

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4071 days ago

Janis kielbasa posted a note for Janet that says:

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. I had valve repair at Northwestern 3 years ago and doing great. Each week gets easier and soon you'll be amazed at ...Read more

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. I had valve repair at Northwestern 3 years ago and doing great. Each week gets easier and soon you'll be amazed at your progress. The heart valve journal community is wonderful and will help you with any questions along the way.

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4071 days ago

Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet and BIll- Sending Prayers out and Universal thoughts for a smooth surgery day today and that you both know the heart community will be thinking of Janet ...Read more

Janet and BIll- Sending Prayers out and Universal thoughts for a smooth surgery day today and that you both know the heart community will be thinking of Janet today wishing her well. Hope to see and update from you Bill when time permits with news that Janet is doing well and on the ready to begin the road to recovery. Glad she has her "Biggest Fan" with her as this is one big thing I am sure that is on her mind when heading into surgery...You are there!

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4072 days ago

Sandhya Addanki posted a note for Janet that says:

Best wishes to you dear Janet for tomorrow. Looking forward for a quick and easy recovery for you.

Janet R Hi Sandhya, thank you so much. Check in is 5:30am tomorrow and 7am surgery. I can't wait to get my ... Read more

Janet R Hi Sandhya, thank you so much. Check in is 5:30am tomorrow and 7am surgery. I can't wait to get my heart fixed. The heart will be fixed immediately. It is the recovery from the sternotomy and the surgery that will be the tough recovery. We are staying at the Hyatt right across the street from Northwestern. Bill will post updates.

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4072 days ago

Kimberly Biddick posted a note for Janet that says:

Many prayers sent your way for tomorrow!!! Will be thinking about you and look forward to hearing from you when you are up to it!!

Bob M From a fellow Chicagoan, I pray that your surgery and recovery will be peaceful. Tomorrow will be a n ... Read more

Bob M From a fellow Chicagoan, I pray that your surgery and recovery will be peaceful. Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

Janet R Thank you For your prayers and thoughts. 7am surgery tomorrow. I am glad the day has come.

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4072 days ago

Tammy Pilcher posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet, prayers and best wishes for you tomorrow! You're going to do great and have this behind you!

Janet R Tammy, thank you ! So far I am feeling ok with it and find peace in God and I have a great surgeon. ... Read more

Janet R Tammy, thank you ! So far I am feeling ok with it and find peace in God and I have a great surgeon. My arrival time is 5:30am tomorrow.

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4075 days ago

lewis garlisi posted a note for Janet that says:

Sounds like you have caught your problem at a good time and planned everything well. Try to enjoy your last couple of days prior to surgery. You will do ...Read more

Sounds like you have caught your problem at a good time and planned everything well. Try to enjoy your last couple of days prior to surgery. You will do fine. Be patient with your recovery and know that you will do well.

Janet R Hi Lewis, thank you for the positive thoughts. I feel very fortunate to have one the best surgeons, ... Read more

Janet R Hi Lewis, thank you for the positive thoughts. I feel very fortunate to have one the best surgeons, Dr. Patrick McCarthy and it is most like a repair, no replacement and no other complications. We have been planning this since October 2014 and I look forward to finally getting my heart fixed before more damage occurs.

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4076 days ago

Brian posted a note for Janet that says:

Great to see you guys last night and as always, Al's was delicious! Meow!

Janet R Hi Brian, It was fun to see everyone just before my upcoming surgery. I can't wait to go again after ... Read more

Janet R Hi Brian, It was fun to see everyone just before my upcoming surgery. I can't wait to go again after the surgery!

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4078 days ago

THERESE posted a note for Janet that says:

Hey there KIDDO, heard they finally stuck you with success for your labs. Also wanted to say my thoughts will be with you along with my prayers. Your Favorite ...Read more

Hey there KIDDO, heard they finally stuck you with success for your labs. Also wanted to say my thoughts will be with you along with my prayers. Your Favorite VAMPIRE He, He He

Janet R Hi Therese, It was not fun sticks, all my veins were hard to get as you know since I had no water aft ... Read more

Janet R Hi Therese, It was not fun sticks, all my veins were hard to get as you know since I had no water after midnight. Drinking lots of water before my labs like you say does work for me. Thanks for the prayers, only a week away now.

