Thanks to Everyone for my Welcome

[LindaVA]

Hi Everyone, I posted last week and just wanted to thank everyone for welcoming me. Your posts were overwhelming and I appreciate each and ever one. (Thanks Sumorunner for your poignant thoughts on running, I really enjoyed your webpage)


Next week I begin my odessey of dr's appointments at UPenn so I will update after that.

Permit me one computer technical question -- is our password/sign in linked to the computer you register on? I can't seem to log on to this website on any computer other than the one attached to my email... Any way to change this so I can check the site and log on from different computers?

God bless you all. Have a great day.

Linda
mitral valve repair/replace When?? Where??

 

[Jay F]

No

No

You should be able to sign in via any PC. You must know your Username (LindaVA) and your Password (*****) whatever it is. You used a password as a part of creating your account. Good Luck

 

[Mary]

Linda,
We're glad that you've joined us!

As Jay said, the log in isn't tied to your computer--just your account.
If you've forgotten your password (the one you used when you registered) try sending a PM to Ross and asking him to send you a copy. You can always change it to an easier to remember word if you want.

 

[pipersmith]

I missed the post last week - so wanted to add a big welcome! you have definately come to the right place - lots of info and support around here.

Hope all goes well in that odessy of appointments ;0)
May I urge you to seek second opinions - even if you are satisfied with the first - it is always beneficial to add sets of eyes - to add additional perspective!!!

 

[SumoRunner]

Poignant? Oh god, I'm being called poignant. Now my manhood is in question. How about my strong, manly, macho, straight-shooter, sweaty, testosterone laced commentary?

I guess you're welcome anyway.

 

[Aussie Chris]

Hi Linda,

I missed your post last week but just wanted to welcome you and add my voice of support. I only found the site about 6 weeks ago, 2 weeks before having surgery, and I have found it so helpful both before and after surgery.

Your active lifestyle and condition sounds very similar to my situation. All of a sudden the regurgitation was severe with no symptoms and just before surgery the old ticker couldn't keep up with the lifestyle. One week out from surgery I thought I would get in one last surf for a while by jumping of the rocks and letting the wave do all the work. Not a good idea. I got a new found respect for how much work you actually have to do to get on one first.

I can only back up the suggestions that you get a number of opinions if time permits. I was given the impression when I had a TEE that my valve was most likely unrepairable but luckly the surgeon I had whilst fully expecting to do a replacement, ended up doing a repair to both leaflets, and so far so good.

Sorry can't help on the thickening question.

Any way all the best. Whilst OHS scares the **** out of us, it really is not as bad as it sounds.

All the best,

Chris

 

[Lynlw]

Hi Linda, Welcome, We also live in NJ (camden County) and Justin has an appt at the adult CHD center at penn on the 30th,he had a few of his heart surgeries at CHOP, when will you be there? Lyn