Alice Williams - Heart Valve Journal

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62 days ago

I'm two weeks out today from open aortic valve replacement. When will I feel safe being left on my own for a whole day?

Debie Nervina I know you are fiercely independent and strong Alice. That being said take it slow and allow your ... Read more

Debie Nervina I know you are fiercely independent and strong Alice. That being said take it slow and allow your friends and family take care of you for the time it takes to heal. It will happen in good time girlfriend.

Marie Myers I think that depends on you. I felt safe by myself after the first week and a half. By then, I was w ... Read more

Marie Myers I think that depends on you. I felt safe by myself after the first week and a half. By then, I was walking down the driveway and back, and was starting to do more meal prepping. Just don’t try to reach for stuff on high shelves like I did… Learned that little lesson!

Rose Madura I'd say not until you are ready because each recovery is different.

Rita Savelis You are singular and you will feel safe when you are ready to feel safe. You've been through a lot. E ... Read more

Rita Savelis You are singular and you will feel safe when you are ready to feel safe. You've been through a lot. Everyone's recovery is singular.

Alice Williamsposted an update

68 days ago

Grace Mason , Jeanette Davidson , Mark Buttell and 2 others reacted to this

It's been a tough recovery with nausea and fluid overload. But I turned a corner yesterday and will likely go home tomorrow.

Steven Methot Nothing like home! Safe travels.

Grace Mason Great news Alice! Happy for you

Jeanette Davidson Good luck getting home!!!

Ralph Williams Looking forward to having you home!

Rose Madura Wonderful news to hear you are making progress. Be sure to listen to your body. Take one day at a ti ... Read more

Rose Madura Wonderful news to hear you are making progress. Be sure to listen to your body. Take one day at a time.

Debie Nervina The world is a better place with you still in it girlfriend

Jason Hyrup Hope your recovery goes better, and you go home soon. Dont rush it and take it easy.

Deb Yednak Once you get home, you will start to feel sooo much better! Happy for you!

Deena Elani Sp glad it is over fast you. Have to admit, I had nausea too. That’s hard, but short lived.

Pamela Gregory Great news that you are feeling better. Take it easy and enjoy being in your home

DeLois Tweedy Praying for continued recovery. The place for it is home! I'm happy for you.

Alice Williams

71 days ago

Adam Pick, Susan Lynn, Rajan Parrikar and 1 other reacted to this

Feeling better than this now!

Adam Pick Woo-Hooo! Welcome to the "other side" Alice. So happy to hear you are feeling better now. Step-by-s... Read more

Adam Pick Woo-Hooo! Welcome to the "other side" Alice. So happy to hear you are feeling better now. Step-by-step. My thoughts are with you!

Mark Buttell Glad to hear from you Alice. Adam’s heart family was surely pulling for ya! Baby steps are key and ... Read more

Mark Buttell Glad to hear from you Alice. Adam’s heart family was surely pulling for ya! Baby steps are key and you will be recovering during the spring when everything starts over for the better just like you! God bless you!

Susan Lynn Alice - You'll be surprised how much better you feel in a week or two. Wishing you a speedy recove... Read more

Susan Lynn Alice - You'll be surprised how much better you feel in a week or two. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

DeLois Tweedy Alice, glad its over and recovery has begun. Wishing you all the best and thoughts and prayers are co ... Read more

DeLois Tweedy Alice, glad its over and recovery has begun. Wishing you all the best and thoughts and prayers are coming your way.

Klara Čičić Oh dear Alice, I remember feeling like you on this photo. Luckily this feeling is short-lived. I am g ... Read more

Klara Čičić Oh dear Alice, I remember feeling like you on this photo. Luckily this feeling is short-lived. I am glad you are feeling better! Wishing you all the best during recovery. Take it easy!

Grace Mason Glad to hear you are feeling better

Rose Madura Alice, your photo brought back memories for me too. You get better each day. Time to listen to your... Read more

Rose Madura Alice, your photo brought back memories for me too. You get better each day. Time to listen to your body and do what they tell you. Your husband will be a big help to you. God bless you.

Cheryl Vaughan Glad you are feeling better. I remember this feeling. Each day will get better. ❤️🙏

Ana Brusso Welcome to recovery Alice. You made it. Continued good health and recovery and God bless you 🙏❤� ... Read more

Ana Brusso Welcome to recovery Alice. You made it. Continued good health and recovery and God bless you 🙏❤️

Alex Sagan We’ve been there and sympathize! Congrats and welcome to after. Glad you are progressing.

Richard Munson Great

Deena Elani The hardest party is over! Yayyyy! Welcome to recovery. Thanks for posting.

Debie Nervina Wowzers! I am glad you are feeling better than this picture now. Blessings

Alice Williams

76 days ago

Amy Berger, Susan Lynn, Andrew Dial and 9 others reacted to this

Ready for take off.

Amy Berger You’ve got this!!!

Susan Lynn We'll be waiting to welcome you to recovery, Alice! You go, Girl!

Mark Buttell Prayers for you today! You got this!

Pamela Gregory Sending my best thoughts and prayers your way

Marie Myers Sweet dreams!

Angela Meletiadis Best wishes for a successful procedure and easy recovery!!!

Rose Madura Best wishes to you.

jonette kruk Godspeed!

Jason Hyrup See you in recovery Alice. You got this!!!

Adam Pick Thoughts are with you Alice!!!!

