Lisa Fuller - Heart Valve Journal

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4083 days ago

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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 ...Read more

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!!!!!!

Tammi Gunwall We are all thinking of you and praying for a successful surgery and great start into recovery Lisa! L ... Read more

Tammi Gunwall 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." Ps 31:24

Bob M Today is a new day for Lisa! God bless and rise up! All of our prayers are for you, heart sister. Tom ... Read more

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

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

Cristen Marzula Thank you Lisa for thinking of me on your surgery day. Please know that I continue to keep you in my ... Read more

Cristen Marzula 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.

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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 ...Read more

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 running or exercise. Nope, I am unwilling to give up on my only hobby. Is this the right time? So many have worked their magic to arrange this surgery & put the A team together for me. Is it right to put my family and friends through this? They are rallying around me. I must do this. I have no other good choice. I am no longer brave. The tears have come. God please help me to be the best patient ever. Help the A team as they fix my heart. Comfort my family and friends as they worry. I appreciate everyone who is helping me through this. Know that I love you!

Clare Auten The waiting is one of the hardest parts. So are emotions. I cried as I was wheeled into the operatin ... Read more

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

Bob M You are awesome, heart sister. "Be not afraid, I go before you always, come follow Me, and I shall gi ... Read more

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

Rafael Martinez I feel like im there in your position...i'm follow you ...I see my self few weeks for now...with the ... Read more

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

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4084 days ago

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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. ...Read more

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!

Melinda Hacker Lisa, prayers for you my heart friend! You'll do just fine! I had my AVR surgery 8 weeks ago. It w ... Read more

Melinda Hacker 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 Thinking of you and hoping the next few hours bring you peacefulness. Pajama party sounds like fun! S ... Read more

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

Ole Bore Best of luck.

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

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

Tammi Gunwall Prayers lifted up for you Lisa that you rest peacefully tonight and for your heart team tomorrow. God ... Read more

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

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

Cheryl Batzing We'll recover together Lisa! Cheryl in Texas.

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T-minus 13 hours and the nerves and tears have come. Had a great shopping day with my Mom. Got to hug Mom & Dad & will see them "on the other side of heart ...Read more

T-minus 13 hours and the nerves and tears have come. Had a great shopping day with my Mom. Got to hug Mom & Dad & will see them "on the other side of heart surgery" on Christmas day. My sister who is a rock, gave me a beautiful inspirational bracelet. Time to get busy with last minute cleaning & packing!

Joan Napier Hang in there Lisa! This is the toughest part: the waiting and anticipation. Remember that you are in ... Read more

Joan Napier Hang in there Lisa! This is the toughest part: the waiting and anticipation. Remember that you are in excellent hands with your surgeon and your medical team. And of course our good Lord is right there by your side every minute. Prayers for a very successful surgery tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing your good news! May God bless you.

Lisa Fuller Thank you so much Joan!

Linda Crawford I'll be keeping you in my thoughts tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing how well you are doing😊

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T-31 hours now. Christmas presents are wrapped and will be delivered tomorrow to my parents house. Only a couple things to get tomorrow. I will enjoy a short ...Read more

T-31 hours now. Christmas presents are wrapped and will be delivered tomorrow to my parents house. Only a couple things to get tomorrow. I will enjoy a short shopping trip & lunch with my Mom tomorrow (thankful we get to have this time together with all she has been through). She is amazing! Then I will finish getting my house in order. I am getting scared but being busy helps!

tina fluhrer I wish I could take the anxiety away...................it is a courageous journey. Praying for you.

Lisa Fuller Thank you Tina!

Bob M Peace, love and breathing. We are all praying for you.

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T-43 hours! Labs done!

Bob M God bless and rise up! It will be a new day for you and your heart team. The day after surgery for me ... Read more

Bob M God bless and rise up! It will be a new day for you and your heart team. The day after surgery for me in ICU, the cherry Popsicle and the 3 meals really helped my recovery

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We met with my surgeon today. It was a long meeting but I feel like they were thorough and took the time to discuss everything. Thursday is the day I get ...Read more

We met with my surgeon today. It was a long meeting but I feel like they were thorough and took the time to discuss everything. Thursday is the day I get a new valve! I am a bit of an emotional wreck right now but everything is working out. A great team is being put in place & i am confident that this will go well. I am so thankful to all of my friends and family for their support.

Rafael Martinez I fell you girl. Good luck. And merry Christmas.

Jim Hernandez It will go perfect and you will be on the road to recovery soon!

Bob M Lisa, we are praying for you. Thursday will be a new day for you. See you on the other side of heart ... Read more

Bob M Lisa, we are praying for you. Thursday will be a new day for you. See you on the other side of heart surgery. I recommend the cherry Popsicle the day after surgery. It was awesome.

Lisa Fuller Thank you all. I am ready to be on the other side of heart surgery and get to running again!

Tammy Pilcher Congratulations Lisa! You're almost done with the hardest part! The wait!

Adam Pick One step closer Lisa. You are going to do great.

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Today is the day that I visit my surgeon. Nervous to hear the plan!

tina fluhrer Prayers

Bob M It will be a new day for you, Lisa. I pray your session with the heart doctor will share the perfect ... Read more

Bob M It will be a new day for you, Lisa. I pray your session with the heart doctor will share the perfect plan for you.

Ole Bore I will run too soon! Recovery, specifically, cardiac rehab will get you there

Adam Pick How'd it go?

Clare Auten Hope to hear how your appointment went. I am almost a year post up and still doing races...see post o ... Read more

Clare Auten Hope to hear how your appointment went. I am almost a year post up and still doing races...see post on half marathon in October and 15k yesterday. I have never been fast and still am not but I am moving again.