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PATRICIA BIJAS posted an update
6 years ago (July 2, 2020)
Hello Community, it's been awhile. When I had my successful AVR back in 2016, I thought I was done with surgery. Nope....On July 10 I will be having a Carotid Endarterectomy. You'd think that after my AVR, nothing would scare me, wrong again, lol! I was wondering if anyone here... Read more.
So sorry you have to go through another surgery. I have not had a carotid surgery, but it is much less invasive than what you have already been through. It is usually just an overnight stay. Wishing you a swift recovery!
Thank you Marie, I appreciate it! I will post after the surgery with good news, God willing.
Wow sorry to hear this. I have my surgery on July 10th as well for my bicuspid. God speed to both of us.
PATRICIA BIJAS posted a photo
10 years ago (May 24, 2016)
My girl Izzabella!
👍 Cathleen Weed reacted to this
Love those sweet compassionate eyes. Pups are the best ask any recovering hearty!
Cute for sure! Fur babies are the best, I love my 2 girls (cats) .. 1 is 16 the other 8, am so worried about the 16yo at home without dad when I have my op, it'll be winter and every winter we 'spoon' so to speak, she is my... Read more.
She looks concerned! We have two Jack Russells, and they keep us on the go. What's in her mouth? A mouse tail?
Lol Guys, nothing in her mouth but her "crazy" teeth! She truly is my anchor, love her to pieces! My cat was diagnosed with Lymphoma 2 weeks ago, she will truly miss her buddy Trace....
PATRICIA BIJAS posted an update
10 years ago (May 23, 2016)
Saw the Electrophysiologists today regarding 104 heart rate. Wearing a 24 hour Holter moniter now, having my first Echo next month since the OHS. I got the first glimmer of hope, they tell me that if these tests show nothing, then this is just who/what my heart is...that's what I've... Read more.

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