Ralph Williams Ralph, Alice's husband here. Alice's heart surgery went well. She's a bit nauseous presumably from th ... Read more

Ralph Williams Ralph, Alice's husband here. Alice's heart surgery went well. She's a bit nauseous presumably from the anesthesia and she is sleeping a fair amount. I have a playlist on Apple Music of "songs that touch my soul" and this morning as I'm eating breakfast the song Woman in Chains comes on by Tears for Fears. Then right after that was Sanctuary by Carrie Newcomer. https://youtu.be/HjOioWTVAl4 Thanks for all of your support and kind words.

Sanctuary - Carrie Newcomer

Ralph Williams https://youtu.be/ny4fixBkYkA

Woman In Chains

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Rose Madura Wonderful news. Now it's on to recovery! Thanks for updating us

Ralph Williams Alice's husband here. She's doing a bit better. She's off the morphine and didn't scream when they mo ... Read more

Ralph Williams Alice's husband here. She's doing a bit better. She's off the morphine and didn't scream when they moved her from the bed to the chair and back. At the same time her blood pressure is a bit low, so she's on medication for that and her hemoglobin is off so they are giving her blood. It looks like at least one more day in the ICU. She's also sleeping a lot which I suspect is a good thing.

Rose Madura Sounds like everything is under control. The doctors and nurses know what they are doing. She'll be o ... Read more

Rose Madura Sounds like everything is under control. The doctors and nurses know what they are doing. She'll be out of ICU in no time. God bless you both.

Susan Lynn Ralph - Thanks for the update! I'm sure you're exhausted - we know that OHS is a team effort! Gla... Read more

Susan Lynn Ralph - Thanks for the update! I'm sure you're exhausted - we know that OHS is a team effort! Glad that Alice is starting her recovery and getting some rest. All the best to you both! We're cheering for you!!

Ralph Williams I heard this song this morning and thought of people going through this giant transition and thought ... Read more

Ralph Williams I heard this song this morning and thought of people going through this giant transition and thought it might be helpful. https://youtu.be/CV8h27G-zh8

Chris Chickering - "Reinvent Yourself" (Official Music Video) - Inspiring Song

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Mark Buttell Thanks for the updates. Everyone recovers at different levels and as long as she’s moving forward t ... Read more

Mark Buttell Thanks for the updates. Everyone recovers at different levels and as long as she’s moving forward that is all that matters. Continued prayers for both of you.

Alice Williams

83 days ago

Grace Mason , Rose Madura, Pamela Gregory and 4 others reacted to this

One week out, and I got this fortune:

Marie Myers OMG!! Good one….

Grace Mason Now u need your surgeon to sign it.

Rose Madura Sounds spot on.

Klara Čičić Hahah good one! :)

Susan Lynn Totally cool!!!

Leona Resch OMG!! There’s your sign!!💕

Alice Williamsposted an update

101 days ago

Rose Madura, Grace Mason reacted to this

Had appointment with Cardiac Surgeon yesterday. My aortic valve is bicuspid according to the latest CT! Who knew. Decided on open-heart surgery with a tissue ...Read more

Had appointment with Cardiac Surgeon yesterday. My aortic valve is bicuspid according to the latest CT! Who knew. Decided on open-heart surgery with a tissue valve and aortic aneurysm repair. Set date of 3/22/23.

Rose Madura The date is set! That's always a milestone. God bless you. Please keep us updated....

Frank Giovanniello That long wait is the very worst part. You'll be fine.

Susan Lynn Alice - Good for you! Glad you have your date. In a few weeks, your procedure will be behind yo... Read more

Susan Lynn Alice - Good for you! Glad you have your date. In a few weeks, your procedure will be behind you!

jonette kruk So happy you have a date. Although it seems like that date takes forever to come, it comes pretty fas ... Read more

jonette kruk So happy you have a date. Although it seems like that date takes forever to come, it comes pretty fast. I was excited when I got a date, because now I needed to prepare myself as well as my family. As Frank says, "...wait is the very worst part" some say it worst than the procedure itself. Every day I wake up, I am counting down, "one more day closer to surgery." I have now accepted my heart disease condition and am EXCITED to get it fixed. I never thought I would say I AM EXCITED FOR SURGERY. Don't get me wrong, I am also very scared.

Alice Williams I am strangely excited too! But I am sure the full range of emotions is on the menu.

Rose Madura I don't think it's strange at all.

Alice Williamsposted a journal

111 days ago

Brenda Mitchell, Klara Čičić, Grace Mason and 1 other reacted to this

CT and Pulmonary Function test went well. Appointment with surgeon 2/24. Will decide about open or TAVR procedure and mechanical vs bio valve.

Rose Madura Things are happening! Best wishes next week on your appointment.

Alice Williamsposted an update

123 days ago

Susan Lynn, Mary Enns reacted to this

Had an angiogram yesterday. It went well.

Results:

1. No angiographic evidence of obstructive coronary artery disease.

2. Heavily ...Read more

Had an angiogram yesterday. It went well.

Results:

1. No angiographic evidence of obstructive coronary artery disease.

2. Heavily calcified aortic valve noted by fluoroscopy.

Next is a CT and a pulmonary function test. Then, hopefully, a surgery date.

Susan Lynn Yay!!! Clean arteries! Excellent news, Alice! Good luck with the rest of your tests!

Rose Madura Wonderful news!