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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Lisa Fuller posted an update

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

T-2.5 hours. Shower done. Lady Gaga cranking. Time to get a new strong valve and get to running again! To my heart sisters Cristen Marzula & Mica Pryor, best of luck to you today. To my friends & family, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

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Tammi Gunwall

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

We are all thinking of you and praying for a successful surgery and great start into recovery Lisa! Looking forward to hearing from you on the other side of this soon! God bless!! "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord."... Read more.

Bob M

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

Today is a new day for Lisa! God bless and rise up! All of our prayers are for you, heart sister. Tomorrow, cherry Popsicle was awesome and eating 3 meals in ICU really helped my recovery.

Cheryl Batzing

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

Thinking of your today and praying for you Lisa. I got my valve fixed this Tuesday!

Mark Alafita

11 years ago (December 20, 2014)

You are an inspiration. Best of luck for a strong and fast recovery.

Cristen Marzula

11 years ago (December 28, 2014)

Thank you Lisa for thinking of me on your surgery day. Please know that I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers during your recovery.

Lisa Fuller posted an update

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

So it is about 5 hours before surgery time. I cannot sleep. So many thoughts. Do I really need to do this? I feel fine. Rarely a symptom. But they say my valve is bad and could cause sudden cardiac death. I certainly do not want that! They say no... Read more.

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Clare Auten

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

The waiting is one of the hardest parts. So are emotions. I cried as I was wheeled into the operating room. You can do this. Don't worry too much about sleeping. You can sleep when they are fixing your valve.

Lisa Fuller

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Thanks Clare! I am thinking I will be a weepy patient!

Bob M

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

You are awesome, heart sister. "Be not afraid, I go before you always, come follow Me, and I shall give you rest."

Rafael Martinez

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

I feel like im there in your position...i'm follow you ...I see my self few weeks for now...with the same thoughts.

Cheryl Batzing

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

I cried on Tuesday when I had to wait for 6 hours once I checked in....but then it's over!

Lisa Fuller posted an update

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

T-9.5 hours. My house is so clean we should be having a party! Maybe a post op pajama party?? Time for last minute paperwork and a refreshing Hibiclens shower. I will smell like my patients!

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Melinda Hacker

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Lisa, prayers for you my heart friend! You'll do just fine! I had my AVR surgery 8 weeks ago. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Lori Beuerlein

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Thinking of you and hoping the next few hours bring you peacefulness. Pajama party sounds like fun! Something to look forward to! Besides the new lease on life. Hugs to you!

Lisa Fuller

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Thanks Melinda & Lori! I sure hope it is easier than I fear!!

Ole Bore

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Best of luck.

Bob M

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

All of our prayers are for you, heart sister. God bless and rise up! Tomorrow will be a new day for you.

Tammi Gunwall

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Prayers lifted up for you Lisa that you rest peacefully tonight and for your heart team tomorrow. God Bless

John Noriega

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Lisa my prayers are with you! Life will be so much better! Onward & Upward!

Cheryl Batzing

11 years ago (December 18, 2014)

We'll recover together Lisa! Cheryl in Texas.

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