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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

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

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

Congrats, Jill!!

Lynn Loudermilk

You look great!

Deena Z

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

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

Susan Lynn

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

Jill Boroniec

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

Jill Boroniec

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

Adam Pick

#GoJillGo 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Jill Boroniec

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

John Mohr

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

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

You're looking great!

Sheri Wright

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

So glad you are doing great!!!

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