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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: April 23, 2023

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Valerie Allen added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (August 1, 2024)

Back in Cleveland for my 3 month checkup tomorrow. Today we are at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The trip has been challenging for me.

❤️ 👍 Rose Madura, Darrell Malone and reacted to this

Richard Munson

2 years ago (August 1, 2024)

Rock and roll is here to stay

Carmen P

2 years ago (August 1, 2024)

Hi Valerie. I've been reading your journal and wanted to thank you. I'm having surgery similar to yours and reading about your experience at the Cleveland Clinic and what to expect, was what I needed. When you stayed after your hospital release, did you have any trouble getting a hotel... Read more.

Valerie Allen

2 years ago (August 1, 2024)

Carmen - I've tried writing in your guestbook a few times but for some reason it won't post! Are you traveling with someone? Wanted to be sure to have a place to recover comfortably when discharged and before flying home, so I reserved 2 weeks at the hotel connected to... Read more.

Valerie Allen

2 years ago (August 1, 2024)

Oh, they have a patient rate so that helps a bit.

Carmen P

2 years ago (August 1, 2024)

Thanks Valerie. We visited CC in May for tests and to meet with Dr.Xu. After tests to verify the measurements done here, I was scheduled for surgery. I had researched and made Dr. Roselli my choice before my cardiologist told me "it was time".

Rose Madura

2 years ago (August 1, 2024)

Valerie great picture.

Deena Z

2 years ago (August 2, 2024)

What a fun visit to add to your medical trip! Nice.

Christine Maiorano

2 years ago (August 2, 2024)

Hi Valerie, we visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the day before my surgery!

Valerie Allen added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

Day 6

❤️ 🥰 👍 😮 Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and reacted to this

Richard Munson

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

A smile is worth its weight in gold

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

Donning that stunning Cleveland Clinic patterned gown !

Valerie Allen

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

J. Alexander, well I do have a crown on with it!

Larry Peterson

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

Looking great, Valerie!

Mike McKenna

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

I bet you are itching to go home.. Nine days later I was able to go home with my bloodwork levels less wacky. Keep smiling.

Grace Mason

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

You are rocking the heart warrior style in your gladiator crown & gown👑😄❤️

Sue Maize

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

Great smile and love the crown! Wear it proudly Valerie! 💕👑

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

I thought there was something crowny / leaf goddess-y going on there! Way to go

Ana Brusso

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

Great smile Valerie, welcome to recovery and God bless you ❤️🙏

Anna Ma

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

Looking great Valerie!

Rose Madura

2 years ago (April 24, 2024)

Our queen looks great and her smile speaks volumes. You are such an inspiration to all of us. 👑🪖❤️🩹

Pamela Gregory

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

You look great Valerie! Hope you get to head home soon❤️

Kevin McCarthy

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

Love the crown!

Deena Z

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

So happy for you, Valerie. You spent so many months waiting and cheering others on. Love the crown. You go girl!

Daneen Douglas

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

Looking great! Continued prayers!

Pam Dahl

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

You look great! So happy things are going so well for you. Continued prayers for a smooth recovery ❤️

Susan Lynn

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

You look fabulous! ❤️ Keep smiling!!!

Sher Follett

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

❤️ So glad you are doing great...your smiling face is so great to see!

Christine Maiorano

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

You look fabulous!! Keep on smiling. I especially like your very chic CC hospital gown. Keep thinking of all the wonderful days you'll have this summer. I'm 15 days post op, had a setback with afib BUT today my husband took me to Target! It's the little things you appreciate.... Read more.

Angus Butler

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

Way to go Valerie!! Praise God! You are such an inspiration with such a positive attitude and smile! I'm so happy for you !!! Praying for a speedy recovery!