Roxanne's Guestbook

Hi Roxanne, I\'m so glad ur doing good and to see you back on this site. I responded to ur message on my guestbook. I also left my contact information. Stephanie Dennard

Roxanne, I just had a moment to read your story, thank you very much for the verse below, I\'m heading into OHS, in the near future hopefully by mid-June, and it has been an emotional rollercoaster, but that verse really puts it in perspective, I too can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. You was sent by God to renew my strength this morning, thank you very much...continue to take one day at a time, and keep encouraging everyone, God has a plan for you. Phlippians 4;13 - I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Thanks again, Don L

Hi I\'m a patient with fallot tetralogy as well and would like to know how u r getting on as u have not been updating since oct last yr. I\'m 25 this yr and I know I will need the operation sooner or later. My heart has not been enlarged but my valve is severely leaky. Do reply to let me know. My email is Angeline_87@Hotmail.com. Thanks

Hi Roxanne: My 13-year old son, Lucian, had his pulmonary valve replaced on September 14. Reading your journal gives us such hope that he will return to \'normal\' after recovery. I\'m so happy that you are able to begin running again. I wanted to share something with you. My husband and I took turns staying overnight with Lucian in the hospital. I stayed the first night. Lucian was in excruciating pain. He kept getting a terrible pain in both of his shoulders. It was scary to see him in such pain. The nurses and doctors were puzzled. They did an ECG and gave him morphine. Nothing seemed to help. He suffered for over two hours. I was quietly panicking thinking that something was terribly wrong. Lucian said, \"Mom I think they made a mistake...I think something is wrong and I just want to go home.\" I whispered into his ear to pray to Jesus and ask for some relief from the pain. I sat at the end of his bed an began praying to Jesus and the Blessed Mother. I felt that the Blessed Mother would intercede. A peace came over the room and within 5 minutes Lucian was peacefully sleeping...no more pain. From that time on he only needed Advil and Tylenol for pain. He is home 3 weeks now and hasn\'t had any pain whatsoever! I have read your journal and feel your strong faith in our Lord above. We stand with you in our faith and praise our heavenly Father for his blessings. Thank you for getting in touch with us through Lucian\'s journal...we will continue to read your journal postings. Bev Zingarella

Hi Roxanne, I was happy to see that you are progressing so well and that your wire situation is resolving. You have certainly needed faith to carry you through. Twenty months ago at the age of 51, I underwent a mitral valve replacement. It was also my second time around. My first surgery was done at age 5 to correct a congenital defect. I really was fortunate my valve lasted this long. At the age of 14, I was told my valve would be replaced by age 20. I have been so blessed in my recovery. It is great to no longer have the murmur that has been with me since childhood. It is great to return to the activities we love. . My husband and I just completed a three day backpacking trip. Woohoo! I felt so blessed to be able to experience God\'s beautiful creation in this manner. Eventually my porcine valve will need to be replaced. I am hoping that technology will permit a transcatheter procedure when the time comes. But if not I know that Jesus will be in the boat with me again! Isn\'t it wonderful to see God\'s hand in the adventure? Dear sister, God is good! He will continue to be with you through this adventure. Prayerfully thinking of you. Michelle

Oh, my dear little Roxanne.... What an awful thing to be dealing with now! You will be in my prayers. Keep us updated. You\'ve gone through too much already. In Christ love.... Sheila Garrison

Hi Roxanne, It will be my privilege to pray as I just got out of the hospital today. You have suffered a great deal and I know God has a special plan for your life because you seek his glory. Matt

Hey Roxanna, I\'m new here and you stood out to me, one being a similar age, I\'m 30 and two that you had your last surgery the day before I had my last one. Just on two different continents! Hope all is well xx

Hi Roxanne, Sounds as though you are doing great! I have a question: Are you able to wear a bra yet? I can only wear my soft sports bra without it rubbing on part of incision. (Sorry about this question all you guys out there) Would like to hear you input or anybody elses. Sheila Garrison Apple Valley,CA

I love you and am so proud of you. You are an amazing Godly example to me and I am so thankful that God has given you more time on this earth so that I can enjoy you. Our prayers are with you as you continue this journey. Love Robbie.

Hey Rox we have been praying for you and Chris in this time. God is wonderful I know you know this. He has great plans for you! You are a wonderful testimony of who He is with or without this process. I just had my Bible open to Ephesians and I looked down to see Ephesians 2:8-10. I dont know what we can offer you or do for you at this time so please let us know what your needs are, what can you eat? how can we help? Miss you guys and again you are in our prayers!

Dear Roxanne, Your last entry gave me the chills....very moving. I didn\'t realize you received a human tissue valve. I hope you will share with us the story once you receive it. God has blessed you in so many ways and His love continues to amaze me, also. Sheila Garrison

Great post Roxanne! I\'m glad to near from you. I\'m 5 weeks post-op myself. It\'s crazynhowmthe body can heal after being hit by a truck. God\'s healing power is being seen in both of us sister! Keep up the great work! Kent Kersey Salem, OR

Hi Roxanne, We\'re praying for you and I\'m looking forward to coffee again sometime after we get back from holidays and when you\'re feeling up to it! Love you lots!! Ken & Elaine

Hey there! Don\'t rush things Roxanne! Everyone is different! Listen to your nurses and do what you can! :) Sounds like you had a lot more done than some of us! I ended up back in the hospital for 4 more days after they released me. I had a bacterial infection. BUT, I think in the end it helped me get stronger faster...I couldn\'t over do it in the hospital! :) (although I was so sad to be there again) I wish you luck on your journey! One day at a time! :) Christy Naughton from Atlanta, GA

Greetings, Roxanne, from Sheila in California. Sounds as though you are working really hard on recovering. So proud of you! You are so blessed to have a wonderful man by your side. After I\'m healed from my surgery (13 days out) and since my heart is fixed...I think it will be time to open my heart up to love again. Blessings to you!! Sheila Garrison

Mary from california, I accidentally deleted your comment! Thanks for your prayers! I would love to know how you are doing, please let me know your last name so I can follow your journal!

Hi Roxanne. Way to go with the walking! Your journey to 30 minutes will go in no time flat. You can get heart rate monitors from Timex and Polar - order online after a Google search for a good price or your local big sporting goods store will have. They\'re usually under $100. Most models have a chest band with the heart sensor and a wrist watch for the display. -- DVB

Hi Roxanne! I had my mitral and aortic valves replaced 5 weeks ago. God is good!!!!!! It looks like you are doing really well and have awesome nurses! You go girl!!!! Try to walk when you can and stay on top of your breathing machine. :) Prayers are with you!!!!! Christy Naughton