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4095 days ago

Marilyn Kenney posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet, I am so glad that you have found this Community of Hearts which will bring comfort in relating to others who have been or going thru the same surgery ...Read more

Janet, I am so glad that you have found this Community of Hearts which will bring comfort in relating to others who have been or going thru the same surgery procedure. Sorry this has to be but, afterwards, you will be better than ever. Also encouraging is that this opportunity is available & you have selected the best surgeon. God bless & my prayers are always with you. Love, Marilyn

Cheryl Batzing Janet, welcome to the heart community here! I also had mitral valve regurgitation and a broken leafle ... Read more

Cheryl Batzing Janet, welcome to the heart community here! I also had mitral valve regurgitation and a broken leaflet causing the trouble. I had no symptoms, and they decided I needed it fixed now before enlarged heart, etc. SO, from a check up on Oct. 6 to mitral valve repair surgery on Dec. 16, it was quick! I'll pray you are at peace as you continue this journey and please ask any questions you have. Blessings.

Janet R Thank you Cheryl, I have been following you and your great recovery. Thanks for sharing.

Janet R Thank you for your support my dear sister Marilyn.

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4097 days ago

Gail Miskowicz-Retz posted a note for Janet that says:

Janet, The Heart Valve Journal is a wonderful tool to keep everyone up-to-date on your progress. You are in our prayers! Love, Gail & Konrad

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4098 days ago

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Sandhya posted a note for Janet that says:

Good morning Janet, Hope your day goes well and good luck with angiogram. Lots of love and best wishes to you and rest of the community here

Janet R Hi Sandhya, Thank you, all should go well as I have no other complications, fingers crossed.

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4099 days ago

Jim Hernandez posted a note for Janet that says:

Welcome to our heart club! We hope we can be of benefit and Comfort with our stories leading up to your surgery and thru out recovery ;)

Janet R Hi Jim, thank you. I wish you all the best with yours and I hope that you get it done sooner than l ... Read more

Janet R Hi Jim, thank you. I wish you all the best with yours and I hope that you get it done sooner than later so that you may have it behind you and on the road to recovery to a brand new you.

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4116 days ago

Duke posted a note for Janet that says:

Love you! Lots of prayers going up for you! 🙏

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4116 days ago

Mason Blommaert posted a note for Janet that says:

Love you Janet! Wish you and the doctors best of luck!

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4116 days ago

Nancy D posted a note for Janet that says:

Welcome to the site- as you already discovered this place has a wealth of information that you can read at your own pace. I had to take it in slowly at first ...Read more

Welcome to the site- as you already discovered this place has a wealth of information that you can read at your own pace. I had to take it in slowly at first because things were happening so quickly. But, the information and more importantly the support of others was so wonderful in the valve process. Like you it WAS my mitral valve needing some work. Feel free to ask anyone here, including me any questions, and read some stories here when you feel like you want to. No ones journey is identical, but we are all in some stage of Valve surgery. Take good care...

Tammy Pilcher Hi Janet, I second what Nancy said. Welcome, you will find a lot of support and information here. B ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Hi Janet, I second what Nancy said. Welcome, you will find a lot of support and information here. Best wishes!

Bob M From another Chicagoan, welcome to our awesome community. Many have been through the door of open hea ... Read more

Bob M From another Chicagoan, welcome to our awesome community. Many have been through the door of open heart surgery (I was on Dec 10), and we are the door keepers for welcoming those who are starting the journey. We are here for prayers, sharing our experiences, and answering your direct questions.

Elaine Foster I second Bob and Tammy. We are here for you. Don't let the information overwhelm you. Sometimes yo ... Read more

Elaine Foster I second Bob and Tammy. We are here for you. Don't let the information overwhelm you. Sometimes you have to walk away for a few days and get your mind on something else. Merry Christmas

Janet R Thank you everyone for the kind words and support. I really appreciate this community and all the in ... Read more

Janet R Thank you everyone for the kind words and support. I really appreciate this community and all the information and stories which have been a real comfort to know that you are all out there.