On December 16, 2014...

Lisa Bobb posted a note for Lisa that says:

This is exciting to connect with you here on this journey, just visualize you are running a race, keep your eyes on the finish line!
Prayers are surrounding you and your team.
You are in great shape and will be back running very soon, remember I want to join you. :-)

Lisa Fuller Thank you so much, Lisa! Your note gave me "good" tears! I definitely will race to the finish line. ... Read more

Lisa Fuller Thank you so much, Lisa! Your note gave me "good" tears! I definitely will race to the finish line. I am ready to be "on the other side" of heart surgery!! We will run together!

Clare Auten Yes. Just remember this is a marathon with a few hills...adjust your pace accordingly....you will do ... Read more

Clare Auten Yes. Just remember this is a marathon with a few hills...adjust your pace accordingly....you will do great.:)

Lisa Fuller Thank you Claire! Praying for small hills!

On December 16, 2014...

Norby posted a note for Lisa that says:

I'm all signed up to watch your journey. I know you're in a great place with a great team. I'm prepared to be amazed as you breeze through this. 48 hours and you might be saying "ouch", but the worst will be over. Hugs and prayers.

Lisa Fuller Thank you Norby! I am so scared but soon it will be over and I will most definitely say ouch!!!

On December 15, 2014...

tina fluhrer posted a note for Lisa that says:

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I just saw your surgery date is 12/18 ~ did you just update this? I have attached a beautiful message on the Prince of Peace ~ biblical truth on Peace. I am praying for you ~

Lisa Fuller Thanks, Tina. I did just find out today that surgery is Thursday.

tina fluhrer That is fast. This is a blessing because my brother had his date for 6 months or more and knew surger ... Read more

tina fluhrer That is fast. This is a blessing because my brother had his date for 6 months or more and knew surgery was 100% for a year. The waiting is the hardest. But now you cram in all the thoughts into a few days. It is emotional to come full circle to acceptance . You will do great! I would recommend you watch the 2014. Conference on the video section. Puts you at ease immediately. Great for family members also. Amazing calming video. Positive thoughts and praying for you.

Bob M Lisa, we are praying for you on Thursday. It will be a new day for you. Friday will be a new journey ... Read more

Bob M Lisa, we are praying for you on Thursday. It will be a new day for you. Friday will be a new journey for you. I recommend the cherry Popsicle for Friday morning. God bless and rise up!

Lisa Fuller Thank you Tina & Bob! I think a cherry popsicle sounds delightful!

On December 14, 2014...

Tammy Pilcher posted a note for Lisa that says:

Hi Lisa, it's nice to meet you! I read your story and we have several issues in common. I too had a bicuspid aortic valve, mild regurgitation in all the other valves, left ventricular hypertrophy, and critical aortic stenosis. I had my surgery on October 31, 2014 and I'm doing great! My surgeon replaced my aortic valve with a bovine tissue valve and I had an aortic root enlargement with a Dacron patch. You are welcome to read my surgery experience in my journal. It might help. Best wishes and I'll keep you in my prayers, Tammy

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On December 14, 2014...

Adam Pick posted a note for Lisa that says:

Hi Lisa, I wanted to join Jim and Joseph as part of your welcoming committee. Like you, I also had a bicuspid aortic valve. I hope the educational information and caring people at our website will help you through this process. If you need anything, please let me know. Keep on tickin! Adam (patient & website founder)

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On December 4, 2014...

Mary Myers posted a note for Lisa that says:

Welcome Lisa to our heart family. You will find lots of support and friendship here. I am four months post op from a mitral valve replacement and feeling wonderful! Look forward to hearing from you.

Mary

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Lisa Fuller Hi Mary. Thanks for writing. This is all new for me. I feel fine but have been told to do no exercise ... Read more

Lisa Fuller Hi Mary. Thanks for writing. This is all new for me. I feel fine but have been told to do no exercise or exertion until my aortic valve gets replaced. I am definitely struggling emotionally. I am anxiously awaiting the heart valve book. This site feels like it will be such a great support!

Lisa

Tammi Gunwall Lisa, it sounds very similar to my story as well. It is very hard to process at first - especially wh ... Read more

Tammi Gunwall Lisa, it sounds very similar to my story as well. It is very hard to process at first - especially when you are for the most part asymptomatic. This site (along with Adam's book) will be very helpful. It is a great group of love, support and understanding here. Welcome! :)

Lisa Fuller Hi Tammi. You are so right, it is difficult to process. Since my cardiac cath, I am having a lot of ... Read more

Lisa Fuller Hi Tammi. You are so right, it is difficult to process. Since my cardiac cath, I am having a lot of palpitations. they are breath taking sometimes. As an ICU nurse, I am struggling as I am constantly visualizing the wake up in the ICU. I am so glad that I found this website. It is as if God sent me to it! I am so ready to get my book. Thank you for your support!

Linda Crawford Hi Lisa, I know exactly what you are going through. Your story and mine are very similar. Just had ... Read more

Linda Crawford Hi Lisa, I know exactly what you are going through. Your story and mine are very similar. Just had my heart cath on Friday and was told to take it easy until surgery in January -- I am having a hard time with that -- I'm usually very active. This site has helped me sooo much with all my questions and fears. Adam's book is also helpful. Read lots of the journals here too. Hang in there--we got this 😊