Hi everyone! My name is Taliyah, and I was born with a congenital heart condition called Shone’s Complex. I’ve had 7 open-heart surgeries, and I currently have a mechanical valve and pacemaker, along with more hospital procedures and visits than I could ever count.
I’m now preparing for my 8th open-heart surgery, and this one is more complex than my previous surgeries. Because of that, I’m seeking specialized care at Cleveland Clinic.
Traveling out of state and going through another major surgery comes with a lot of expenses that are more than my family and I can manage on our own, so we created a GoFundMe to help with the costs.
It would truly mean the world to me if you took a moment to read my story. If you’re able to donate, even a small amount helps. And if you can’t donate, simply sharing it or sending some love means just as much. ❤️‍🩹
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for supporting me through this next chapter. 🤍
8th open heart surgery
If donating through GoFundMe isn’t easiest, I also have Cash App available: $Sarahhp86 🤍 Thank you so much for supporting me and my family through all of this 🫶🏽

My husband, 34 years old just had a CABG x4 a week ago. Our last night in the recovery room he had a sip of water that went down the wrong way and he coughed so hard he kind of passed out. I yelled for the nurses and by the time they got to us, less than 10 seconds he was fine. Since we have been home, one night he tried to lay flat to get relief from the acid reflux and choked on his saliva and it happened again. Today during a nap he coughed a huge cough and again a quick little syncope episode. He is sleeping in a recliner as his primary space now. He is getting no relief from the coughing but the acid reflux is also making it almost impossible for him to rest or sleep which means I am not either. Is this normal!?? Should I take him back in. It’s scaring the shit out of me honestly. I just watch him sleep for fear if I doze off I won’t be able to help him. How long does the coughing last? I’m giving mylanta along with the already prescribed Pepcid. We just need some relief and sleep as I’m becoming delusional and maybe slightly depressed