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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 10, 2014

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10 years ago (September 8, 2015)
Florida sunset. Trying to learn to take pictures.
10 years ago (September 8, 2015)
Boat on the davit and ready to go, great picture
10 years ago (September 8, 2015)
Thanks Tim, our sons were both home today (at the same time) for the first time since Father's Day and were trying to teach me how to take a picture and upload it.
10 years ago (September 9, 2015)
Well done ! Really beautiful! Thanks for sharing ❤️
10 years ago (September 9, 2015)
Thanks Jeanette, you're a sweet heart sister!
10 years ago (September 9, 2015)
"Davit "? In Michigan we call that a "lift". Of course in Michigan it's winter for nine months and then we have three months of damn poor sledding. Nice picture.
10 years ago (September 9, 2015)
Thanks Duane, I actually had to look up "davit" to see what that meant. We call it our boat "lift" too. It seems like I learn something new here every time I log in. Thanks Tim for teaching me a new word.:-)
10 years ago (September 12, 2015)
Tammy-Beautiful photo. I would love to be so near the water! I get photos from my cousin with many "water" shots where they kayak and bicycle. They love Florida and have retired there. Glad you have your son's around for a visit!
10 years ago (September 12, 2015)
Thanks so much Terrie, you're a sweet heart sister too! I'm not very experienced with technical things or I could take and post some really neat pictures and videos here. We have dolphins that swim by just out from the end of our dock, they round up schools of fish,... Read more.
10 years ago (October 22, 2015)
Wow.. that is gorgeous! You captured some beautiful color tones in the light orange sky with the faded water in the background embossed by the colorful flag. You are blessed to live on the water!
10 years ago (October 22, 2015)
Thank you so much, Michael! I have to give my son most of the credit for helping me take this picture. I'm still learning. :-) We do feel blessed to get to live here and see the way God's beautiful creation is constantly changing, but always breathtaking. Thanks again for... Read more.
Tammy Pilcher uploaded a photo
11 years ago (August 6, 2015)
Finally...my scar picture at 9 months post op.
11 years ago (August 6, 2015)
Hope you are feeling as good as you look! So many of us have been given a second chance and it shows.
11 years ago (August 6, 2015)
Mas Bonita Tammy!!! Such a great smile!!! Can I post this at our Facebook page? I'm sure this will inspire thousands and thousands of people!!
11 years ago (August 6, 2015)
Great picture Tammy. Looking good!
11 years ago (August 6, 2015)
Great picture, your scar is looking good. It must have been nice having the smaller cut.
11 years ago (August 6, 2015)
Thank you all so much! You all are so kind! Adam, you are welcome to post it on the Facebook page. I would be so happy if it could help someone still waiting for their surgery. Thanks again everybody! I love my heart family! :-)
11 years ago (August 6, 2015)
Beautiful smile heart sister! Nice scar!
11 years ago (August 7, 2015)
You look wonderful, Tammy. The scar is perfect where it is with that top.
11 years ago (August 7, 2015)
Looks great Tammy. I went back for my first post op on Wednesday. The PA looked at my incision and commented on the several suture ends emerging from it. I thought the little scratchy things I held been feeling were just small bits of scab. EEWWWW!!! creeped me out and... Read more.
11 years ago (August 7, 2015)
Thank you all so much! Y'all are so kind! John, it is a small world! Our son likes living over there. There is so much to do and see! What did the PA do about your suture ends emerging? That would have creeped me out too! :-)
11 years ago (August 7, 2015)
Tammy. She poked at them and said "oh, there's some suture ends working their way out" :) but really, she said it's not a problem and they will disappear over time.
11 years ago (August 7, 2015)
Tammy, do you attend a church at home? A young man out of our church here started a church in Destination a couple of years ago. It is called Emarld Coast Baptist. He has a semi regular column in a local paper down there. His name is Timothy Braddock. Just... Read more.
11 years ago (August 7, 2015)
Tammy, that should be Destin. We must always remember to spell check our auto coerce.
11 years ago (August 7, 2015)
Thanks Bill! :-) John, we actually drive 25 miles inland to attend the church we've belonged to for 25 years. Even though there are great churches closer, we have family ties to our church. I think I know of the church you're speaking of in Destin (also a great church).... Read more.
