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Michelle Vecchioneposted a photo

2720 days ago

John Clough, Kim Shuba, Kim Shuba and 12 others reacted to this

❤"Heart Of A Warrior"❤ Favorite shirt ever, found by my Mom..my biggest supporter!

Catie B Awesome! And such a beautiful family!

Fatema Yaqubi Beautiful family god bless

Linda Richards Cute Family ... love your shirt.

Michelle Vecchioneposted a photo

2765 days ago

Shannon Gray, Adam Pick, Betty Sorey and 11 others reacted to this

17 days Post-Op, Rolling thro Market Basket like a Boss 🛵😎 you should see all the dirty looks from the old timers like I was just lazy! Had To wip out ...Read more

17 days Post-Op, Rolling thro Market Basket like a Boss 🛵😎 you should see all the dirty looks from the old timers like I was just lazy! Had To wip out the Scar!😂

Civita Fahey hahaha.. you look great.. I never thought of using one of those when I went.. I got a lot of question ... Read more

Civita Fahey hahaha.. you look great.. I never thought of using one of those when I went.. I got a lot of questions at cardiac rehab.. one woman said to me when she saw me with a monitor.."oh you're one us" you look way too young..so I whipped out the scar.." glad you're doing well enough to go shopping!

Betty Sullivan Sorge Good for you!!! I enjoyed rolling around Costco and Target moiself! Great places to WALK too, when u ... Read more

Betty Sullivan Sorge Good for you!!! I enjoyed rolling around Costco and Target moiself! Great places to WALK too, when u r feeling stronger!

Barbara Wood You look great! And I love that you are showing off your scar:)!

Bonnie Stone-Hope You are too funny! Love it. You go, girl!!

Gerald Poulton Way to go, looking good 👍

Lilly Black I never used one of those either! you look great. :) ❤️

Carmel Power Haha! Glad to see you are doing so well. You’re an inspiration! Great positive attitude.

Bridget Supple Good to see you out and about!

Bev Bott Looking good!

Phyllis Petersen I almost killed a couple of shoppers my first couple of times driving one of those, and yes, tons of ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I almost killed a couple of shoppers my first couple of times driving one of those, and yes, tons of people were giving me dirty looks. Since I had side entry, I couldn't even show the scar. It helped that my brother-in-law was there pulling the stuff from the shelves for those first couple of weeks.

Linda Richards i would walk. Sorry.

Michelle Vecchioneposted a photo

2775 days ago

Craig Wise, Cathy Zuber, Michael Kohring and 17 others reacted to this

1 wk post op today, STILL in hospital so trying to humor myself while showing off new fabulous scar! Cumidin levels are going down instead of up, VERY fustrated ...Read more

1 wk post op today, STILL in hospital so trying to humor myself while showing off new fabulous scar! Cumidin levels are going down instead of up, VERY fustrated but trying to stay optimistic!

Lilly Black Adorable! the meds must be good! :) your scar looks a lot like mine did as well. How are you feeling? ... Read more

Lilly Black Adorable! the meds must be good! :) your scar looks a lot like mine did as well. How are you feeling? you look great! :)

Leslie Bakos Nice smile....Happy you are standing straight...Nice ears.

Gerald Poulton Good for you 👍Love your attitude, you will overcome ! Welcome to the recovery side and positive vi ... Read more

Gerald Poulton Good for you 👍Love your attitude, you will overcome ! Welcome to the recovery side and positive vives coming your way, you rock 💪

Gerald Poulton You have won, hero of the day award,
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Michael Kohring Awesome! what a great attitude you have, it really shows. And you look great for one week post. Ke ... Read more

Michael Kohring Awesome! what a great attitude you have, it really shows. And you look great for one week post. Keep up the happy and healthy recovery!

Barbara Wood Too cute!

Bonnie Stone-Hope You look wonderful! Keep smiling!

Margot Swann Your good attitude will do much for your recovery. Hope it surprises you with how well you do!

Michelle Vecchioneposted a photo

2780 days ago

authur ruwona, Shannon Gray, Lisa Hunley and 21 others reacted to this

48 hrs post op! I SURVIVED!!!! GOD IS GREAT, NEW MECHANICAL VALVE IS DOING GREAT ❤

Gerald Poulton Good job Michelle, welcome to recovery, take it easy now and heal

Rosemary Creutz That's great news!

Kathi Mancuso Great NEWS !!!!!! Welcome to recovery phase now !!

