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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 4, 2014

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Tammi Gunwall uploaded a photo

11 years ago (June 27, 2015)

Got a chance to see my heart sister Julie McDonald-Lundgren today. She looked great! I'm glad she is home and recovering well. :) ♡

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Terrie Syvertsen

Tammi! Great photo of you and Julie! Nice you got a chance to hook up with each other. You are two GORGEOUS WOMEN! Loved your other photos too! Thanks for sharing.

Tammy Pilcher

Beautiful heart sisters! I'm so glad y'all got to meet in person! It was so special when I got to meet Melinda in person in February! All of our heart family will share a bond with each other for the rest of our lives! What a blessing from God to... Read more.

Julie McDonald-Lundgren

Connecting has made this so much smoother for me...it really makes a difference to talk with people that have been through this, thank you Tammi!

Lila Robinson

This is so nice; so inspirational! This site has been a God-send for me

Anonymous

You both are lovely. So glad you are doing so well.

Cheryl Batzing

So glad you are doing well Julie...and Tammi...you look awesome! Love our heart family!

Tammi Gunwall

This heart family has been amazing. I honestly don't know how I would've gotten through my surgery (before, during and after!) without all of you. I'm just glad to help in anyway possible for Julie and anyone else going through this...a pay-it-forward moment I like to think of it as.... Read more.

Bob M

God bless and rise up heart sisters!

Adam Pick

When I started HeartValveSurgery.com 9 years ago, one of my dreams was to help connect patients with other patients. I never imagined that dream would extend to the real world. Thank you -- Tammi and Julie -- for sharing this picture and your experiences. You have touched, moved and inspired... Read more.

Julie McDonald-Lundgren

Thank you Adam! If it weren't for this site I would not have found Tammi and I think my anxiety would have taken over without her help...knowing and meeting someone (same age, kids, same concerns) that had been through the same thing made me feel like could get through it,... Read more.

Tammi Gunwall uploaded a photo

11 years ago (February 11, 2015)

Reflecting on my hospital stay at 5 weeks post-op today. I'm just so grateful & blessed! ♡

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Bob M

Great photos! Great recovery! Great smiles! God bless and rise up!

Jim Hernandez

Congratulations on your 5 weeks! Great shots!

Lilly Black

Tammi, you look great! I am happy for you. Your scar looks awesome, it is healing perfectly! :o)

Jim Kelly-Evans

Thanks for posting the photos! Continued smooth recovery!

Patricia Garcia

It is great to reflect back on your pictures to see have far you have come.

Tammi Gunwall uploaded a photo

11 years ago (February 6, 2015)

My 4 wk "scar selfie" in red to honor all women of heart disease (and celebrate my first day of cardio rehab)! :)

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Edith Dim

You look wonderful! Way to go....you are doing great.

Kimberly Biddick

You look great!!!!

Clare Auten

Looking great!

Jim Kelly-Evans

Wonderful photo, Tammi!

Lenore Mitchell

Hey Tammi! I agree, our scars are badges of courage. Love the red. I haven't been ok'd for cardiac rehab yet, but did walk for an hour today (slow as a turtle).

Anonymous

Beautiful picture. So great that the surgery is behind you. And your scar is healing very nice.

Tammy Pilcher

Tammi, you look beautiful!

Bob M

Go Red! And nice scar!

Penny Prichard

Great picture

Adam Pick

Yep. This inspiring snap is definitely going up on our FB page. Beautiful Tammi!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! Go Red!

Clay Rowe

Excellent...lookin good!

Jim O'Brien

Wonderful picture. You do indeed look great. I hope and pray that your recovery stays trouble free.

Cheryl Batzing

Tammi--you have been such a huge encourager for all ahead of you AND behind you! You look so good, my heart sister. Will pray for your continued healing.