Mary Jane Breinholt - Heart Valve Journal

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69 days ago

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I reported to the Johns Hopkins Med Center at 5am this morning for my aortic valve replacement and was prepped, IVed, and ready to roll into the OR when I was ...Read more

I reported to the Johns Hopkins Med Center at 5am this morning for my aortic valve replacement and was prepped, IVed, and ready to roll into the OR when I was bumped for an emergency double lung transplant. Now I know how all those Southwest airlines passengers felt in December. At least I still have my luggage with me. A little crazy, but I admit part of me was relieved to have a pause on this emotional roller coaster, and humbled by forces that are out of my control. The guy getting two new lungs is certainly more needy than I am right now and I can only imagine his gratitude that his number was called. Just as I was settling into the idea of having "bonus" time with my husband and kids who have come home from college to be here for me through surgery, I got a call that they've rescheduled me for tomorrow morning! So, the roller coaster is back on track. I'll be joining Gary Dupuis and Miriam Poretto with a new heart day of March 29. Praying for good success for all of us tomorrow.

Grace Mason Prayers for all you March 29 heart warriors

Mark Buttell Thanks for the post and update. Yes, We have to learn to be grateful for our disease that is repairab ... Read more

Mark Buttell Thanks for the post and update. Yes, We have to learn to be grateful for our disease that is repairable and understood. Double lung transplants I am sure are incredibly long and traumatic. You are already a champ to allow this other patient's needs before yours. God be with you and we will ask for his guidance for you tomorrow!

Marie Myers Your positive attitude will serve you well on your journey! Wishing you a smooth experience tomorrow ... Read more

Marie Myers Your positive attitude will serve you well on your journey! Wishing you a smooth experience tomorrow!!

Susan Lynn Mary Jane - Wow! That's about as close as anyone's ever gotten and been rescheduled, but you're at ... Read more

Susan Lynn Mary Jane - Wow! That's about as close as anyone's ever gotten and been rescheduled, but you're at a world-class facility and emergency lung transplants are going to happen. You'll share the Match 29th date with our other rock stars and you'll forever be linked with your anniversaries! You go, Girl!

Rose Madura God bless you. What a day for you! Post when you can

Rex Austin Best wishes Mary Jane. 🙏🏻

Mary Jane Breinholt Thanks for your all your support and prayers. AVR happened on Wed 3/29 and all went as planned. Was r ... Read more

Mary Jane Breinholt Thanks for your all your support and prayers. AVR happened on Wed 3/29 and all went as planned. Was released from hospital on day 6. Best shower ever when I got home. I'm moving at a sloth pace and my body feels battered but I'm so grateful to be healing and on the other side of this.

Rose Madura Wonderful news!

Marie Myers So good to hear! Your energy and strength will come back bit by bit. Congratulations, you did i!