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Sommer Russell posted a note for Judy that says:

Hello Judy. I haven't been on in a while, and I often think about you and how you are doing. You were the first person to say Hello! when I joined. Hope ...Read more

Hello Judy. I haven't been on in a while, and I often think about you and how you are doing. You were the first person to say Hello! when I joined. Hope you are recovering well.

Judy Shaw Awe thank you for thinking of me, Sommer. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks post-op. I am thankful I haven't h ... Read more

Judy Shaw Awe thank you for thinking of me, Sommer. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks post-op. I am thankful I haven't had any issues except getting comfortable enough to sleep, pain in and around my incision and chest muscle pain. Couldn't wear a bra for 3 weeks ugh. Seems like for me the 3 week mark was the turning point for me. Pain is lessened and tolerable now. I've been helping with light meal prep, start cardiac rehab next week and today I started driving(yay).
Hope you are doing well Sommer. ❤

Sommer Russell Awesome Judy! That is great news. If it isn't too personal to tell, what was your last memory befor ... Read more

Sommer Russell Awesome Judy! That is great news. If it isn't too personal to tell, what was your last memory before going to surgery and what was your first memory?

Judy Shaw My last memory is seeing a faceless woman (just a shadow figure) saying she was going to give me an a ... Read more

Judy Shaw My last memory is seeing a faceless woman (just a shadow figure) saying she was going to give me an alcohol bath. She started wiping my left arm then I was asleep. Next thing I knew I could hear my husband saying "you want to wake up a bit, you have visitors". Then I saw the shape of my 25 year old son for a few seconds and then I was asleep again.

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2855 days ago

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Vicki B posted a note for Judy that says:

On my knees for you today Judy.

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2856 days ago

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Mark Wilbur posted a note for Judy that says:

Praying that a sense of peace will embrace you today, tomorrow and the days that follow, Judy. Everything is in place. Nothing more is to be done for now. ...Read more

Praying that a sense of peace will embrace you today, tomorrow and the days that follow, Judy. Everything is in place. Nothing more is to be done for now. Trust the doctors, nurses and your husband and all will be well. Keep your thoughts on a better future as the result of your surgery and how much better you will be to care for your husband later. Our prayers for a successful procedure and an uncomplicated recovery. Our prayers for your family, as well. Go with confidence!

Vickie Renfrow Sorry I did not have heart valve surgery but my son did heart valve replacement with a cow valve one ... Read more

Vickie Renfrow Sorry I did not have heart valve surgery but my son did heart valve replacement with a cow valve one month ago he's having some problems with coughing and night sweats a little fever here and there that seems to get under control can't get any answers just wondering if anyone has had these conditions

Chris Purvis Well said Mark! Judy you’ve got this-just blink your eyes and your In the ICU eating filet mignon i ... Read more

Chris Purvis Well said Mark! Judy you’ve got this-just blink your eyes and your In the ICU eating filet mignon ice chips...so yummy 😋. Can’t wait to hear from you!

Debbie Chatzky Vickie, I had mitral valve replacement and maze procedure about 4 weeks again. I have a little cough ... Read more

Debbie Chatzky Vickie, I had mitral valve replacement and maze procedure about 4 weeks again. I have a little cough and that’s due to my lungs getting better after I had fluid in them. . I have also had night sweats. Is the fever over 100.5?

Judy Shaw Thank yo so much Mark and Chris. It truly means a lot.

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2858 days ago

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Chris Purvis posted a note for Judy that says:

Judy-tomorrow will be an interesting day for you. Of course everyone is going to say don’t worry....but it’s hard not too. All I can say is your almost ...Read more

Judy-tomorrow will be an interesting day for you. Of course everyone is going to say don’t worry....but it’s hard not too. All I can say is your almost home on the road to recovery. The morning of I was just ready to move forward I was tired of waiting, stressing, worrying, fighting anxiety etc etc and on and on. Bottom line is your day to jump this huge hurdle is going to fly by faster than you realize and then it’s over. I can’t say looking back I wouldn’t have worried-we are human and emotional beings but your going to be ok! Praying for you...

Chris Purvis And I say tomorrow because it’s the day before...for me their was calm and then a storm and then ca ... Read more

Chris Purvis And I say tomorrow because it’s the day before...for me their was calm and then a storm and then calm and then a storm.

Judy Shaw Thank you so much Chris. I am calm today. Probably a HUGE storm tomorrow. I have a feeling your right ... Read more

Judy Shaw Thank you so much Chris. I am calm today. Probably a HUGE storm tomorrow. I have a feeling your right.

Anna Jones Try not to anticipate. The anesthesiologist will see you are nervous and will take care of you.

Judy Shaw That's good to know, Anna.

