St. Jude is 14.

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I was on vacation the day of my actual "valveversary" but I like to remind folks that there are a lot of us out here doing well long term. My St. Jude was 14 on April 19th. When it was implanted in 1994, it replaced a Bjork-Shiley that was implanted in 1980. A normal, long and successful life is very common on coumadin as well as with a replaced valve of any type.

Things are much easier today than in 1980 or even 1994. After all, you newer guys have VR.com to see you through and so many choices of valves, types of surgeries and great surgeons.

We sure live in a great world even with the tough things. Be happy to be alive.
 
Congratulations on your valve anniversary, Gina- you are an inspirtation in more ways then one!
 
14? Man I'm a good ways away from that. You gonna help me get there?

Congratulations Mother Valve. :D
 
WOW!! Congratulations, Its only been about two years for me. Thanks, for being such an inspiration on the vr fourm. I wish you many, many, more!!!!
 
Gina, A belated good wishes and you go girl to you and your titanium piece. I wish St Judes made a fuel efficient car.
Kathleen
 
Great to read threads like yours ! Im only 8 weeks post-op but feel great and reading your post gives me wonderful optimism when I think of what my future holds.
 
Gina hope you did something really nice to celebrate, Congratulations wishing you many more good years.
 
Wishing you the best

Wishing you the best

Happy Birthday to you! I hope you are smiling and your day was bright!
Bless
:)
 
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