25 years and counting!!!

[twinmaker]

Twenty-five years ago on August 20, 1981, I lost my stenotic natural mitral valve and had a St. Jude mechanical valve implanted. I'll never forget the surgeon telling me that this newer valve was not yet FDA approved, but in his opinion, it's the one he would put in his own wife. I remember signing several papers because the valve hadn't been approved yet also. I can honestly say that I didn't think twice since the doc told me this was my best shot at maybe not having to have a third OHS. God is good...and I've been clicking away for a quarter of a century! LINDA

 

[Debbrn]

Congratulations. Here is to many many more years to come.

Debbie

 

[Ross]

What, you didn't get the recall notice?

 

[twinmaker]

OK Ross! I got one of those already for my defibrillator. I don't need or want one for my valve! LINDA

 

[Christine]

Congrats Linda!! Here's to many more years...

Chris

 

[Karlynn]

Linda- wishing one of our valve pioneers a very happy 25th anniversary. Keep on going girl!!!!! The longer you go, the more hope I have!!!!

 

[geebee]

Linda,
I am so happy for you and sorry for me that I didn't wait one more year for my first surgery. Maybe if I had, I would have been offered the St. Jude and would now only be on my first valve.
Thanks for being one of the guinea pigs for the St. Jude; you certainly helped pave the way for all of us who came later.
I wish for you to have as many more years on your valve as you desire.\
Happy Anniversary.

 

[sylviayasgur]

great news linda!
congrats on your 25th anniversary! that is such WONDERFUL news.
stay well,
sylvia

 

[StretchL]

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congrats on your health, the success of your surgery, and having had a wise surgeon.

I'm considering a St. Jude's valve in November... if you have a few minutes to e-mail me your thoughts on Coumidin, I'd be grateful. And, if you're ever up near Richmond, stop by!

 

[joanne6]

Congratulations! You really are a pioneer. I am so glad things have gone so well for you.

 

[Rich]

Linda,
That's great news!
You give a lot of hope to many people facing this problem.
I just had my tenth anniversary last month for my St. Jude.
I sure would like to celebrate 25 yrs as well.
Rich

 

[aussigal]

Congratulations on 25 yrs....
So you are the reason many of us are happily clicking away ...
I love my St Judes too and am aiming to get 50 yrs from mine at least .

 

[RCB]

Yeah...

Yeah...

Linda,
I am so happy for you and sorry for me that I didn't wait one more year for my first surgery. Maybe if I had, I would have been offered the St. Jude and would now only be on my first valve.
Thanks for being one of the guinea pigs for the St. Jude; you certainly helped pave the way for all of us who came later.
I wish for you to have as many more years on your valve as you desire.\
Happy Anniversary.

what she said!

 

[davidfortune]

CONGRATS!!! All y'all (that's my Texas boy coming out...) oldtimers clicking and ticking are an inspiration to all us newbies just starting out on a lifelong journey. We just hope that like you it is more than a three hour tour.

Best of continued luck, grace, providence. Hope that thing runs like a Timex "takes a licking and keeps on ticking".

David

 

[aussiemember]

As a member in the waiting room it is fantastic to read such an inspiring post - thankyou, and may you be ticking for many more years to come

 

[Guest]

Linda,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!



Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker
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"So much is left undone" ... Deep Blue Something ... 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'

 

[Dustin]

Just brilliant! I hope many more years are still to come.

Best wishes,

 

[mtkayak]

Congrats on 25 years! So far I love my St. Jude!

 

[Turkey Hunter]

Here's to many many more.