Today is my 1 year Valve Replacement OHS Anniversary! (This pic was in Jan pre-COVID) Many thanks to everyone on this site whose helpful words and advice got ...Read more
Today is my 1 year Valve Replacement OHS Anniversary! (This pic was in Jan pre-COVID) Many thanks to everyone on this site whose helpful words and advice got me through it!
john roland Life is good Nicole. Which valve type did you go with?
Nicole DuPont Edwards Perimount Bovine. A TAVR is most likely in my future. I’d like to think all will fall into ... Read more
Nicole DuPont Edwards Perimount Bovine. A TAVR is most likely in my future. I’d like to think all will fall into place so I don’t have to do open heart again!
Nicole DuPont I signed up for the American Heart Association Heart Walk not knowing if I would have the strength to ... Read more
Nicole DuPont I signed up for the American Heart Association Heart Walk not knowing if I would have the strength to do it. Knowing it was coming up gave me a focus and a goal. It was a 2.7 mile walk, and I didn’t get out of breath at all, but I did go home and take a nap!
Susan Richards Same for me!!! I did the Alzheimer’s Walk and came home and took a two hour nap!!
Glad to see you ... Read more
Susan Richards Same for me!!! I did the Alzheimer’s Walk and came home and took a two hour nap!!
Glad to see you out and about!!
5 weeks post OHS, and I finally reached my goal of 10,000 steps. I’m amazed with how quickly my body is recovering. In 2 weeks, I’ll be walking in the Heart ...Read more
5 weeks post OHS, and I finally reached my goal of 10,000 steps. I’m amazed with how quickly my body is recovering. In 2 weeks, I’ll be walking in the Heart Walk as a survivor!
Erik Jensen Way to go! This is a great accomplishment. Glad you're feeling well and making good progress.
Tom McDonald Wooh hoo Nicole!
Continued success in your journey and recovery. Everyday gets better!
I am so blessed to have had such a smooth experience. Not a single complication. Now I'm just resting up to get back to my life that I'd put on hold because ...Read more
I am so blessed to have had such a smooth experience. Not a single complication. Now I'm just resting up to get back to my life that I'd put on hold because of the symptoms prior to the surgery. I sure feel great now!
Nicole DuPont I'd like to add that there couldn't be anyone more anxious than me prior to the surgery. I've spent s ... Read more
Nicole DuPont I'd like to add that there couldn't be anyone more anxious than me prior to the surgery. I've spent so much time on this site over the past few months reading each of your stories and worrying about my own. I prepared (and over-prepared) for everything related to the hospital, coming home, etc., and it all turned out fine. Please know that it will be ok, regardless of how your story plays out. We're all on a slightly different path, but there's no question that whatever your challenges, you can find support and answers right here. I'm so thankful for you all.
Susan Lynn Wow! You look fantastic, Nicole! Glad everything turned out perfectly!
Joy Vera What wonderful news, Nicole. Congratulations!
Brian Tinsley great news. I will someday need a root/valve and replacement of my old dacron graft as my aortic valv ... Read more
Brian Tinsley great news. I will someday need a root/valve and replacement of my old dacron graft as my aortic valve leaks quite a bit. The most important thing is finding the right surgeon and making sure you are confident in his/her abilities :)
Lena Afanaseva 1 second and u will be on recovery side. I promise.
Susan Lynn Wishing you all the best, Nicole! I know you're going to do just great. Happy that your sister i ... Read more
Susan Lynn Wishing you all the best, Nicole! I know you're going to do just great. Happy that your sister is with you - I'm sure you'll be walking the halls together by Saturday! We'll be looking forward to your updates! ❤
Tom McDonald Nicole,
You and your medical team are in my prayers for
Your successful surgery tomorrow. You wil ... Read more
Tom McDonald Nicole,
You and your medical team are in my prayers for
Your successful surgery tomorrow. You will be on the recovery side soon and will do great!!