Hey everyone. I'm having heart sugery

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magsandmattsmom Member Posts: 424
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
Hey everyone. I'm having heart sugery
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  • magsandmattsmom
    magsandmattsmom Member Posts: 424
    edited March 2008

    Yup you read that right.  My aortic aneurysm grew 3 mm's in 3 months - considered rapid growth, so they want to go in and repair it.  I will have surgery on April 3rd.  I'll probably be out the remainder of the school year - at least that's what we are planning for.  If I end up being able to go back the last few weeks - great. 

    I'm doing ok with this.  I was pretty crabby, crabby crabby at first, but I'm getting better.  A lot of people ask if it's related to my bc and of course the answer is NO I'm just lucky to be hit with two health issues. Tongue out

    The link to my Caringbridge site is below.  Check it out if you want.

    (((((hugs))))) to everyone.  I'm sorry I'm not here more.  I do drop in and read and I think of all my sisters everyday!

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jillfoltz

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited March 2008

    Jill - wow!  You amaze me girl.  You're in my prayers.  Love the avatar! 

    Liz

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  • maryannecb
    maryannecb Member Posts: 1,453
    edited March 2008

    Hi Jill,

    nice to see a pic of you and the new baby. A year already? It seems like yesterday. Good luck with your surgery.

    My youngest has a bicuspid valve and mild dilation of his aortic root too. He is a ssessed each year and so far so good.

    Wishing you all the best

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  • Traci-----TripNeg
    Traci-----TripNeg Member Posts: 2,298
    edited March 2008

    Hi Jill,

    You don't know me but...I just wanted to say hello and I wish you the best and to tell you; a dear friend of mine had surgery for a heart aneurysm... it's been so long I can't remember... 6-7-8 years ago. I'll have to ask her. I talk to her via email all the time. We've been friends since we were in our teens. She's doing great. Better than great. She's a stay at home grand-ma now to an infant and a two year old! (She's 45.)

    They are working miracles with heart surgery. I hope knowing that, you keep your spirits up and your fears as down, as low as possible.

    Hugs girl,

    Traci

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Ugh! Too sucky, girl, but this will absolutely be the very last of your health problems! For sure. You and I did it in opposite ways, Jill....I had chest surgery and then BC....you had BC and now chest surgery. Does that make us related somehow?

    I'll be thinking of you, girlfriend, and sending you a bajillion positive vibes!

    ~Marin

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  • Emelee26
    Emelee26 Member Posts: 569
    edited March 2008

    Hugs...and a speedy recovery

    Love Marisa

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  • Barb1953
    Barb1953 Member Posts: 479
    edited March 2008

    Sending you positive thoughts and lots of prayers.



    HUGS

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  • WhiteRockGirl
    WhiteRockGirl Member Posts: 41
    edited March 2008

    Jill

    How surprising to hear that you are having surgery. Doesn't seem fair to have yet another health issue to contend with. 

    I have wondered how you are doing. Your newest baby is adorable. Bet you are busy.

    Please let us know how the surgery goes. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. 

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  • tawyna1
    tawyna1 Member Posts: 273
    edited March 2008

    hi,

    my mom had aortic valve replacement surgury 12 years ago.

    i hope you a speedy recovery.

    your baby is beautiful.. 

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  • celia088
    celia088 Member Posts: 2,570
    edited March 2008

    Jill,

    Good luck with the surgery!  Rest and recover quickly!  Thinking positive thoughts for you.

    celia 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Jill, I must admit it was nice seeing a post from you.  Cant believe you have to go through yet another health issue that to me seems just as scary.  I know you will do fine and sending lots of prayers, hugs, and best wishes your way.

    Nicki

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  • LUVmy2girlZ
    LUVmy2girlZ Member Posts: 2,394
    edited March 2008

    Jill ~

    I can "almost" relate w/ you but not really...I had an MRI and they said I had a 4 mm aortic aneurysm...just the word "aneurysm" was scary..and my Dr. said, it sounds like such a scary term for it but surgery can be quite simple after a CT scan...it was ruled out as MRI's are notorious for giving false readings. 

    Anyway,  I guess a stent can be placed on your aneurysm to keep it secure...so it won't rupture..this is a preventative measure that is simple...yet know you were blessed for them to find it!  Lots of times people have NO clue until its too late !

    Much of Blessings on your surgery !!!  LIKE BC you got another chance for your little one !

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  • Isabella4
    Isabella4 Member Posts: 2,166
    edited March 2008

    Jill, all the best to you with your upcoming op.

    Speedy recovery to you.

    My FIL had this done, as his aorta was getting a bit too large for comfort. He was about 75, and pulled thru well.

    Let us know how you go on.

    Isabella. 

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  • KariLynn
    KariLynn Member Posts: 1,079
    edited March 2008

    Hi Jill,

    Good to hear from you - good luck with surgery.  The baby is adorable - I just love happy kids!  You need to add a name to your login name...

    Take care,

    Kari

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Jill - Just popping in to wish you the very best with your surgery. Hope you will breeze through it! Your avatar is adorable! What a cutie!

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited March 2008

    holy crap Jill! good luck. fingers crossed for a successful and rapid recovery!

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  • BethNY
    BethNY Member Posts: 2,710
    edited March 2008

    Jill I hope you have a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.  Keep the pictures of the kids coming!!!

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