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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 24, 2015

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Janna Bruns posted an update
11 years ago (May 18, 2015)
My surgeon did a heart transplant this morning, so my AVR is tomorrow morning instead! I had a practice run--the showers, no food or drink, and an early morning drive to the hospital. It's a good day for one family, a sad day for another, and I don't mind at... Read more.
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Oh gosh... That is a great attitude! Praying you rest well tonight for your surgery tomorrow.
What a great way to look at it. Tomorrow will be here soon! You will do great. I firmly believe everything happens for a reason. You will be in our prayers tonight.
I agree with Pamla and Sandy.... great attitude! Prayers for tomorrow, Janna!
Janna: I love that you took your delay in stride and it isn't easy to add to the "waiting time" of your surgery but it also gave your surgeon the time to help one in need, also giving him time to rest up well before he sees you in the... Read more.
Janna Bruns posted an update
11 years ago (May 16, 2015)
Heart cath yesterday--arteries are clear. Yay! One major procedure down, one (a little more major) to go. Pretty much down to the grandson's weekend soccer games, time with my family, two showers and a good meal or two. I may even try to sleep! Thank you all for your good... Read more.
👍 Ericka Carlson reacted to this
Great news from the cath, Janna! I was so happy to find out my arteries were clear! I had always enjoyed myself when it came to eating all the wrong things! Sounds like you have a perfect weekend planned! Enjoy!
Janna Bruns posted an update
11 years ago (May 13, 2015)
To all four of you (Morgan, Alfonso, Terri and Terry) on tomorrow's surgery schedule, know that you are being thought of and I, for one, look forward to hearing from each of you post surgery. Good thoughts . "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no... Read more.
I second that post, great words of strength Janna. Good luck to each of you tomorrow and may your surgeons be particularly skilled on that day. Each of you will be fine.

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