Catie B Congratulations! It's wonderful to hear you're on the other side.

Fatema Yaqubi Congratulations! Happy to see you in recovery side

Tina Williams Good news Michele - get well soon❤️

authur ruwona great news GOD continue to bless you in your recovery side...

Carmel Power Congratulations Michelle! Glad that it all went well.

Wendy Evans Wonderful news! So happy that all went well for you!

Lisa Hunley Great news! Will continue to pray for you.

Rose Madura Great news! Welcome to the recovery side. God bless you.

Michael Kohring Congratulations Michelle!! Here's to a happy, healthy and quick recovery!

Civita Fahey So glad all went well Michelle.. Best wishes for a quick recovery

Leslie Bakos Super DUPERÍ!!!

John Dodson Come to the recovery side Michelle!

Great news Michelle! Best wishes for a smooth recovery too!

Russell Knox Looking good. Welcome to the other side...

Lilly Black Wish I looked like that after 48hrs! I wish you a speedy recovery. Walking helped me recover quickly. ... Read more

Lilly Black Wish I looked like that after 48hrs! I wish you a speedy recovery. Walking helped me recover quickly. All the best!

Steve Fowler God Bless! I hope your recovery is smooth!

David Brunkhorst Good job. You look great. Start walking. Go home.

Barbara Wood Congratulations, you look wonderful! Best wishes for a smooth recovery!

Leslie Bakos Hi Michelle....You look great...BTW how was the breathing tube....

Michelle Vecchione Thank you all!! SO glad its over, and im onto recovery! Ah Leslie, the breathing tube, lol!! Appare ... Read more

Michelle Vecchione Thank you all!! SO glad its over, and im onto recovery! Ah Leslie, the breathing tube, lol!! Apparently my family says i went right to my face to try and pull out so when I finally became awake completely i noticed my arms were strapped down. Lol! But before i Evan realized it was out, wasn't long at all.

David Augustus Welcome to the mechanical valve club. It takes some time to get use hearing your heart working on ev ... Read more

David Augustus Welcome to the mechanical valve club. It takes some time to get use hearing your heart working on every beat, but I always was happy to hear it. Best of luck in your recovery.

Bonnie Stone-Hope You must be SO relieved surgery is over.
So happy for you!

Margot Swann Hip hip hooray! Keep up the great attitude and the God gratitude- it makes all the difference.

Brian Morrison I hope that your back doesn't hurt as much as mine did , but you are looking great I. Sure that you a ... Read more

Brian Morrison I hope that your back doesn't hurt as much as mine did , but you are looking great I. Sure that you are pleased the worst is over

Michelle Vecchione Brian, my back and neck hurt the MOST 1st two days!! Awful! Alot worse than my chest. But i am doing ... Read more

Michelle Vecchione Brian, my back and neck hurt the MOST 1st two days!! Awful! Alot worse than my chest. But i am doing Fantastic now!!!!!

Michelle Vecchioneposted a photo

2787 days ago

Rose Madura, Melissa Houser, Adam Pick and 7 others reacted to this

Good News all arteries and Veins clear as day!👍Thursday after Cardiac Cath. And Pre-Op, Boy am i glad that's over, would have been nice if prior to putting ...Read more

Good News all arteries and Veins clear as day!👍Thursday after Cardiac Cath. And Pre-Op, Boy am i glad that's over, would have been nice if prior to putting me on table they explained they were doing 1 Catheter thro my neck!😩 no mention whatsoever!

Tina Williams Congratulations on the "all clear":)

Adam Pick Great news!

Leslie Bakos How was the neck cath? I got one in the groin for abalation never felt a thing.....

Gerald Poulton I agree Michelle, not only did they not tell me what to expect, they didnt even offer a sedative. But ... Read more

Gerald Poulton I agree Michelle, not only did they not tell me what to expect, they didnt even offer a sedative. But at the end ir wasnt as bad as I thought it would be and like you all arteries clear👍 That is a big deal, not sure if you are symptomatic but I wasnt and that was a reason why, also if your arteries are clear now they should remain that way and that is real good news. It also makes the surgery a lot faster and less time on the heart and lung bipass machine is the best news. Congrats 👍

Bonnie Stone-Hope So glad for you that it is over with good results.

Carmel Power Hi Michelle...Good luck with it all.

