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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.
❤️ 🥰 Cathleen Weed, Susan Lynn and reacted to this
Rose Madura
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
Rose - thanks so much! Agree, but more time to pray, be positive and have relaxing fun.
Matthew Malooly
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
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.
Greg Michalowski
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
Deb... the Warrior. B-Positive : ) You Got This....too.
Ana Brusso
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
Great attitude Deb, I went through a postponement also and everything went well. You will do well. Great collage. 🙏❤️
STEPHEN MORRIS
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
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.
Deena Z
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
LOVE the vision board, Deb!!
Susan Lynn
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
I love your board!!! This will all be behind you before you know it.
Gerald Poulton
2 years ago (August 28, 2023)
Just a small wrinkle, life is good
Deb Michalowski
2 years ago (August 29, 2023)
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!
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Susan Lynn
2 years ago (August 25, 2023)
Enjoy your weekend! We'll be cheering for you on Monday! You've got this! ❤️
Adam Pick
2 years ago (August 25, 2023)
Love the picture! And, the attitude. Yes! You got this Deb! If you need anything, please let me know! 👍👍❤️❤️
Robert Miller
2 years ago (August 25, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 26, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 26, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 26, 2023)
What a great way to relax beforehand. The pool looks wonderful in this heat!
Deena Z
2 years ago (August 26, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 26, 2023)
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
2 years ago (August 26, 2023)
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.
Juli Gorence Fernandez
2 years ago (August 26, 2023)
You got this Deb! I will be thinking of you. You are going to kick ass.
Amy Ames
2 years ago (August 27, 2023)
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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