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449 days ago

Ana Brusso posted a note for Laurel that says:

Hi Laurel, glad to see your very short post for Adam. How are you doing? Hope you have gotten better and keep us posted.

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500 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Laurel that says:

Laurel , sending you lots of love

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501 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Laurel that says:

Hi Laurel ,
I hope that you are doing okay and feeling much better

Ana Brusso Have been thinking about you Laurel, how are you doing? I keep praying for your continued healing. Pl ... Read more

Ana Brusso Have been thinking about you Laurel, how are you doing? I keep praying for your continued healing. Please keep us posted. 🙏❤️

Laurel Howard-Boardman I posted an update about my status homebound on O2 with home health aids visiting RN and PT. Breathi ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman I posted an update about my status homebound on O2 with home health aids visiting RN and PT. Breathing and stamina a are major issues Thanks for caring.

Laurel Howard-Boardman MyPCP told me it's been many years since she saw a serious surgery such as mine. She said most surger ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman MyPCP told me it's been many years since she saw a serious surgery such as mine. She said most surgeries are done as minimally invasive these days. She said the 'insult' to my entire system is so much more severe than is commonly seen now. She understand the reasoning, given the increased stroke risk. She said I will take a long time to heal.

Laurel Howard-Boardman Thank you a for your caring notes 💖

Rose Madura Laurel, our bodies take a beating during OHS. I had a lot of complications post op and was re-hospit... Read more

Rose Madura Laurel, our bodies take a beating during OHS. I had a lot of complications post op and was re-hospitalized 4 times and spent a total of 24 days in the hospital. I guess some of us are more susceptible than others to complications. It was about three months until I felt that I turned a corner. God bless you and praying for you to feel better soon.

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511 days ago

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Lf posted a note for Laurel that says:

Have you contacted your surgeon in Cleveland? He is well known , I am sure he’d want to see you. Plus help you get a local cardiologist

Laurel Howard-Boardman I mistakenly expected concern about my surgical complications after I left Cleveland to return to WI. ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman I mistakenly expected concern about my surgical complications after I left Cleveland to return to WI. I hoped the side effects would subside but was re-hospitalized locally after a day and 1/2. Attempts to communicate with the surgeon were referred to an RN group for response. A local cardiologist said the procedure was well done. I was to have returned to the CC for follow up but seeing the surgeon was not included. I was told I could get follow up care where ever I wished. Under the circumstances, I chose local follow care. My mitral valve repair surgery took place on Nov 1. I am in cardio rehab now but am still having problems with shortness of breath with very minor exertion and chest pains. The chest pains developed following my release from the local cardio hospital unit, while on an in home care program. No chest pains or this level of shortness of breath pre surgery. Wish this was a more positive update. Cardiologist visit tomorrow.

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511 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Laurel that says:

Hi Laurel ,
I hope the symptoms start to improve / subside . I know you ‘ll be feeling frustrated , worried and very tired . Have you spoken to the ...Read more

Hi Laurel ,
I hope the symptoms start to improve / subside . I know you ‘ll be feeling frustrated , worried and very tired . Have you spoken to the local cardiologist ‘s secretary to try and get an appointment . If you can get over on your side slightly or stand up regularly to relief the pressure on your butt , to help heal the pressure sores . I ‘m glad the nurse is visiting , that will make a difference .

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521 days ago

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Earl Brigham posted a note for Laurel that says:

Godspeed on your recovery and thank you for taking care of our vetrans!

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524 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Laurel that says:

Hi Laurel ,
Welcome home and welcome to recovery .

Pamela Gregory Hi Laurel. So glad you are home. I hope you had an ok experience with your surgery in general!💗

Laurel Howard-Boardman I'm inpatient inWI.

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525 days ago

Irine Jane posted a note for Laurel that says:

How was your experience with Dr Gillinov? Did he visit you after surgery? Please share your experience.

Hope you’re recovery goes well.

Laurel Howard-Boardman Yes, Dr Gillinov did visit after surgery. The airport transfers weren't real reliable. Long, hard d ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman Yes, Dr Gillinov did visit after surgery. The airport transfers weren't real reliable. Long, hard day getting home. Arrhythmias and shortness of breath led to hospitalization back home. Idlppn hospital now.

Laurel Howard-Boardman In hospital now.

Irine Jane How are you doing? Are you still in hospital?

Laurel Howard-Boardman Released home on meds and O2 Nov 17. In home care. 2 visits with myPCP and a cardiologist appt this w ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman Released home on meds and O2 Nov 17. In home care. 2 visits with myPCP and a cardiologist appt this week. Homebound other than medappts so far. Have a medical appt w/ my neurologist inMilw (100 miles each way with a long hospital walk on Dec 13. Somewhat concerned about this. Breathing and stamina are problems. Moving more in the house. Cold here in WI

Laurel Howard-Boardman Released home on meds and O2 Nov 17. In home care. 2 visits with myPCP and a cardiologist appt this w ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman Sorry about the note duplications Don't know what caused them. Maybe Adam can fix

Laurel Howard-Boardman On the daily hospital visitation by Dr. Gillinov post surgery, while I was hospitalized at the CC, I ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman On the daily hospital visitation by Dr. Gillinov post surgery, while I was hospitalized at the CC, I saw him briefly, I believe twice. He works with a team and one or two of them were the more frequent visitors. I was inpatient from Nov 1 - 9.

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534 days ago

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Ed Eller posted a note for Laurel that says:

I'm thinking of you and wishing a great result for you and the surgery team today!

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534 days ago

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Patsy Stewart posted a note for Laurel that says:

Laurel, tomorrow is your big day, and I’m sure you are excited and ready to get through this and on with a new chapter of life. I’m sending up lots of prayers ...Read more

Laurel, tomorrow is your big day, and I’m sure you are excited and ready to get through this and on with a new chapter of life. I’m sending up lots of prayers on your behalf for a successful surgery. You can do this! I’m excited to read your victory post in a few days.~❤️

Ana Brusso Lifting you up in prayer for a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you

Laurel Howard-Boardman Thank you. It turned into open heart surgery on Oct 31. Just got home last night. I have a long recov ... Read more

Laurel Howard-Boardman Thank you. It turned into open heart surgery on Oct 31. Just got home last night. I have a long recovery in front of me.