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903 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Teegan that says:

Teegan , takes things one day at a time . That is all you can do . Let the doctors do their job . Look after yourself the best you can in the meantime .... Read more

Teegan , takes things one day at a time . That is all you can do . Let the doctors do their job . Look after yourself the best you can in the meantime .
This lovely online community is here to listen and for you to chat with , you know that

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

997 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for Teegan that says:

You got it Teegan! Prayers your way. It takes some patience with the recovery process. I know it may seem like forever, but you will be okay., in fact... Read more

You got it Teegan! Prayers your way. It takes some patience with the recovery process. I know it may seem like forever, but you will be okay., in fact stronger than you were before. You're really young and will heal so much faster than most of us. Just you see. BTW- you look FAB in this video. Great posture too.

Teegan West Thank you so much. I’ve had a lot of pain with my young age bc apparently I have a lot more nerve e ... Read more

Teegan West Thank you so much. I’ve had a lot of pain with my young age bc apparently I have a lot more nerve endings so therefore a lot more pain. Thank for the continued support and prayers 🥰😇

Deena Z Yep, you got it. I remember the Physician Assistant telling me it was going to really hurt when ... Read more

Deena Z Yep, you got it. I remember the Physician Assistant telling me it was going to really hurt when my chest tubes were being removed and to brace for it. I felt barely nothing. I read that younger persons have more pain, because there is more muscle, and I guess also nerves to create pain. Finally, there is a good side for being older!

That said, the up side is that you will heal way faster.

It took me 14 months to stop being really tired.

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1009 days ago

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LOUIS MARTINEZ posted a note for Teegan that says:

Wishing you the best today as we are both going to be in surgery. Post after when you can.

Teegan West How did your surgery go?

LOUIS MARTINEZ Hi Teegan, sorry late reply as I've been giving myself time for healing. So they discharged me Nov 1 ... Read more

LOUIS MARTINEZ Hi Teegan, sorry late reply as I've been giving myself time for healing. So they discharged me Nov 1st. Should have been Oct 30th one of the surgery areas where the tubes drained was leaking so they decided to keep me the 31st and still leaking they did send me home with a bag of DIY bandages. The late called me and thought I should come back for Echo Cardio to rule out any blood around heart. They also put me on antibiotics because couple days before discharge the area on my left wrist that they had the main IV was swallen and tender. At home it did start to ooze after first shower. Still on the antibiotics. Slowly feeling improvement each day.
What about you?

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1009 days ago

LOUIS MARTINEZ posted a note for Teegan that says:

Wishing you the best today as we are both going to be in surgery. Post after when you can.

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1009 days ago

Buth Abd posted a note for Teegan that says:

Teegan hope your surgery goes as smooth as it can be, and you recover soon

Teegan West Thank you! It’s been a journey for sure! Discharged yesterday and follow up next week Wednesday. Ho ... Read more

Teegan West Thank you! It’s been a journey for sure! Discharged yesterday and follow up next week Wednesday. Hopeful for a clear bill of health. Struggling with left lung fluid (around it, not in it)

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1009 days ago

Holly Wale posted a note for Teegan that says:

Teegan, Praying and thinking of you today!

Teegan West Thank you! Recovery is life changing. Staying positive as best I can and letting myself cry when I ne ... Read more

Teegan West Thank you! Recovery is life changing. Staying positive as best I can and letting myself cry when I need to as well

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1010 days ago

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Susan Lynn posted a note for Teegan that says:

Wishing you all the best, Teegan! We're cheering for you!
Go get 'em!

Teegan West Thank you! Working hard on this recovery.

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1010 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Teegan that says:

Teegan , wishing you good luck for your surgery tomorrow .

Kimberly Eisenhut You will be in my prayers tonight

Ed Eller Teegan, I seemed to have been blessed through this whole process. I'm sharing those blessings for yo... Read more

Ed Eller Teegan, I seemed to have been blessed through this whole process. I'm sharing those blessings for you! I look foward to hearing from you soon.

Donna Casaletto Thinking of you 🙏☺️

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1010 days ago

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Angela Meletiadis posted a note for Teegan that says:

May God bless you, Teegan, and give your surgical team wisdom to make the correct decisions for your heart valve, with a speedy recovery back to your active ...Read more

May God bless you, Teegan, and give your surgical team wisdom to make the correct decisions for your heart valve, with a speedy recovery back to your active life!!! Be strong, be at peace!

George Gardopee Teegan- I hope you have an excellent outcome. You are in very good hands with Dr Gillinov - probably ... Read more

George Gardopee Teegan- I hope you have an excellent outcome. You are in very good hands with Dr Gillinov - probably none better! I’m betting you will be surprised at how much easier this will be than you imagined.

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1011 days ago

Greg Lewis posted a note for Teegan that says:

Hi! Hope your flight was good, and that tomorrow, and Tuesday go off without any problems! I will say a little prayer for your doctors, and team, that they ...Read more

Hi! Hope your flight was good, and that tomorrow, and Tuesday go off without any problems! I will say a little prayer for your doctors, and team, that they have all the wisdom and focus they need, to get your heart repaired and you, back on your feet asap! It will all be fine, Teegan!

