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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 26, 2018

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Jennifer Jacobs posted an update
7 years ago (January 14, 2019)
Ok this is the week. I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster. One minute I'm so glad it will be here. The next minute, my nerves are a mess. I think the mess comes from thinking of my son, who I just dropped back off at college this... Read more.
👍 Dan Baltazor reacted to this
Wishing you the best! I also have a kiddo in college, and my surgery on 1/21. Wish you a fast recovery!!!
Jennifer Jacobs posted an update
7 years ago (January 2, 2019)
Ok. Surgery is finally set for January 18, after have to reschedule twice for a cold/cough. I'm a little nervous but for some reason I'm not as much as I was the other 2 times I was scheduled. Maybe I'm to the point of just wanting it done.
👍 Dan Baltazor reacted to this
Glad to hear your feeling better and getting a new date. Hang in there!! Thanks for keeping us posted.
Jennifer Jacobs posted an update
7 years ago (November 30, 2018)
sorry for the delay. My surgery got postponed. I started with a cough and they wanted to wait till I could get rid of it. Thank you. I feel like I'm never going to have it.
It's better to be safe. I know the feeling of wanting to get it over with. Like I'm telling others, your mind is going to prep for the worst. It's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. There are challenging periods, but I'm so thankful it was... Read more.
Hope you get over your cough soon and rescheduled.
Jennifer - better to wait. Coughing is not something that's fun immediately after surgery, so you don't want to go in with one. You'll get it done when the time is right and your recovery will be smooth sailing! Hang in there.

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