Petey Bello
Same here Kristin. I totally agree! We're one big Heart family :)
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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: June 25, 2015
Member Since: June 25, 2015
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Kristin Ott posted an update
9 years ago (April 20, 2017)
Its been awhile since I have been on here, but reading the posts and stories from everyone is like coming home again. So familiar supporting and welcoming. We all are different and come from places across the country and yet we are all the same with the same concerns, fears,... Read more.
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Lilly Black
Cheers to you too, Kristin. Sharing our experiences and our stories is powerful, and so helpful for everyone! that's why I login and try to help out or receive help in any way I can. Welcome home!
Kristin Ott posted an update
10 years ago (September 26, 2015)
Came home yesterday evening - day 4! thanks to all the Dr's ,nurse's and wonderful team at Abbott and to my family for taking care of me at home. The sternal pain on my left still catches me off guard at times- now just to rest and heal. Thank you... Read more.
Congratulations on being discharged! Now you will be tested for your patience. It takes 8-12 weeks for the bone to heal, then the rest of your body gets a chance to complete it's healing process. I alternated between walks, naps and small meals. That pretty much filled my days for... Read more.
Wow, good for you! Heal well!
Welcome home! Deep breaths, short walks, rest, and repeat! ;-)
Great to hear that Kristin! I hope you continue to recuperate fast.
Yay Kristin! Welcome Home!! Prayers for continued recovery! God is good!
Welcome home! Remember one day at a time. Please be kind to yourself.
Hi Kristin I am delighted you are home and doing well. Take care. Hugs Shirley.
Kristin Ott posted an update
10 years ago (September 22, 2015)
Everything went well and I'm out of ICU tonight tomorrow hopefully the chest tubes out - thank you to everyone for the love and prayers and support couldn't of done it without my heart brothers and sisters!
Great to hear that the operation was a success. God Bless You and wish you a fast recovery.
I'm so glad to hear the operation went well. Believe it or not the chest tubes being pulled is not a big deal. I know I hardly felt it.
So happy to hear that surgery went well.
Great news! So happy for you, Kristin! God bless!
Amen! God bless! Take it easy heart sister!
That's great Kristin! So happy to see you posting on day 2! I'll be joining the club in a few day's. Surgery for MVR this Friday! I'll be looking for your posts. Stay strong!!!
Wonderful news. Lot's of healing thoughts coming your way. Thank you for keeping us all updated. Hugs Shirley
Fantastic. One day at a time now. Slow and steady. Be kind to yourself.
So glad to hear this good news, Kristin. Take it easy. Get some rest.
Great to hear. Keep on healing. We r stilling thinking and praying for u
Great news, Kristin! I hope you are testing and healing well
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