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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: July 29, 2015

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Sherry Nichols posted an update

8 years ago (August 13, 2017)

Hello Family, I wanted to give you all a quick update. Well, I don't qualify for the transplant due to the damage being on the right side of my heart instead of the left (per my new doctor). But, I'm doing much better😁😎!!!! My new doctor sent me to cardiac... Read more.

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Catie B

I'm so tickled that you posted and even more delighted to hear how well things are going for you, Sherry! Terrific news!!

Steve Farthing

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Rita Savelis

So happy to hear your good news Sherry!

Jill Krajnovich

Glad to hear that you are doing so much better, Sherry! Prayers that things just continue to improve for you!

Jennifer McInerney

So glad you updated us. What great progress you have made. Well done.

Laura Jacobs

Great news!!

Phyllis Petersen

It's great to hear that you're able to reclaim much of your life. Praying that you keep improving!

Judy Stokes

Praise God!!! So happy to hear the good news. Keep your spirit!!!!

Sherry Nichols

Thank you all!!!!

Sherry Nichols posted an update

9 years ago (May 18, 2017)

Hello Heart Family- It's been a while since I've posted, but my journey has been a difficult one. (please read previous journals dated Jan. 7, 2016 and Nov. 25, 2016 for more detailed info). I'm 21 months post-op. I had my Mitral and Aortic Valves replaced and a Quadruple by-pass in August 2015. My family and I repeatly asked the doctors what happened to me during surgery and they stated that when they went to restart my heart during surgery, the right side wouldn't work. The doctors stated that it was a hard surgery and that I had a lot done. In June 2016, the doctors told me that I was healing but it was going to take some time to get stronger and that I would be OK. Since my surgery, my health has continuously deteriorated. I have extreme shortness of breathe, pain in my chest, and fatigue. The doctors have conducted many different tests since Nov. 2016 to April 2017 (Echos, Stress tests, TEE, heart Catheterizations, and CPX treadmill) etc.. So after months of the doctors going back and forth, one doctor would say one thing and the other doctor would say something totally different, I started fussing. I received a letter in Feb. of 2017 stating that I was ill enough for advanced heart failure therapies. Again, I started asking the doctors what's going on with my health. The Cardiologist said he was "sending me to a specialist", After seeing the specialist in March 2017, he sent me for more test (same tests that I had done already). A month after those tests, I was told nothing. Now I'm super anger!!!! Finally after speaking with the nurse practitioner in late April 2017 regarding how poorly the doctors where in informing me of the tests results and my condition, she promised that she would have the Doctor to call me. He finally called on May 05, 2017. The doctor stated that I had a massive heart attack during the surgery in 2015. ( The doctors never told me or my family that). He stated that there was nothing else they could do for me but give me some medicine (Entresto) to make me comfortable and stay out of the hospital. He also stated that I didn't qualified for a heart transplant. (WOW!!!!!) What a pill to swallow!!!!!!!. Then the doctor said "what happened to you was a stroke of bad luck." (Really?) I'm at a lost for words. On May 15, 2017, the nurse practitioner called me and told me that the heart specialist was going before the board to see if I would qualify for a transplant and that she'll let me know. I'm looking for a new doctor. I will also be looking for a different Surgeon if I do qualify for the transplant. I can't even describe how I truly feel!!!!!! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks for allowing me to share.

Melissa Houser

Wow - prayers for doctors to have wisdom in guiding you in your precarious situation. I pray the the Lord directs you to the right surgeon, if needed. Take care!

Catie B

Sherry, I just read your journal entries. My heart goes out to you very, very much. I'm so sorry for the news. And I'm horrified at how you've been treated, with no one until now explaining what happened to you. I'm adding you to my prayers.

Phyllis Petersen

That's ridiculous that they weren't upfront with you after surgery. You have a right to know what has happened, why it happened (not simply bad luck), and what your options are. I'm so sorry that you are going through this, and pray that solutions are found to return you to... Read more.

Cathy Zuber

What a lousy way to be treated!! Prayers that you get some good, correct answers for you and yr family!!

Sherry Nichols

Thanks heart family!!!! I will continue to have faith that God will see me through.

Roger Perkins

Wow - will definitely pray! Remember, the longevity of the fire reveals the strength of the gold....and you actually seem quite strong through all of this!

Jacky Taylor

hello Sherry, I am so sorry for you but you sound very strong and with the help of your family I am sure the doctors will come to the right decision and it sounds as if you might be eligible for a new heart so just keep praying. love Jacky... Read more.

Jeanette Davidson

Sherry, I remember you so vividly since or surgeries with only one month apart we were on the same team lead that time. I got choked up when I just read your story. I know how "heartbreaking " this must all be for you and how difficult it is to... Read more.

Enrique K

Dear Sherry, I will be praying for you and will send good vibes your way! I hope that everything goes well for you! Sending lots of good energy your way.

Jennifer McInerney

Im shockd and angry that you would be treated so poorly by your health care Providers. Its disgraceful. Please continue yout "heart" journey and try to find a solution. Im praying for you and hoping all will go well.

Sherry Nichols

Thanks Jennifer and Enrique for the caring words of encouragement😘

Sherry Nichols posted an update

9 years ago (November 25, 2016)

Hello everyone!!!! I haven't posted in almost a year since my surgery ( August 24, 2015) ( 2 valves replaced and a quad triple bypass) but I'm 15 months post-op. I'm still having some issues ( my heart is only functioning at 40% and one of the bypass has failed)... Read more.

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Debbie Bentley

What are the doing about the failed bypass ? I'm experiencing something similar .

Sherry Nichols

Debbie I'm not sure. 😱😱 My doctor did a heart cath last month and he said that this happens sometime and that my body has made a path for the blood to flow around the failed bypass. He's running a lot of tests now.