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10 hours ago

Elizabeth Darwish posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Hi Lorilyn, I had this surgery November 2022. Took a while to recover but feeling much better. Good luck with your surgery.

Kimberly Eisenhut Elizabeth, You had Tricuspid surgery? Was it open heart or minimally invasive? Repair or replace? I a ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Elizabeth, You had Tricuspid surgery? Was it open heart or minimally invasive? Repair or replace? I am very happy you posted and hope to hear back from you about your journey. Best wishes always, Kim

Lorilyn Bridgesgot a new guestbook post

17 hours ago

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Adam Pick posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Hey Lorilyn, Wishing you a very successful tricuspid valve surgery today with Dr. Sultan at UPMC. Our thoughts are with you!

Lorilyn Bridgesgot a new guestbook post

23 hours ago

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Fidel Martínez Ruiz posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Best wishes and prayers on your tricuspid surgery!!

Lorilyn Bridgesgot a new guestbook post

1 day ago

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Daisy Tanner posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Hi Lorilyn, Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery 🙏🏼♥️ Keep us updated.

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1 day ago

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Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Lorilyn,
I just had my Echo with TR protocol today and am excited about advances Northwestern is doing and studies they are a part of concentrating on our... Read more

Lorilyn,
I just had my Echo with TR protocol today and am excited about advances Northwestern is doing and studies they are a part of concentrating on our specific problem. I wish you well tomorrow and pray everything goes smoothly and your recovery is non eventful and smooth as well. Please let me know how you are when you are up to it.
You've got this! Hugs and lots of love and peace tonight and tomorrow

Lorilyn Bridgesgot a new guestbook post

10 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Lorilyn,
How are you doing? I'd like to try to stay in touch. My email is kimebecker@gmail.com if youd like to connect through email. Please let me know how... Read more

Lorilyn,
How are you doing? I'd like to try to stay in touch. My email is kimebecker@gmail.com if youd like to connect through email. Please let me know how you are and if there are any questions I may assist you with or even just to vent, I am a good listener :)

We are a very rare breed with primary tricuspid

Lorilyn Bridgesgot a new guestbook post

21 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

I just looked you up online and are you the Lorilyn that wrote a book and have a podcast? I hope you see this and we can talk.

Lorilyn Bridgesgot a new guestbook post

21 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Lorilyn, Please stay in touch, as we are 2 of the very few who can understand what we are going through with Tricuspid being our primary problem. I really... Read more

Lorilyn, Please stay in touch, as we are 2 of the very few who can understand what we are going through with Tricuspid being our primary problem. I really need someone to talk to and I am guessing you are also feeling anxious and having some difficulty grasping this whole thing going forward. We need to stay strong and hopeful. I will know on May 27th when I will need surgery, as this cannot stay severe. My interventional cardiologist, Dr Davidson at Northwestern said he wants to see if the diurectic may help my valve leek a little less before going ahead with surgery. Please stay in touch and I am sending big hugs and lots of love

Kimberly Eisenhut I forgot to ask, what procedure are you having done and what did they say is the anatomical problem w ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut I forgot to ask, what procedure are you having done and what did they say is the anatomical problem with the valve they see? I am so glad you posted :) I need a friend here to support and who understands our unique situation.

Craig Howland Hey Kimberly… I have a bicuspid valve with Aortic Stenosis and an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm… Surg ... Read more

Craig Howland Hey Kimberly… I have a bicuspid valve with Aortic Stenosis and an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm… Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday

Kimberly Eisenhut Craig, I will be thinking and praying for you. Please keep us posted and stay strong, you've got thi... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Craig, I will be thinking and praying for you. Please keep us posted and stay strong, you've got this!

Lorilyn Bridgesgot a new guestbook post

42 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Lorilyn that says:

Hello,

I also have moderate to severe Tricuspid regurgitation. I have my TEE on Thursday this week to see exactly what is going on and schedule apt with... Read more

Hello,

I also have moderate to severe Tricuspid regurgitation. I have my TEE on Thursday this week to see exactly what is going on and schedule apt with valve clinic at Northwestern in Chicago after that. It is very rare to find someone elase with primary Tricuspid. Please keep in touch and lets support each other in this journey. I look forward to getting to know you better and keep us posted going forward.
What are your symptoms and what was the deciding factor for your Cardiologist to go ahead with surgery now? I have been in wait and watch mode for almost 8 years and am now getting some symptoms and the fatigue is getting worse. Thank you and wish you all the best going forward.

Lorilyn Bridges Hi, good to hear from you. Have you been in wait mode with mod to severe TR for 8 years??

Kimberly Eisenhut Yes I was, but now after TEE I am told it has been severe since 2023. I was put on diuretic last week ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Yes I was, but now after TEE I am told it has been severe since 2023. I was put on diuretic last week and will have another TTE (echo) at Northwestern and them see the cardiac surgeon, Dr Malaisrie after my test on May 27th. My insurance will not cover trancatheter repair, so most likely will need to be open heart. How about you? How are you and what is happening?

Lorilyn Bridges 8 years seems so long to have Mod to Severe TR. I thought the life span was about 2 years after diagn ... Read more

Lorilyn Bridges 8 years seems so long to have Mod to Severe TR. I thought the life span was about 2 years after diagnosis. There seems to be so much contradicting data and information out there.
I'm scheduled for a Isolated Tricuspid Valve Replacement in May.

Kimberly Eisenhut I agree, what symptoms do you have? Swelling, fatigue, dizziness? I hate this waiting and feel like t ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut I agree, what symptoms do you have? Swelling, fatigue, dizziness? I hate this waiting and feel like thay have put me off so long, but there really were not many treatments until this past year. Why have they decided to replace and not repair for you?

Kimberly Eisenhut I see you have an extremely dilated right atrium. I do not have that, it is very mildly dilated, I th ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut I see you have an extremely dilated right atrium. I do not have that, it is very mildly dilated, I think that is why they decided to go ahead sooner with you. Once it starts affecting the right side of the heart, they move more quickly to make sure you get a better outcome.

Kimberly Eisenhut What is your EF if you dont mind me asking? Mine is always between 55-60.

Kimberly Eisenhut Also, what medications have you been on? I have been on bp meds, Lisinipril and amlodipine and last w ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Also, what medications have you been on? I have been on bp meds, Lisinipril and amlodipine and last week started diuretic. I was on a statin, but went off a month ago.