Home > Community > Patient News Feed > Ashley Cross

Ashley's Posts

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 21, 2016

Send Ashley a Note

My Posts

Ashley Cross posted an update

10 years ago (April 12, 2016)

Well for the past 5 days I have felt terrible. I can barely eat anything and have been experiencing stomach cramps. The last time I experienced these syntoms was when I had over 500cc of fluid around my heart and they had to do emergency surgery. So today I went... Read more.

Unknown

So sorry, Ashley. I hope you feel better soon. If you are not satisfied with the experience you had, you should consider following up with your cardiologist. Hang in there and I hope you feel better.

Unknown

Sorry your feeling bad keep faith that you will feel better soon.

Wanda Mroz

I say what Laura said follow up. I sure hope you feel much better soon. Hugs & prayers.ðŸ’žðŸ™ðŸ»

Clare Auten

I agree. If you aren't feeling right, get a second opinion . It's important to listen to your body.

Ashley Cross posted an update

10 years ago (March 21, 2016)

I had a 3rd OHS on March 4th. I was told that if I did not have the surgery done that Friday i would not have made it passed the weekend. I am in a lot of pain and tired. But I am taking it one day at a time.... Read more.

Wanda Mroz

Oh goodness... You poor thing. Keep us posted... We'll be sending good vibes and prayers your way... HugsðŸ’ž

Ashley Cross posted an update

10 years ago (February 8, 2016)

I will be admitted at Duke hospital tomorrow afternoon! I will be meeting with me heart care team. Surgery to replace both my aortic and mitral valves will be Wednesday morning!! I am so ready to be on the road to recovery and hopeful feel better than I have in... Read more.

👍 Someone and Someone reacted to this

Nancy D

wishing you a perfectly performed surgery and a problem free recovery! Be gentle with yourself, takes time to recover but it is SO worth it!

Gloria Savannah-Austin

Good luck to you Ashley- visualizing that all will be well and you will be kicking up a dust soon and back to normal. :)

Kate Watson

I'll be in the same boat as you with those two valves, not sure when yet but am meeting with another surgeon next week. I assume you have to get two mechanical valves in this case? I know what you mean- I too am looking forward to feeling good again... Read more.