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Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

257 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Juli that says:

Dear Juli ,
Congratulations on your first anniversary !!!

Lisa Moore Congratulations Juli!!!! Keep getting better 😊

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

635 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Juli that says:

Hi Juli ,
Welcome to recovery and welcome home

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

640 days ago

Dan Fouratt posted a note for Juli that says:

Hope all is going well.

Valerie Allen Juli drop a post for us when you can! Hope all is well!

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

642 days ago

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Beckie Jess posted a note for Juli that says:

Best of luck tomorrow Juli! Stay strong, we know you are coming out feeling better and ready for the second chance at a wonderful life!!

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

642 days ago

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Dan Fouratt posted a note for Juli that says:

Good luck tomorrow, my thoughts will be with you.

Dan

Antoinette Weale Sending you best wishes

Ana Brusso Juli, lifting you up in prayer for your successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you

Rose Madura Godspeed

Grace Mason Best wishes for a great recovery, Juli🙏🏼❤️‍🩹

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

642 days ago

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Sue Maize posted a note for Juli that says:

Wishing you much peace today Juli as you anticipate your surgery tomorrow! Praying for the best possible outcome and a smooth recovery! Trust that you’re ...Read more

Wishing you much peace today Juli as you anticipate your surgery tomorrow! Praying for the best possible outcome and a smooth recovery! Trust that you’re in good hands and sleep well tonight! 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

644 days ago

Nancy Bukowski posted a note for Juli that says:

Best wishes on your surgery Juli!

Valerie Allen Will say a prayer for you and your team! Check in with us when you can!

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

645 days ago

MOHSHIN Khan posted a note for Juli that says:

Hello

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

645 days ago

Beckie Jess posted a note for Juli that says:

Hi Juli! Just checking in, hoping you are relaxing and looking forward to the next chapter! Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts!

Barbara deLoache I ‘ll be thinking of you on Monday Juli!

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

651 days ago

Tom Bender posted a note for Juli that says:

I saw your post/profile while doing my 10 year update post.

I was born with a bicuspid aorta valve and over the years developed aortic stenosis. ...Read more

I saw your post/profile while doing my 10 year update post.

I was born with a bicuspid aorta valve and over the years developed aortic stenosis. My surgeon replaced my aorta while replacing my valve. I was home about 7 weeks after traditional open heart surgery.

I don't know what specific symptoms and limitations you have, but I bet you'll feel much better and be more active after your surgery. Thoughts and prayers on your surgery and recovery.

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

656 days ago

Michael Klusyk posted a note for Juli that says:

Hi Juli.

I just saw your story and about your upcoming surgery next week.

I posted about my post-op surgery days at Cedars Sinai on my journal. That may be... Read more

Hi Juli.

I just saw your story and about your upcoming surgery next week.

I posted about my post-op surgery days at Cedars Sinai on my journal. That may be helpful to read to help manage expectations if you are still worried, that is of course if you aren't already on information overload...

I will be praying for you on the 9th

Please let me know if you still have unanswered questions.

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

657 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

Sue Maize posted a note for Juli that says:

Wishing you all the best for your upcoming surgery Juli! 🙏🏻

Nancy Bukowski Best wishes to you on Tuesday Juli!

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

657 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

David Rasmusson posted a note for Juli that says:

I’m wishing you well, Juli.
For weeks ago I had a mitral valve replaced. It took several days to start feeling like myself again so hang in there. I’m ...Read more

I’m wishing you well, Juli.
For weeks ago I had a mitral valve replaced. It took several days to start feeling like myself again so hang in there. I’m already pretty active.
By thoughts and prayers are with you.

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

658 days ago

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Thomas Sperounis posted a note for Juli that says:

Good luck next week Juli.Hope you sailing is smooth! I will be in mid Feb I think.when you are able please let me know how you made out-Thomas

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

805 days ago

Sherri Waineo posted a note for Juli that says:

Find a doctor you like and trust and go from there! I believe that God will be guiding my surgeon's hands as he performs my aortic valve replacement.

Juli Gorence Fernandezgot a new guestbook post

805 days ago

Karen Evans posted a note for Juli that says:

Hi Julie, I have the same diagnosis. My surgery is 8/22. I am also very scared.

Terry Tannenbaum Karen,

Fear is common for all of us. I went through two OHS, both mitral valve repairs. Heart ... Read more

Terry Tannenbaum Karen,

Fear is common for all of us. I went through two OHS, both mitral valve repairs. Heart surgeries are extremely common nowadays, and very safe with excellent outcomes.

Robert Miller Easy to say but there isn't much to worry about the surgery. Mitral valve repair/replacement is a ver ... Read more

Robert Miller Easy to say but there isn't much to worry about the surgery. Mitral valve repair/replacement is a very common procedure. Just make sure you go with an experienced surgeon and if preferred make sure it's him/her an not an associate or resident doing the surgery. Also keep in mind that when you are in the hospital you will be monitored 24/7 and doctors and nurses are right there. You will be much safer there incl. during surgery than being at home. Not that I liked to be in the hospital (twice for OHS) and recovery is a pain but I felt really safe.

Grace Mason I believe everyone here can relate to your fears, Juli and Karen. I found the more I read other peop... Read more

Grace Mason I believe everyone here can relate to your fears, Juli and Karen. I found the more I read other people's stories and experiences and the more I learned about options available for surgeries, the calmer I felt about the progression towards surgery. Hope we can help with your fears, as well

Jackie Comp Hi Juli and Karen - fear is very normal. However like others have shared, this is a very common and s ... Read more

Jackie Comp Hi Juli and Karen - fear is very normal. However like others have shared, this is a very common and safe surgery. I just had my 2nd mitral valve surgery 5 weeks ago (my first was 7 1/2 yrs ago - I had a pretty messed up valve!). You wake up and it’s over! You will be surprised at how quickly you can put it behind you. And as you recover, we are here to answer any of your questions ♥️

Juli Gorence Fernandez Hi Karen and all. My prayers and thoughts are going out to you Karen. 🙏 I am just starting my seri ... Read more

Juli Gorence Fernandez Hi Karen and all. My prayers and thoughts are going out to you Karen. 🙏 I am just starting my series of everything before my aorta valve replacement. I won't qualify for the TAVR procedure for my biological tissue valve so they will be going through my chest. Upset about this.Having a little hard time raping my head around this. Has anyone out here have an aorta valve replacement with a biological tissue valve through the chest? Any suggestions?

You all are so strong. It gives me some hope for me.

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