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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 2, 2023

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Deb Michalowski added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
Was literally typing "Today's the Day" and get a call from Dr. Riley's office saying that he had an emergency this morning and my surgery has been pushed to Thursday at 1 p.m. now. Starting back medication and carrying on the relaxation (Movie Theater, Pool, maybe walk around Scottsdale Fashion... Read more.
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Rose Madura
Deb, I also went through a postponement and it threw me for a loop! Focus on the positive and do something totally relaxing. Thursday will be here soon enough. Godspeed!
Deb Michalowski
Rose - thanks so much! Agree, but more time to pray, be positive and have relaxing fun.
Matthew Malooly
a nursing strike started a week before my surgery was scheduled. I ended up being one of the only patients that didn't need rescheduling, but we didn't know for sure surgery was happening at all until the day before we flew out. Not easy to deal with. But bonus days... Read more.
Ana Brusso
Great attitude Deb, I went through a postponement also and everything went well. You will do well. Great collage. 🙏❤️
STEPHEN MORRIS
I feel bad when I hear surgery was cancelled. But I was the recipient of emergency surgery and other people's surgery got cancelled...my surgery took twice as long as expected and I even think some who showed up for surgery that day did not get their surgery. Without the surgery... Read more.
Clifford Teoh
Hang in there, Deb! My husband's surgeon just stopped by to confirm tomorrow morning's surgery. Your surgery will be behind you soon enough.
Susan Lynn
Wow! That's the spirit, Deb! It's happened to a few heart warriors on this site, but you'll just have to wait until Thursday to be our next rock star! Stay positive! We'll be waiting for you! ❤️
Pamela Gregory
I love your board!!! This will all be behind you before you know it.
Deb Michalowski
To all - Thanks for the well wishes and confirmation that emergencies happen. Thank you Stephen for sharing how you were the recipient of emergency and are here with us today - thank goodness! Shifting to the wonder of emergency surgery and the many lives saved, thanks to it. Waiting... Read more.
Deb Michalowski added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (August 25, 2023)
Thursday evening in pool relaxing with great music. Getting ready! We've got this!
😮 ❤️ Adam Pick, Pamela Gregory and reacted to this
Susan Lynn
Enjoy your weekend! We'll be cheering for you on Monday! You've got this! ❤️
Adam Pick
Love the picture! And, the attitude. Yes! You got this Deb! If you need anything, please let me know! 👍👍❤️❤️
Robert Miller
I wish you all the best!!! You will be in good hands. Recovery is hard but I never felt as safe as when I went in for surgery and after surgery. You have all these great people caring for you.
Jerry Brown
Absolutely love seeing you Deb (and Greg :-) relaxing as you head into the weekend. You have many, many caring folks pulling for you. Enjoy the weekend and crush this surgery next week. As so many have said, YOU GOT THIS DEB!
Michael Solis
Being well versed and prepared is essential to the process. I had my aortic valve replaced as well as double bypass surgery on 5 15 23. Back to work part time after 6 weeks. Three months post surgery I am feeling much better. Be patient - recovery takes time -... Read more.
Grace Mason
What a great way to relax beforehand. The pool looks wonderful in this heat!
Deena Z
Goooooo Deb. Thinking of you. Hold this great pic nearby, because it will be cool to post another one a couple months or so after your surgery! Nice way to relax. Floating, being submerged, in water has to be meditative. As Adam also knows so well too. ❤️😊🙏
Debra Keife
And the pool will be your best friend post surgery once the incision is healed. I do water aerobics 3 times per week. The best cardio workout! I am 2 years post surgery and feel good. Best well wishes on your surgery.
Deb Michalowski
Thank you so much to all - Susan, Adam (love the pic - saved to my photos), Robert, Jerry, Michael, Grace, Deena, and Debra! I am really getting psyched to get this done on Monday and start the good work to breathe like I have never done before on the... Read more.
Amy Ames
Yay Deb! It sounds like you are in good hands and so many of us are praying for you to have a successful surgery and gentle and speedy healing process. You are not alone, we love you so much! 🩷

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