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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Tina Fluhrer got a guestbook from Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

Tina, how is Joe doing today? I hope it's good news!

Tina Fluhrer

Thank you Tammy. His wife called our mom this morning and they had him in the big chair. His wife washed him up today. she said he is in better spirits today and off all the medications except tylonal. They were waiting any minute to go to the achiograma and... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

Thanks, Tina, for the update. It sounds good that he's in good spirits and able to just take Tylenol already. I hope after his tests you'll get a good update! I hope your son and husband feel better soon too! Stomach flu can be rough when it sweeps through the... Read more.

Tina Fluhrer

thank you Tammy, I received a tad bit of news, all I know is that the test showed no blockage and he will not need a stint. They will adjust his medication. His wife said he was still out of the room and being wheeled back to icu room. She... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

Good news! Thanks Tina!

Bob M

We are all praying for Joe to reach through ICU

Tina Fluhrer

Thank you.

Nancy D

Slow and steady and monitored closely until everyone is satisfied that he is doing well. Good news that it isn't a blockage needing any intervention. Praying this issue will resolve quickly, and his spirits stay high!

Tina Fluhrer

YES! Good news>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> YA ALL............he is in his step down room. ~ He texted me from his own phone that he is doing good! I rest easy ~Thank you so much Nancy, Bob Tammy.......... all of you all who bring encouragement to this site. Everyone on this site CARES. Its... Read more.

Tina Fluhrer

Yes Nancy.........I loved how you said no recovery is flawless. That helped so much. and I read so many journal entries that I was able to see the big template of recovery. I needed that. He reached through Bob! :)

Tammy Pilcher

That's great news Tina! Yay!!

Tina Fluhrer got a guestbook from Bob M

11 years ago (December 16, 2014)

Tina, how is Joe doing today? Did he eat his Popsicle. I ate 3 meals in ICU and it helped me on my recovery.

Tina Fluhrer

I will tell him this. We spoke a minute ago!,,,,,,,, I am so happy

Tammy Pilcher

I'm glad you got to talk to Joe! I know that made you feel so much better!

Bob M

Your love for your brother is absolutely awesome! With you on Joe's heart team, his recovery will be perfect! You are awesome!

Adam Pick

Tina, Thanks so much for keeping us updated on Joe's progress. You are a Super Sister!!!

Tina Fluhrer

Tears of joy again................. thank you so much ~

Lori Beuerlein

Tina, joe is a lucky man to have you as a sister! Thanks for the update. Tell him his heart brothers and sisters are thinking about him!

Tina Fluhrer

Thank you so much. I am worried about him. The day or two after is intense. They are looking at him closely to regulate heart rate and blood. He made his first steps today with the therapist. I am so worried about surgery complications now...........ugh....sigh.........

Nancy D

No recovery is flawless. The heart is trying to recover from surgery, and can be easily irritated, and have some normal post op swelling around the wound. Staying one more night in ICU is where he apparently needs to be for now, but hopefully will go to his room soon.... Read more.

Tina Fluhrer

oh Nancy, your words are calming. thank you so much, I needed to hear this. Its so hard to see my big brother down and out like this. This is hard stuff. I see the progress he is making and it pains me that you all have to have gone... Read more.

Tina Fluhrer

Thank you Lori :) I look forward to telling him all about how you all helped me through his first week of recovery.................................... His wife is by his side 24/7. sleeping in the small recliner when she can..... she is doing so well......

Nancy D

He will recover well with the support he has!!! Remind him of the progress he is making and to celebrate the little steps, because those add up and are more frequent than the big steps!! Some days he won't feel like he is progressing but you supporters can remind him... Read more.

Tina Fluhrer got a guestbook from Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (December 13, 2014)

Hi Tina, it's nice to meet you. I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced 6 weeks ago. I'm doing great! I'll keep your brother in my prayers for a successful surgery Monday and a great recovery! Tell him it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. If... Read more.

Tina Fluhrer

Thank you Tammy. Wow.....I am so happy this is behind you. I will show Joe your success story. THANK YOU for reaching out. This is a tough journey for us......thank you so much......God Bless you Tammy.

Tammy Pilcher

You're very welcome! I too have a sweet sister named Tina that was one of my biggest cheerleaders and helpers! Your brother is blessed to have you on his team!

Tina Fluhrer

;) I am amazed at how intense leading to surgery is. This site is so wonderful. I will be keeping you all posted.

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