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[kfay]

Hi, my name is Kim and I am a 44 year old mother of 2. I just wanted to thank you all for all of the info you have posted about your own experiences. I am scheduled to have my tricuspid valve replace on Jan. 9th, due to Ebsteins anomaly, at the Mayo Clinic. They will also put in a shunt from my right ventrical to help it pump blood more efficiently to my lungs and will have my asd closed and have a maze procedure for rhythm problems . I had OHS when I was 17, but this is much bigger than that one was. It's reassuring to read that so many of you have done so well.

 

[Karlynn]

Welcome Kim, I'm so glad you found us. I'm putting your surgery date on the calendar. Wishing you a successful surgery.

 

[WayneGM]

Welcome to the VR community, Kim. Sorry for the circumstances but glad you found us. Best wishes and good luck.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Welcome Kim,

I'm curious how you ended up being referred to Mayo Clinic with DUKE (another Very Highly Ranked Heart Hospital) just across the state?

Best wishes for your 'Heart Fix'.

'AL Capshaw'

 

[Freddie]

Greetings Kim and welcome.

Now don't be shy about asking questions, this VR community is the best thing going.

Please keep us informed.

Best Wishes & Good Luck

 

[Phyllis]

Welcome, Kim. So glad you found us and hope we can help in any way possible between now and January 9th. Just ask away and we will try.

 

[Susan BAV]

Hi Kim. Welcome to the site; glad you found it. Hope all goes well with your surgery. Take care and post again.

 

[marie]

Welcome you've come to the right place
Earline

 

[DebbyA]

Welcome, Kim! That's quite a surgical program you have lined up! I hope everything goes well and you have an uneventful recovery. As others said, please keep us informed.

I grew up in Charlotte, and Jan 9 is my husband's birthday.

 

[Lynlw]

hi Kim, Welcome. You are having alot done, so i can only imagine how much better you will feel after the recovery. My 19 yo son is the one with heart problems, but I wanted to suggest you also check out the forums at the adults with CHD org http://www.achaheart.org/boards/index.php ( you have to register)There are a few members that travel to Mayo since they are one of the top ACHD centers in the world, so might be able to give you tips. There are also a few people with ebsteins.I'm glad you are going to Mayo since they have alot of experience with complex cases.
Good luck, Lyn

 

[netmiff]

welcome Kim

welcome Kim

and you have come to the right people - some of us are totally crazy, others just a little crazy, but you'll soon figure that out !

 

[Bina]

Hi Kim, welcome to the group!
I think you will find what you need here; people to listen and share, along with lots of information and discussion..... And just the right amount of humour thrown in for good measure.

 

[Cooker]

Kim,
Welcome to the zoo. This place rocks. Lots of folks with lots of knowledge (I'm not one of them) Glad you found us!!

 

[Curtsmum]

Hi Kim,
just wanted to say best of luck with your surgery, you will get lots of help with any questions or worrys you have, glad you found the forum.

 

[hensylee]

welcome, Kim. Nice to have you aboard. We'll be right there with you all the way. Blessins........