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Jeanette Davidson posted an update

931 days ago

Hi Heart Friends~

iIs anyone familiar Dr. Unai Cleveland Clinic?
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Richard Munson Interesting name that does not show up on their web site.

Jane Odell Dr. Unai ?

Pamela Gregory I had Dr. Roselli and he was amazing

Jeanette Davidson Yes Dr. Unai sorry for the typos.🙃
it has been very stressful as you all can understand.

Jeanette Davidson posted a photo

938 days ago

Rose Madura, Ana Brusso, Rhodie Jacobson and 4 others reacted to this

This is my Granddaughter! Want to be well enough to be dancing at her birthday party in July!💕

Ana Brusso Beautiful picture of your grandchildren. Do you have a surgery date yet? You will do great.

Marie Myers Great motivation!

Kimberly Eisenhut You are very blessed! Enjoy every minute with them! You are so strong and inspirational! Keep the fai ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut You are very blessed! Enjoy every minute with them! You are so strong and inspirational! Keep the faith and you'll do great!

Jeanette Davidson Waiting for surgeons to review all tests! No date yet!🙏🏻❤️

Klara Čičić What a beautie

You are doing great, keep the positivity

Kimberly Eisenhut Keep us posted

Jeanette Davidson posted a photo

938 days ago

Rose Madura, Ana Brusso, Rhodie Jacobson and 4 others reacted to this

This is my Grandson! One of my reasons to get well and strong again!💙

DeLois Tweedy Lovely grandchildren! I do understand why you want to get better and stronger for them. I have 5, ran ... Read more

DeLois Tweedy Lovely grandchildren! I do understand why you want to get better and stronger for them. I have 5, ranging in age from 28 to 3 1/2! Let us know when you get a surgery date.

Jeanette Davidson Will do , thank you!❤️

Klara Čičić Oh my God what a wonderful boy

Great source of strength for you

Jeanette Davidson posted a journal

941 days ago

Rose Madura, Rhodie Jacobson, Grace Mason and 2 others reacted to this

MY TRIPLE BYPASS HELD ! All clear

only valve replacement necessary. Woo hoo this is a great day.!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

DeLois Tweedy Yaaaay! So happy for you. You have a great attitude and much courage. You will do fine. God's got thi ... Read more

DeLois Tweedy Yaaaay! So happy for you. You have a great attitude and much courage. You will do fine. God's got this for you. Will you be able to get a TAVR or do you know yet?

Rose Madura Wonderful news!

Ana Brusso Indeed it is, congratulations and continued good health. You will do great with your replacement. God ... Read more

Ana Brusso Indeed it is, congratulations and continued good health. You will do great with your replacement. God bless you

Grace Mason Yay for you!

MaryAnne Jardis That is great heart sister!! All good things to come. Plough through it...you can do all things! hea... Read more

MaryAnne Jardis That is great heart sister!! All good things to come. Plough through it...you can do all things! heart hugs

Jeanette Davidson No TAVR Since the valve is leaking paravalvularly . I am ready!!! I want to get on living and not be ... Read more

Jeanette Davidson No TAVR Since the valve is leaking paravalvularly . I am ready!!! I want to get on living and not be so tired and have such shortness of breath!!!

Jeanette Davidson posted an update

942 days ago

Jeanette Davidson reacted to this

Cardiac Cath at 6am !!!
praying my triple bypass held and I will only need my valve replaced again. I had severe aortic stenosis 8 years ago from radiation ...Read more

Cardiac Cath at 6am !!!
praying my triple bypass held and I will only need my valve replaced again. I had severe aortic stenosis 8 years ago from radiation damage, and now have severe aortic regurgitation on my replaced valve. Quiet and solemn today.😌
God is watching over me!🙏🏻

Laurie Johnson

Best of Luck to you Jeanette!!

Annette Sterzel Praying for you. 🙏🙏🙏

Marie Myers Sorry you are faced with another “valve job”. Any chance for a TAVR? Hopefully your coronary arte ... Read more

Marie Myers Sorry you are faced with another “valve job”. Any chance for a TAVR? Hopefully your coronary arteries are nice and clear!

Ana Brusso Praying for your cath at 6 am to go well. 🙏

DeLois Tweedy Praying for you for your cath! I have heart and lungs damage from radiation treatments as well. I had ... Read more

DeLois Tweedy Praying for you for your cath! I have heart and lungs damage from radiation treatments as well. I had a TAVR in 2020 to replace aortic valve with tissue valve (bovine). I am so sorry you are experiencing problems again. Keep us posted on how it goes. Blessings to you 🙏

Susan Lynn All the best, Jeanette! Sending positive thoughts and prayers for your cath!! Focus on clear arter... Read more

Susan Lynn All the best, Jeanette! Sending positive thoughts and prayers for your cath!! Focus on clear arteries!!

Grace Mason I hope you receive the news you want and cath procedure is a smooth one

Rose Madura Godspeed!