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1011 days ago

Diane Pellowe posted a note for Teegan that says:

Good luck. Mine is mitral regurgitation, too. I’m not scheduled yet. I’ll be interested to read about your experience. All the best!

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1015 days ago

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Laura Bickford posted a note for Teegan that says:

Hi Teegan- glad you did your research! I had my mitral valve repaired in January 2022 at the Cleveland clinic by Dr. Daniel Burns (works with Dr. Gillinov... Read more

Hi Teegan- glad you did your research! I had my mitral valve repaired in January 2022 at the Cleveland clinic by Dr. Daniel Burns (works with Dr. Gillinov). They are awesome and everyone at the CC was great! I'm a nurse and I was very impressed. I too had anxiety. Dr. Burns nicely and honestly spelled out my surgical plans. I had plan A (robotic repair), plan B (sternotomy repair), plan C (sternotomy with valve replacement - having to decide whether mechanical valve or animal valve). They wouldn't truly know till they got in. When I woke up in ICU, my first question was - what did they do? Luckily I had the robotic repair. They very much focus on what is best for each individual patient. You are in good hands. Let me know if you have any questions and I will try to answer. Laura

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1015 days ago

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LOUIS MARTINEZ posted a note for Teegan that says:

Oh Teegan I am with you. We both have the same surgery date. I will be in Vancouver Canada having my Heart Valve replacement and you will be having your.... Read more

Oh Teegan I am with you. We both have the same surgery date. I will be in Vancouver Canada having my Heart Valve replacement and you will be having your. Mine was suppose to be on the 13th but Surgeon got COVID and they cancelled. They just called me this morning with new date. I know your issue is but different but know I wish you well and a happy healthy recovering all around. A lot to go through so young. Girl we are here for you.

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1015 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for Teegan that says:

Hi Teegan, I had a mitral valve repair and two surgeons said they could repair it and the third wanted to replace it. They ought to have given you a reason ...Read more

Hi Teegan, I had a mitral valve repair and two surgeons said they could repair it and the third wanted to replace it. They ought to have given you a reason for why a repair is uncertain. For me, I had severe calcification on my annular ring, so that is why all three of the surgeons told me a sternum cut was the only way to go. The calcification is also why one surgeon didn't what to repair it; took more skills to do the repair over a replacement. I would ask the "why", so you can understand the surgeons' logic. Will it make a difference in what is ultimately done with your valve during surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, no. -- But I prefer to understand what is going on with my heart. Either way, know you will be okay. Low risk surgery compared to 15 plus years ago. Congrats on the engagement!

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1017 days ago

Klara Čičić posted a note for Teegan that says:

Hi Teegan and welcome, fellow young heart warrior ! You chose the best clinic in the world as far as I know and one of the best heart surgeons for mitral valve. ...Read more

Hi Teegan and welcome, fellow young heart warrior ! You chose the best clinic in the world as far as I know and one of the best heart surgeons for mitral valve. I am wishing you all the best and looking forward to follow your journey!

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1017 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Teegan that says:

Hi Teegan ,
Welcome

You are going to be okay .
I had a severely leaking mitral valve , I had open heart surgery and have a new heart valve .
You are in good... Read more

Hi Teegan ,
Welcome

You are going to be okay .
I had a severely leaking mitral valve , I had open heart surgery and have a new heart valve .
You are in good hands and have great support .

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1017 days ago

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Angela Meletiadis posted a note for Teegan that says:

Hello Teegan. I'm sorry for all the uncertainty surrounding your upcoming surgery. I did not do any of the preparation activities you wrote about. I really ...Read more

Hello Teegan. I'm sorry for all the uncertainty surrounding your upcoming surgery. I did not do any of the preparation activities you wrote about. I really didn't have time. I think you'll be just fine! A sternotomy is the gold standard they say, and I can bet that they will leave as tiny of a scar as possible! Keep yourself busy in the meantime. I tried to stay away from the videos of the proceedure because it made me think too much and get into psychological upheaval. Be at peace! The sternotomy gives the surgeons more options to make the right decisions once they see what's going on. My prayers will be focused on the perfect decision and a successful procedure!!!

Teegan Westgot a new guestbook post

1038 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Teegan that says:

Hey Teegan, As one of the newest members of our community... Welcome!

I hope the educational information and wonderful people in our community, will help... Read more

Hey Teegan, As one of the newest members of our community... Welcome!

I hope the educational information and wonderful people in our community, will help you along your journey to a healthy heart.

Fyi, You're in great hands with Dr. Gillinov and the Cleveland Clinic team. Many patients here have had excellent surgical outcomes with Dr. Gillinov.

If you need anything, please let me know. I'm here to help.

michael swarzman That's so wonderful Klara!

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