Finally a great place for support

[Stan925]

Hi All,

I just registered here. I found this site by accident while surfing the net. I had AVR surgery 4½ years ago and boy I wished I knew of this site. Better late than never though.

I have always wanted to give back somehow and this is a great way of doing that. I am also now getting involved with Mended Hearts.

Thanks for a great site, even though I have only just joined it already looks great.

Regards,
Stan

 

[Ross]

Thank you Stan. Please stop by often and offer your knowledge to others. I know mended hearts pretty much take you over, but if you can find the time, we'd appreciate it.

 

[WayneGM]

Welcome Stan. I found VR.com shortly after my surgery but as you said "better late than never". It's been very helpful post-op to hear others share similar experiences to mine as I had no idea what to expect and what should be "normal" during recovery. Any insights or experiences you wish to share would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

 

[hensylee]

Hey, Stan. I found VR years ago by accident. There were less than 100 members then, corresponding in a very different format than what we have here. It was sort of like a chat room. Hundreds upon hundreds have come and gone. Lots have stayed here to support newcomers. We hope you will stay, too. I am sure you have much to add to the site. Welcome.

 

[geebee]

Welcome Stan.

I agree with you that I wish I had found VR.com before my last OHS but I am not sure it actually existed then (1994).

In any case, experience can be the best teacher and the more members there are, the more we can help those facing surgery and going through recovery.

Hope to hear a lot more from you.

 

[Cooker]

Hi Stan and welcome. I am new to this but there are a few here that have good knowledge and can be very helpful.....they are easy to pick out

Hope you enjoy our little group.

Cooker

 

[CathyK.]

Welcome Stan. I am one of the lucky ones that have found this site before surgery. Please stick around and offer any help to those of us in the " waiting room". This site has been a God send to me and others who are preparing for OHS. Glad you found us now!!

 

[EireCara]

Welcome.....

Welcome.....

*Hi Stan, I just wanted to welcome you to this site...it wont be long before you see how wonderful everyone is here !!!!

 

[Susan BAV]

It's a great site with a fun group and a very helpful core of "regulars!"

(By the way, EireCara, which castle is that one you've posted as an avatar? It's beautiful too!)

 

[sue943]

Welcome. I am another who found it after surgery.

 

[Stan925]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I will post from time to time as time allows (wow, used the word "time" 3 times in 1 sentence).

Regards,
Stan

 

[Barbara Stewart]

Welcome

Welcome

Hi Stan. I'm another one who found this site post surgery, but when I had my second I knew about it. It's very helpful. Do stick around!
Barbara