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Anonymous
11 years ago (August 8, 2015)
Wow, that scar is hardly noticeable. Incredible. You look like you feel healthy too.
11 years ago (August 8, 2015)
Awesome picture! Wish I looked that good EVER!! But the worry lines are gone now that I'm 4 months post-op!
11 years ago (August 8, 2015)
Thank you both so much! Karen, I do feel more healthy now.:-) Linda, I know what you mean about the worry lines being gone now. I think we have more to smile about now! Congrats on 4 months! :-)
11 years ago (August 8, 2015)
Thanks again to Jeanette, Tim, Kelly, Adam, Lynne, Gerald, Rhonda, Bob, Edith, John, Lora Lee, Bill, Karen, and Linda! I really appreciate your very sweet comments! I love this amazing heart family! God bless y'all! :-)
11 years ago (August 8, 2015)
God is a loving God and he passed his grace on to you also you look great keep up the good work bless you..
11 years ago (August 8, 2015)
Thanks so much, Janice! "God is a loving God", Amen!! I'm so thankful to have you as my sister in Christ, as well as my heart sister. "For our hearts shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name.". Psalms 33:21.
11 years ago (August 9, 2015)
Tammy you look wonderful!!!!!! God bless
11 years ago (August 9, 2015)
Thanks so much, Sherry! Prayers and best wishes for your surgery, too! You'll do great! Mine wasn't as bad as I anticipated it would be. God bless you!
11 years ago (August 9, 2015)
💕You are welcome and thank you Tammy that means a lot and I'm very much thankful also to be a sister in Christ and heart sister To you Amen God Is So Good!!!
11 years ago (August 11, 2015)
Thank you so much, Morgan! :-)
10 years ago (August 15, 2015)
Hey...you look great and good to know you're doing so well. Thank you for being so supportive of me and others here. It means a lot.
10 years ago (August 16, 2015)
Thank you so much, Clay! I really appreciate your kindness! I hope you're doing well too!
10 years ago (August 26, 2015)
WOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LADY PRAISE THE LORD FOR A NEW CHANCE AT LIFE WHAT A AWESOME GOD WE SERVE TO SEE US THRU THIS TIME OF OHS AMEN
10 years ago (August 26, 2015)
Thank you so much, Steve! I'm Praising our Lord with you, heart brother, for this second chance! God bless you!
10 years ago (August 29, 2015)
Hi Tammy: You are always there for others. We all are so fortunate to have you hear. God shines through in your eyes and smile. As beautiful as you are outwardly you are even more so within and in your heart. Prayers and much appreciation to you!!
10 years ago (August 29, 2015)
Thank you so much, Terry! You've touched my heart with your kindness! I hope you're still doing well too, heart brother. God bless you!
10 years ago (August 30, 2015)
Hi Tammy: Yes doing well. I went to church today and our congregation blessed 80 backpacks and school supplies for disadvantaged students in the Madison Area. All the teachers were summoned up front during the time with children. The kids were asked to touch one of the teachers that they... Read more.
10 years ago (August 30, 2015)
Terry, this brought tears to my eyes! What a special moment for you today! You were surely a blessing to those kids too! God bless you for the work you've done and continue to do for our Lord!
10 years ago (September 9, 2015)
You are gorgeous! It is so inspiring to see that 9 months post-op, you are so happy and well and healed. In under a year, I hope I am posting a beautiful, healthy picture like this!
10 years ago (September 9, 2015)
Aww, thank you so much Alma for your sweet comment! I'm sure you will be posting your beautiful, healthy, and happy picture too sooner than you think. It seems like time has flown since my surgery! Next month will be my first year anniversary post op! I'll be keeping you... Read more.
10 years ago (September 12, 2015)
Glade to hear you are doing so good, I'm on my way to Fl from Illinois to my winter spot of Winter Haven . Will see first Dr Thursday next week.
10 years ago (September 12, 2015)
Thanks Doug, and best wishes for next week too. If you're meeting Dr. Accola, I know you'll like him and be in excellent hands. God bless!
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11 years ago (October 10, 2014)

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