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2869 days ago

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Aaron Sullivan posted a note for Judy that says:

Sorry to hear what you’ve been through and I wish you the best outcome.

Judy Shaw Thank you, Aaron.

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2869 days ago

Aaron Sullivan posted a note for Judy that says:

Good job getting your eyes checked. I will see my doctor to get another angiogram on my eyes in a month, to see how my Roth’s Spot is healing.

Judy Shaw I have chronic uevitis that is finally under control after 5 years of trying different medications. B ... Read more

Judy Shaw I have chronic uevitis that is finally under control after 5 years of trying different medications. But because of it and long term steroid use I ended up with steroid induced glaucoma. I've also had cataract surgery with stent placement in both eyes. Now Im on 3 eye pressure drops. I pray I don't have any vision issues after surgery because I've dealt with it for so long and finally see 20/20. Best of luck on your upcoming eye exam.

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2877 days ago

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Coe Ramsey posted a note for Judy that says:

Hi Judy. Hello from a fellow North Carolinaian. I’m 2 weeks post-op tomorrow and also had mine done at UNC. You’ll do great. Tommy Caranasos is my surgeon. ...Read more

Hi Judy. Hello from a fellow North Carolinaian. I’m 2 weeks post-op tomorrow and also had mine done at UNC. You’ll do great. Tommy Caranasos is my surgeon.

Judy Shaw Awesome!! I'm elated to have found a fellow patient of Dr. Caranasos!!! How are you doing?

Coe Ramsey I’m doing well. Came home on Monday and getting adjusted to recovery at home. Stronger and stronger ... Read more

Coe Ramsey I’m doing well. Came home on Monday and getting adjusted to recovery at home. Stronger and stronger each day. I ended up having to have a pacemaker too. Not something I was really prepared for at 45 yo (nor was I really prepared for OHS at 45, but .....). But it will be fine. Tommy is great. Looking forward to my follow up with him in under 2 weeks.

Judy Shaw Happy to hear you're doing well. ❤

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2886 days ago

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Mark Wilbur posted a note for Judy that says:

Hi Judy. Apparently you deleted your post this morning while I was responding. I tend to get wordy sometimes, so this is an abbreviated version: I encourage ...Read more

Hi Judy. Apparently you deleted your post this morning while I was responding. I tend to get wordy sometimes, so this is an abbreviated version: I encourage you to embrace those who support you and forgive those who disappoint you. The "disappointers" often don't know how to express their feelings, so they hide. Use that energy to find peace and, ultimately, for the physical healing you will need. If you are a person of faith, use that power, as well. Our prayers for you and your family. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many others here, as well. Peace.

Susan Lynn Well said, Mark.

Judy Shaw Thank you so much Mark for your kindness and encouragement. After I wrote it I thought about it prett ... Read more

Judy Shaw Thank you so much Mark for your kindness and encouragement. After I wrote it I thought about it pretty much the same way your words describe. I can't use my energy on those that disappoint me. You get kind words of encouragement from a stranger more often than familiar people.

Mark Wilbur The benefit of support groups is that by sharing we learn that others are experiencing the same thing ... Read more

Mark Wilbur The benefit of support groups is that by sharing we learn that others are experiencing the same things we are. I began reading comments here a year ago. Since then, I've noticed a number of people mention the same disappointment in family and friends as you did. Everyone's journey is individual and different. But, still, in many ways... very similar. We're in this together!

Judy Shaw Yes! I'm beginning to find this out. We are all connected by the heart. ❤

Debbie Chatzky Beautifully said Mark!

Barbara Wood Yes, wonderfully said Mark!

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2890 days ago

Kristen Kelly posted a note for Judy that says:

Hey Judy! I wanted to let you know you’re not alone! I’m here for you if you ever need to chat! Please keep us up to date on your journey! xo Kristen ...Read more

Hey Judy! I wanted to let you know you’re not alone! I’m here for you if you ever need to chat! Please keep us up to date on your journey! xo Kristen

Judy Shaw Awe thank you Kristen.

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2899 days ago

Angie Christian posted a note for Judy that says:

Hi, Judy I've been gone for a while, and just was you"hello" on My journal page. It look like you've moved ahead a lot faster than I am -- just have my initial ...Read more

Hi, Judy I've been gone for a while, and just was you"hello" on My journal page. It look like you've moved ahead a lot faster than I am -- just have my initial consult tomorrow. I pray everything goes well with you on this path we're walking together. - Angie

Judy Shaw Yes Angie. Moving faster than I'd like. Let me know how your consult goes. Best of luck.

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2909 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope posted a note for Judy that says:

Hi Judy, Welcome to the community!

Judy Shaw Thank you

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