Rose Madura
Great news! So glad it was not an infection. In my journey, I learned that inflammation was a very real deal.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: September 7, 2020
Member Since: September 7, 2020
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Jerome Hill posted an update
5 years ago (November 24, 2020)
Cardiologist came in to see me after the echo and said there was something near the aorta root that wasn't on my followup echo 3 weeks prior. He also said the bacteria cultures were back and didn't show any sign of infection. What he did see from the echo was... Read more.
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Steven Methot
Phew! Double phew! Good on you for listening to your body. Even better that it wasn't something horrible.
Anonymous
Great news Jerome. Glad you are home and had no infection. God and science came through for you. Happy Thanksgiving. Blessings
Ben Landry
What a relief. Thanks for sharing the great news!
Jerome Hill posted an update
5 years ago (November 22, 2020)
So almost 7 weeks post op, I've been feeling great until today. I woke up with a sore left rib cage and by noon, I was starting to have trouble with deep breaths in my left lung. Pain started to flow to my shoulder and shoulder blade as well. Went... Read more.
Scary! Prayers for a healthy outcome. Please keep us posted on your progress.
Oh gosh. Good thing you listened to your body! Thinking of you big guy!
Sorry to read your news, Jerome! You'll get through this and be back on the road to recovery. Take care - please keep us posted! ❤
Oh no- take care
Anonymous
The road to recovery can throw some unexpected curves, so glad you didn't wait and went to the ER. This too shall pass and you will recover. Prayers that everything will be resolved and you can go home soon. God bless you
Good job listening to your body and going to the ER. I had my mitral valve repair surgery on 10/22/20 as a result of endocarditis in 2019. I'm experiencing the similar type of back pain like you mentioned. Feels like more in the left kidney area and shoulder blade. Ill... Read more.
So glad you listened to your body Jerome! Hoping they get things under control soon, so you can continue to heal and move forward.
Jerome Hill posted a photo
5 years ago (October 26, 2020)
Post Op 3 Weeks
Back home from my recovery retreat up in the mountains. Glad to be home and to be with my fur babies who haven't left my side. Had a great virtual checkup with my cardiologist and most of the surgical glue has flaked off and the
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Glad you're home and healing fast! Wishing you continued success with your recovery!
Wow, fast healing on the scar! Looks great! Take care.
Jerome, happy to see you mending well.
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