Linda Richards Your story sounds like mine. Having moved a lot I was way over due for a doctors apt. Went to a new ... Read more

Linda Richards Your story sounds like mine. Having moved a lot I was way over due for a doctors apt. Went to a new one and she said, OH, you have a loud heart murmur. 3 months I was having surgery but mine was minimal invasive. Big cut under my right boob.
You look too young and healthy ... I'm 54 now, surgery will be 3 years on March 3. I'm 120 lbs now but have never been over weight. Work out and vegetarian for 25 years. Go figure.

Michelle Vecchioneposted a photo

2795 days ago

John Dodson, Barbara Wood, Lilly Black and 8 others reacted to this

My favorite quote of Adam's book!!!... as my surgery is 13 days away, UGGGH, my fear, panic and anxiety is at an ALL time high, i can't Evan put it into words!!! ...Read more

My favorite quote of Adam's book!!!... as my surgery is 13 days away, UGGGH, my fear, panic and anxiety is at an ALL time high, i can't Evan put it into words!!! I look at this quote eversingle morning, crazy i know, but whatever works to help Give some p

Rose Madura Hi Michelle, it's really not as scary as our minds tell us. I remember that quote when I read the boo ... Read more

Rose Madura Hi Michelle, it's really not as scary as our minds tell us. I remember that quote when I read the book. Let us know if you have any questions.

John Dodson HI Michelle, I really like this quote too. A clever and humorous way of saying resign yourself, you' ... Read more

John Dodson HI Michelle, I really like this quote too. A clever and humorous way of saying resign yourself, you'll worry less!

Adam Pick I looooooovved hearing that Sue as well! Thanks for posting Michelle!!!

Lilly Black That's so awesome and so true! Love it!

Adam Pick Fyi... Here is one of my favorite poems about fear. https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery ... Read more

Adam Pick Fyi... Here is one of my favorite poems about fear. https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/12/24/fear-anxiety-before-heart-valve-surgery/

“Any Last Words To Calm My Fears?” Asks Carole

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/12/24/fear-anxiety-before-heart-valve-surgery/

Carole just sent me an email that touches on a common, patient emotion prior to surgery… fear. In her note she writes, “Adam - Next week I am scheduled f

John Dodson Great poem Adam, thanks for providing the link!

Lilly Black Great poem and great advice! Going through such a life changing experience and knowing I did everythi ... Read more

Lilly Black Great poem and great advice! Going through such a life changing experience and knowing I did everything in my power to help myself is so important! It gives me peace of mind and courage to keep moving forward and living life to its fullest! I will keep on ticking ❤️✌️

Bob Gillespie I found the surgery to be a piece of cake, I slept right through it like a baby.

Bridget Supple Hey, Michelle, this was my favorite quote, too! It reminded me so much of something my mom would have ... Read more

Bridget Supple Hey, Michelle, this was my favorite quote, too! It reminded me so much of something my mom would have said, she was so down to earth. Hang in there, you will be fine. Honestly, I had myself so worked up before surgery. Afterwards, I wondered what the heck my problem was. I won't say it was the easiest thing I've ever done, but it was certainly not the drama I had built it up to be in my head. Out of ICU in one day and the hospital three days later. Was on Tylenol by Day Two. The worst thing that happened was I threw up in ICU and that hurt like crazy! Take care and try not to worry about it. Everything will be alright!

Civita Fahey I found that quote very calming also.. I see that you are from Saugus Mass.. I live in Topsfield on t ... Read more

Civita Fahey I found that quote very calming also.. I see that you are from Saugus Mass.. I live in Topsfield on the Middleton line.. my gym is in Saugus! I'd be happy to talk if you feel you need some extra comfort from someone who has been there and done that..I had surgery almost 6 months ago.. my email is formia0711@gmail.com.. shoot me an email and we can exchange numbers if you like.

Jean Jackson I also loved this quote- put things into perspective. I'm British too so I credited that to our stoic ... Read more

Jean Jackson I also loved this quote- put things into perspective. I'm British too so I credited that to our stoic upbringing!

Michael Kohring yes, absolutely, I quoted this one quite a bit leading up to my surgery

Michelle Vecchioneposted a photo

2830 days ago

Soggy Rodent, Rose Madura, Shannon Gray and 3 others reacted to this

My husband and my mom right by my side as we ate in North End after meeting wth Surgeon in Boston... The BOTH of them have never EVER missed any of my Appointments, ...Read more

My husband and my mom right by my side as we ate in North End after meeting wth Surgeon in Boston... The BOTH of them have never EVER missed any of my Appointments, so BLESSED to have the support system I have, its truely what keeps me going!!❤