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3704 days ago

Larry Fuller posted a note for Judith that says:

wow-your progress I what I'm aiming for! on my own AVR june 9th. I know hospital stay and first week home will be tough, but reports like yours give me hope ...Read more

wow-your progress I what I'm aiming for! on my own AVR june 9th. I know hospital stay and first week home will be tough, but reports like yours give me hope that it may not be as bad as it think. Good thoughts going your way Larry

Judith Collins It is tough but you can handle it. One day at a time is what you have to keep in your head. God b ... Read more

Judith Collins It is tough but you can handle it. One day at a time is what you have to keep in your head. God bless you❤️

Judith Collinsgot a new guestbook post

3707 days ago

jomarie posted a note for Judith that says:

Hi, I really enjoy reading everyone's comments. My surgery is June 5th and I'm really scared if waking up on a respirator. We're u aware of it or did the ...Read more

Hi, I really enjoy reading everyone's comments. My surgery is June 5th and I'm really scared if waking up on a respirator. We're u aware of it or did the uh keep I medicated. Jomarie

Judith Collins I was on the respirator a little longer than they thought I would but I was on enough medication I ca ... Read more

Judith Collins I was on the respirator a little longer than they thought I would but I was on enough medication I can hardly remember it.

Kenneth Cole You most likely will be heavily medicated as I was, it's not a problem at all, just be mindful that y ... Read more

Kenneth Cole You most likely will be heavily medicated as I was, it's not a problem at all, just be mindful that you made it to "the other side".

Hi Judith....My fear was being aware of the tube...but I remember very little the first several days. ... Read more

Hi Judith....My fear was being aware of the tube...but I remember very little the first several days. God is Good...

Lora Lee Peterson This is so good to hear, as the respirator is one of my fears.

Jason Lathrop I was scared of that too. In my case I never had any awareness of a tube in my mouth. I woke up total ... Read more

Jason Lathrop I was scared of that too. In my case I never had any awareness of a tube in my mouth. I woke up totally out of it with tubes poking in a lot of other places, but not my mouth thank goodness.. :)

Jeanette Davidson That is my fear too! I just mentioned it to my Dr today! I am trusting that they will keep us as comf ... Read more

Jeanette Davidson That is my fear too! I just mentioned it to my Dr today! I am trusting that they will keep us as comfortable as possible! Let's be peaceful together!❤️

Tammy Pilcher This was my biggest fear too. I was so out of it that as soon as I felt it I heard a man say "Let's ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher This was my biggest fear too. I was so out of it that as soon as I felt it I heard a man say "Let's get that out". He told me to cough and took it out. I fell right back to sleep. It wasn't bad at all. Praise the Lord!

ian browne Tube? Which tube? JK. I don't remember much of my 48 hours in ICU. By the time I woke up, the tube do ... Read more

ian browne Tube? Which tube? JK. I don't remember much of my 48 hours in ICU. By the time I woke up, the tube down my throat had been removed. I'm 3 weeks into recovery and taking two 15-20 minute walks a day. God is great. Good luck with your surgery and recovery. The first two weeks can be a challenge, so keep your faith strong.

The tube down the throat...

Judith Collinsgot a new guestbook post

3712 days ago

Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Judith that says:

Judith- Wishing you a smooth surgery today and that you are comfortable at the end of the day and ready to join all the other Heart Brothers and Heart Sisters ...Read more

Judith- Wishing you a smooth surgery today and that you are comfortable at the end of the day and ready to join all the other Heart Brothers and Heart Sisters in their recovery soon. Take it easy and let us know how things are going when you are able!

Lora Lee Peterson Praying for you today, Judith!

Judith Collinsgot a new guestbook post

3713 days ago

Jeanette Davidson posted a note for Judith that says:

Hi Judith ~ I'm preparing to have a valve replacement sometime in August. Since you been there I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me. ...Read more

Hi Judith ~ I'm preparing to have a valve replacement sometime in August. Since you been there I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me. That was it for you when you were in preop? Will you sedated at that time? Do you remember waiting a long time I seem to be anxious about that as i'm anticipating . Thank you so much for your support !💕

Judith Collins pre-op is just talking with your surgeon and getting blood test, chest x-ray,ekg ,pft(breathing test) ... Read more

Judith Collins pre-op is just talking with your surgeon and getting blood test, chest x-ray,ekg ,pft(breathing test) and carotid doppler. It varies what tests your Doctor orders. It is nothing to worry about.

Jeanette Davidson I am sorry I mean waiting the day of surgery , in the pre op area. Any tips?

Suzanne Hunter They usually give you a sedative of some sort or certainly something to make you calm. The nurse who ... Read more

Suzanne Hunter They usually give you a sedative of some sort or certainly something to make you calm. The nurse who waited with me just talked normally and I understood her so you are still with it and not sleepy. I remember being pushed into the op room but can't remember if I stayed on the same bed or if I was put onto the op bed. They put something in my arm and next thing I remember is waking up in ICU. They always have someone with you so you are never alone. Hope this helps.

Judith Collinsgot a new guestbook post

3713 days ago

Praying for you, Judith, that your surgery tomorrow goes smoothly, and that you have a steady recovery. God Bless You...

Tammy Pilcher I want to add my prayers to Pamla's! God bless you!

Jeanette Davidson Prayers Pamela! Only positive thoughts! ❤️

Judith Collinsgot a new guestbook post

3802 days ago

John posted a note for Judith that says:

Judith, I am in the same boat. I was diagnosed with BAVD with moderate regurgitation and a 4.9cm ascending aorta in early January of this year. My wife and ...Read more

Judith, I am in the same boat. I was diagnosed with BAVD with moderate regurgitation and a 4.9cm ascending aorta in early January of this year. My wife and I flew to Cleveland Clinic for a surgical consultation, where I was told to come back in 6 months for a check up. I am uncomfortable waiting based on what I find online. How large is your aneurism? Best Wishes, John

Jennifer Anderson Hi John. I came across your post and wanted to let you know that I had the exact same diagnosis, inc ... Read more

Jennifer Anderson Hi John. I came across your post and wanted to let you know that I had the exact same diagnosis, including the 4.9 cm ascending aorta, and they did monitor me for 6 months. At the end of 6 months I was still at a 4.9 but they told me it was time to start penciling in the surgery. Overall, I was diagnosed in July and ended up having the surgery on February 9th. I went through the Cleveland Clinic and they were fantastic.

Judith Collins John, My ascending aorta is 4.3 to 4.5 . Had 2 different readings from 2 radiologists. My BAV is . ... Read more

Judith Collins John, My ascending aorta is 4.3 to 4.5 . Had 2 different readings from 2 radiologists. My BAV is .996 so I think I will have surgery in August but have to have stress echo in 2 weeks to make sure all the other valves are OK under stress. Hope the best for you. I know it is very stressful but Cleveland Clinic is one of the best.

Judith Collins Bav needs to be .8 before they like to do surgery with ascending aorta 5 or less around 4.8. That is ... Read more

Judith Collins Bav needs to be .8 before they like to do surgery with ascending aorta 5 or less around 4.8. That is what my cardiac surgeon told me. But cardiac surgeons have different opinions. How old are you? They base sometimes on age too.