Jeanette Davidson Thank you everyone! Great news and all went well!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😀😀😀
NO BLOCKAGE ... Read more

Jeanette Davidson Thank you everyone! Great news and all went well!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😀😀😀
NO BLOCKAGES!!🥰

Jeanette Davidson posted an update

947 days ago

Hi Gang~
I am in the process of selecting a surgeon for my second open-heart surgery. It’s going to be a tricky surgery and very involved since I have ...Read more

Hi Gang~
I am in the process of selecting a surgeon for my second open-heart surgery. It’s going to be a tricky surgery and very involved since I have radiation damage to my heart and have had a valve replacement once before eight years ago. My home is in Texas. However, we are in our winter home in Florida and have been checking for doctors. Well, we are here and continuing all my final testing that I have to have done. TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE is rated very high in the country, and I would like to know if anyone has ever gone there and knows of a surgeon. If so, please share , thanks so much

Mark Buttell Hi Jeanette, I would suggest Dr. Sabrina Phillips of the Mayo Jacksonville branch. She was my congeni ... Read more

Mark Buttell Hi Jeanette, I would suggest Dr. Sabrina Phillips of the Mayo Jacksonville branch. She was my congenital doctor when she was located in Rochester, Mn. Incredible bedside manors and very articulate with everything physically and emotionally that goes with heart disease. She was one of my most favorite Cardiologists of my lifetime living with this disease. ALL the best to you and your health!

Jeanette Davidson Thank you so much Mark ❤️

MaryAnne Jardis Wishing you the best Jeanette!!! You will do just fine and will keep you in my prayers! Heart Siste... Read more

MaryAnne Jardis Wishing you the best Jeanette!!! You will do just fine and will keep you in my prayers! Heart Sister

Cheryl Bast I'm back on this site after 10 years, so we are returnees! My tissue mitral valve needs replacing and ... Read more

Cheryl Bast I'm back on this site after 10 years, so we are returnees! My tissue mitral valve needs replacing and my aortic valve is leaking. I will know this week what happens next but surgery is scheduled for the middle of April. I am planning on staying here in Orlando for the procedure. I pray you have peace in all the decisions you are making!

Jeanette Davidson posted an update

954 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

Hi Friends~

My name is Jeanette ,and I was on this blog eight years ago when I had a triple bypass and valve replacement at 53 years old. I had ...Read more

Hi Friends~

My name is Jeanette ,and I was on this blog eight years ago when I had a triple bypass and valve replacement at 53 years old. I had Hodgkin’s disease when I was 35 and had extensive radiation treatment to my chest and it damaged my heart. I was very lucky and came through the surgery without any complications. Unfortunately, within two years, my valve began leaking. It’s been mild to moderate over the last few years, but recently got very bad. It is now severe and it’s time for me to have a second open-heart surgery. I had my first surgery here in Florida , but I’ve always heard such great things about CLEVELAND CLINIC. I’m in process right now sending all my documents to them and had some questions for some of you who have gone there. My family keeps asking me. How do you come home after you just had open heart surgery? How can you fly? So many of you that have gone to CLEVELAND and can share any of your experiences with me I’d greatly appreciate it. This blog was so important to me last time, and I made friends with so many people. I even have a woman that I call my Heart Sister and we met in person to celebrate our recovery together. So thank you ADAM for creating this and helping so many people.

With an open heart,
jeanette

Pamela Gregory Hi Jeanette. I had my aortic valve and aortic root replaced at The Cleveland Clinic in October. They... Read more

Pamela Gregory Hi Jeanette. I had my aortic valve and aortic root replaced at The Cleveland Clinic in October. They were wonderful in every way. I live in Delaware. The plan was after a week in the hospital (for me it was 2 weeks because I had fluid around my heart so had to be readmitted to drain it and keep drain in for a few days), stay in the area for about a week to make sure all is good, then get clearance to fly home. They actually recommended flying because it would be faster and either way you have to walk around every hour or so to prevent blood clots. I had no issues with flying at all. Got a wheelchair at the airports, walked before we boarded the plane, and splurged on a first class ticket to have space and to be in the front of the plane. Feel free to contact me with any questions

. I hope to fly first class somewhere in the future for enjoyment!

Laura Bickford Hi Jeanette- I live in Maine. I had my Mitral Valve repaired at the Cleveland Clinic in January 202 ... Read more

Laura Bickford Hi Jeanette- I live in Maine. I had my Mitral Valve repaired at the Cleveland Clinic in January 2022. My significant other (who happens to live in Florida) and I stayed in Cleveland for 2 weeks at one of the hotels on the hospital campus.. I had 3 days of appointments tests prior to surgery, had surgery (in hospital for 4 days), then stayed 4 more days after surgery to have my post op visit. Flying home wasn't bad at all. I had 2 flights. We just planned to use a wheelchair at the airport if the gate was a long walk, but didn't need it. The Cleveland Clinic was awesome. Let me know if you have any questions. Laura

Rose Madura Hi Jeannette, it sounds like you have been through quite a bit already. I didn't have surgery at Cl... Read more

Rose Madura Hi Jeannette, it sounds like you have been through quite a bit already. I didn't have surgery at Cleveland Clinic but probably would if I were in your shoes. I will remember you in my prayers.

Jeanette Davidson Thank you all for your input. I look forward to the support and connection with you all.

Trygve Harris Hi Jeanette--I just joined a couple of days ago. I am scheduled for mitral valve replacement (also du ... Read more

Trygve Harris Hi Jeanette--I just joined a couple of days ago. I am scheduled for mitral valve replacement (also due to radiation damage) at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. One thing I can say for this hospital, if that the amount of time and care from doctors is fantastic. I had pre-anesthesia testing, and part of that was me able to ask all kinds of questions like.... would I have a hard time healing since the chest was radiated. These are things I have no desire to google. The doctor spent an hour with me, just answering questions like this. An hour. And she had personal experience with breast cancer too. I was also able to spend an hour with another doctor, from the Ohio hospital, but working in UAE for a few years, who was so nice, and patient, and explained so many things, including why Ramadan is a good time to be in hospital, and other things that flash into my head in the middle of the night. All the staff I've met have been really confidence inspiring, and supportive. No one has rushed me. No one has dismissed me. I'm sure that's a reflection of the main hospital in Ohio.

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