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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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5 years ago (May 17, 2021)

Hi y'all 👋 I'm reporting back from a mini-sternotomy last Wednesday at CC with Dr Svensson and team. He repaired my bicuspid aortic valve and replaced my ascending aorta with a Dacron graft. I was in the ICU for two days because of a lack of beds o

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Jill Boroniec

5 years ago (May 17, 2021)

ooops! whole message didn't come through. Here goes the rest - I was in the ICU for two days due to lack of beds on the step-down unit but transferred there on Friday and then was discharged yesterday on Sunday! The care in the hospital was excellent from the PCA... Read more.

Patsy Stewart

5 years ago (May 17, 2021)

Wonderful report and you look great!! I hope you do well with recovery and can enjoy those days off. You might try putting a pillow under your knees. It seems to take some tension off of your spine. Hang in there for a bit. You'll be curled up in that... Read more.

Dylan Kempers

5 years ago (May 17, 2021)

Congrats, Jill!!

Lynn Loudermilk

5 years ago (May 17, 2021)

You look great!

Deena Z

5 years ago (May 17, 2021)

Never in a billion years would I think you just had open heart surgery. Can I have what you're having?! As for restful sleep, besides the wedge, extra pillows or a recliner, it is matter of time.

Anonymous

5 years ago (May 17, 2021)

Congratulations Jill, you are now in recovery YAY! You look great. Continued good health and God Bless you

Susan Lynn

5 years ago (May 18, 2021)

Jill - Yay! You did it! You look terrific! It's good to have you on the recovery side!

Jill Boroniec

5 years ago (May 18, 2021)

Thanks everyone! So happy to be in this phase ❤️🩹

Jill Boroniec

5 years ago (May 18, 2021)

Deena - you're too funny! Seeing all of y'all conquer this helped me maintain perspective through it. So grateful 💕

Adam Pick

5 years ago (May 19, 2021)

#GoJillGo 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Jill Boroniec

5 years ago (May 19, 2021)

Thanks Adam for creating this space and for writing your book! Knowing what to expect is half the battle!

John Mohr

5 years ago (May 19, 2021)

Pillows are the key. Surround yourself with several under your arms etc. That seemed to help me a lot. I am a side sleeper but slept on my back for some time after surgery. And use your heart pillow as well when you sleep. Good luck!

William Gentile

5 years ago (May 20, 2021)

Hi Jill, you look awesome, am happy that you are doing so well. I'm off to see Dr. Svensson for (valve + aneurysm) surgery here soon (6/10) - any good things to know when speaking with him? Can you tell me more about the repair vs replacement option for your... Read more.

Sheri Wright

5 years ago (May 21, 2021)

You're looking great!

Sheri Wright

5 years ago (May 21, 2021)

I had trouble getting comfortable to sleep too. I rolled as far as I could onto my right side and husband put a thin pillow behind me. Then I could rest. Also, if I rolled, I didn't go all the onto my back.

David Smith

5 years ago (May 24, 2021)

So glad you are doing great!!!

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