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All, my wife reminded me the other day of the eigth anniversary of my Ross Procedure. I had forgotten about it, but it remains a time to reflect and I hope, share some positive thoughts with all of you who frequent this board for comfort, advice, etc...
On 2/1/99, I was rolled into the operating room at the LDS Hospital where Dr Don Doty (since retired) begin what was to be a new phase of my life. Since then, eight years later, my heart continues to be strong (confirmed by annual echos). I well remember the day my cardio advised me that it was finally time to get my valvel replaced. It was perhaps, the scariest day of my life.
Funny in that having the surgery was actually very anti-climatic. I was calm and resigned to place my life in Dr Doty's hands (and the Lords).
Since then, life has treated me well, but I will say that I'm unhappy with how over-sensitive I've become to my bodies aches and pains. I guess once you go through a traumatic experience like heart surgery, you start to second guess every signal your body sends you.
I wish you all well in your search for answers and comfort.
John Lutes
RP 2/1/99
On 2/1/99, I was rolled into the operating room at the LDS Hospital where Dr Don Doty (since retired) begin what was to be a new phase of my life. Since then, eight years later, my heart continues to be strong (confirmed by annual echos). I well remember the day my cardio advised me that it was finally time to get my valvel replaced. It was perhaps, the scariest day of my life.
Funny in that having the surgery was actually very anti-climatic. I was calm and resigned to place my life in Dr Doty's hands (and the Lords).
Since then, life has treated me well, but I will say that I'm unhappy with how over-sensitive I've become to my bodies aches and pains. I guess once you go through a traumatic experience like heart surgery, you start to second guess every signal your body sends you.
I wish you all well in your search for answers and comfort.
John Lutes
RP 2/1/99
Anyways, thanks for sharing. 