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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Nancy Schnarr posted an update

9 years ago (December 14, 2016)

Hey heart friends! I haven't been on here in awhile, but thank you all so much for the words of support and prayers - I felt them all, believe me! I'm 4 weeks post-op and feeling pretty good so far. It actually feels like I'm turning a bit of a... Read more.

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"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou

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Civita Fahey

Great blog Nancy.. for someone looking at surgery in the spring, It was very informative.

Nancy Schnarr

Thanks Civita! Good luck with everything, I think in hindsight the waiting was the toughest part!

Civita Fahey

that's what I hear.. thank you.. everyone on this site is so helpful and truly have decreased my stress about the surgery so much.. I'm 55 and in my day OHS was an OMG! things have changed and with God's help I will also have a successful outcome and can... Read more.

Lilly Black

My all time favorite thing to do is Laugh! It helps a lot. It takes time to heal and everyone is different. But I hear you on the emotional front....that took me more time for sure, and I still have some not so good days. Good luck with recovery!

Nancy Schnarr posted an update

9 years ago (November 21, 2016)

Hey friends, I'm 4 days post op and doing well - thanks for the thoughts and prayers! I got bumped forward b ya day and was a supposed to be in on the 16th but got bumped again to the 17th. I'm happy to day that things went well and... Read more.

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Steven A Husted

yes they do manage the pain pretty well i was glad of that best wishes in your recovery

Meredith Bray

:) make sure you stand up as straight as you can when you're up and about, and make sure to use your torture device - I mean breathing therapy! ;) -Meredith

Phyllis Petersen

Glad to her you're doing well! Hopefully, the pain will ease and you're recovery will go smoothly.

Catie B

Great that you're doing so well, Nancy. Congratulations and I hope all things continue smoothly for you .

Nancy Schnarr posted an update

9 years ago (October 11, 2016)

Hey Friends! I have a date - Nov 8th! I'm excited and nervous all at once. Any last minute advice for the remaining 4 weeks??

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Ruth Valenzuela

Keep busy doing some fun things! Will be praying for you!

Robert D'Aurora

Good luck to you! I'm in the same boat. My date is Nov. 8 too at Cleveland Clinic. I'm excited and nervous too! Mostly, I'm keeping busy to block out the serious nature of the surgery.

Steven A Husted

i know how you feel i was the same way before surgery then after surgery it was not really that bad my recovery was very good and i healed up very smooth check out some of my posts we will be praying for you best wishes and god bless

Ellen Leng

Keep following this blog! Lots of tips here :). Get the stuff out of the way that you may have trouble with 1-2 weeks post-op. Pay bills ahead, any outdoor work, whatever. If you are having sternotomy, start practicing getting in and out of bed and chairs without using your... Read more.

Nancy Lewis

My husband and I cleaned the house carefully. It was wonderful to come home and not once think of housecleaning or picking messy newspapers etc.

Ron Broadhead

I kept busy and took care of things around the house that would be inconvenient after the surgery (had a 17 year old water heater replaced). Other than that I just tried to maintain a normal routine.

Nancy Schnarr

Thanks all for the great advice!

Corey Sines

We have the same surgery date ! Hope you are living it up in advance of your surgery!

Nancy Schnarr

Thanks Corey - I actually just got bumped so now I'm scheduled for the 17th. Stressful but I remind myself that I'm lucky not to be an urgent case like whoever needed my spot!

Briana Morgan

Bring a heat pad for sore muscles I case it isn't provided, phone and earbuds to drowned out noise, scoped neck/v neck shirt to go home with, on pants to walk with. Favorite pillow if you want. Find out if your support can be with you overnight in each unit... Read more.

Dwight Miller

Stay positive, I know the stress can be high, but soon you will be up and walking and back at home. praying for a smooth surgery and fast recovery.

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