Recent content by MelissaM

Hi All, It has been a while since I logged in, but wanted to share that all is well. For my eight year heart-a-versary, I joined the 9/11 Memorial Firefighter hike up to Gray's peak in Colorado, which benefits the National Fallen Firefighters Association. It was a worthy cause on a memorable...

It has been seven years, give or take a few days. I don't get around here very often any more, but you all (literally!) have a special place in my heart. Life continues to be active, healthy and happy. Looks like this Thanksgiving will be spent on the beaches of Aruba, last summer got to...

Hmmm. Interesting thread! As one who used to post frequently, but is lurking now only to find out how our dear Ross is doing, I must say that I am not posting because my heart is so rarely on my mind. . . My cardiologist "demoted" me to yearly checkups with his nurse practitioner, rather than...

You all are too kind - I've missed you all! Time to put down work for a second and reconnect. Sherry, thanks for the compliments. . . I do a lot of Internet-related stuff. Someone else actually does the programming; I am more the 'idea gal.' Ross, so good to hear from you. . .I will do my...

Hello fellow VR.com-ers! I haven't poked my head in here lately, mainly because I have been working on a new website. The website serves as a guide to great content on the Internet - we not only find great websites, but then provide reviews, to make sure you don't miss any of the great...

Our Bonnie lies over the ocean Our Bonnie lies over the sea Our Bonnie lies over the ocean Oh bring back our Bonnie to we Bring back, bring back Bring back my Bonnie to we, to we Bring back, bring back Bring back our Bonnie to we We will miss you!

Howdy, I am a fellow Boulderite! Dr. Reusch is my cardiologist and has been for the past four years - he is head of cardiology and top-notch. I have been up, down, and over within the Kaiser system - feel free to PM me for more info, or even if you want to meet for coffee. Would be happy to...

Sweet. . .and clearly not checking VR.com nearly enough!~ Chris had to write and tell me she is posting on the site! It was great to see Chris and Wayne again. They looked wonderful, as always, and are just brimming with excitement about their pending referral (prayers that it comes in...

One point of clarification. The vast majority of endocarditis is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth, so that cuts, scrapes, etc, aren't necessarily feeding grounds for the bacteria that cause endocarditis. They can probably cause lots of other problems, but not every type of bacteremia...

Napa Valley. . .

Thanks for all of the well wishes! It is so nice to see some of you again, and meet some new faces, too! The last four years have whizzed by! I rebuilt my marketing business, started an MBA program, then stopped the MBA program to start another business, went to Hawaii & Napa over this past...

Cheers to double scoops of ice cream on chocolate cake! My doctor definitely cleared me for that!! :D

This season makes me reflect on the miracles of modern life, and give thanks for second chances. For those whom I haven't yet had the pleasure to meet, I was a feverish poster on these boards over four years ago, with all of the questions and concerns of a newbie. Concerns over surgery...

Cooker - you are doing great! Congrats to all of the people who are actively losing weight. It concerns me a bunch, though, that you refer to losing weight as "torture," and lovingly refer to greasy food. I pass no judgment. However, I grew up with a mother who had a similar outlook -...

Check with your cardiologist re: the scuba diving. I had a mitral valve repair, and just yesterday checked with my cardio to see if it was okay. He wrote "I have reviewed your medical records and find no reason why you cannot safely engage in scuba diving." But, I imagine each case is best...