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Teresa Breedlove posted an update
9 years ago (March 4, 2017)
Well Praise the Lord I survived the surgery and was discharged today only 5 days post op .i had a great doctor and nurses but also the Great Physician was by my side every step of the way.I won't say it was an easy journey but not half as bad... Read more.
Congrats and thank you for your inspiring words for those of us waiting for surgery!!
Wonderful news Teresa! Our surgery dates were the same day. Take it slowly and nurture your body with the care and compassion it needs to heal. Take Care
Great news. My total shoulder replacement was far more painful and difficult I agree. Good luck in recovery🙏🏻❤️
Teresa Breedlove posted an update
9 years ago (February 26, 2017)
Tomorrow is the big day .The thoughts of surgery are pretty scary but I have faith in my doctor and in God. My surgery is replacement of aortic valve and cabg of vessel.I will be at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville TN and my surgeon is Dr Lawrence... Read more.
Hang in there.. enjoy the small miracles of Nature you see outside today..enjoy the Oscars on TV tonite Will say a prayer for you and all our heart friends that have surgery tomorrow👍❣️
You will do great, I remember the anxiety the week leading up to my surgery, have faith and trust in your surgeon and place it in God's hands, you will do great! Looking forward to seeing your post op updates. I am 6 months post op and I am doing... Read more.
Sending prayers & positive thoughts your way Teresa:)
Sending prayers and best wishes to you. hang in there!
Lots of positive thoughts and prayers from Texas!
My mom was in a similar situation end of January. She just had surgery on 22 and is doing great. She was so scared of course. But honestly these doctors know what they are doing. You can't live like this. God led you to this day and this surgeon. Give... Read more.
Teresa Breedlove posted an update
9 years ago (February 26, 2017)
Well tomorrow is the big day and needless to say I'm very scared.I am a overthinker and retired nurse .i am having a 1 vessel cabg and aortic valve replacement .was scheduled 2 weeks ago and my surgeon wanted me to have my port removed which I had for iv... Read more.
Thanks everyone for the encouragement .I wish I had found this site months ago instead of this morning.I will continue to read all the journals posted throughout the day and try to get some sleep since I slept none last night.Praying for all my new heart friends

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