8th Anniversary

[MarkU]

I got my St Jude valve eight years ago on 12-15-2000.
I was fortunate to find this site shortly afterwards. Thanks to all for the friendship and support over the years.

It always hasn't been easy, but in a lot of ways having my AVR was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I think I've become a better person in a lot of ways.

I ran 7.5 miles on Saturday morning in preparation for doing the Sarasota Half Marathon in February, followed by a 21 mile bike ride on Sunday. Can't express how lucky and blessed I feel about still being able to drag my 55 year old bones around this way. Every day is a blessing.

Mark

 

[Ross]

Congratulations Mark!

I can only dream of being as fit as yourself. Once upon a time............

 

[hall]

Hi Mark and Happy Anniversary! Glad to hear you can run and bike. Great news. Enjoy!

 

[Phyllis]

Congratulations, Mark- truly an inspiration!

 

[Mary]

Happy Valversary, Mark!

Your active lifestyle serves to remind us that life can be better post-op.

Thanks!

 

[skeptic49]

Congratulations, Mark! It's good to read about your life post AVR. Best of health to you!

Jim

 

[terryj]

Congratulations Mark. You had your surgery on my birthday and I remember telling you that was a lucky day and you would do fine.

 

[Freddie]

Good for you Mark, Congrats!
May you have many, many more.

Best of luck in the Marathon in February.

 

[Bina]

Happy Valversary Number 8......keep going!

 

[zipper2]

HAPPY 8TH VALVERSARY AND MANY,MANY MORE

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[CThrock]

Congratulations on 8 years!! Glad you are doing so good. Continue doing what your doing and enjoy your new life. God Bless.

 

[ValveSurgerySurvivor]

You go Mark! Congratulations on 8 years of an improved life and many more!

Steve
My complete experience with port access mitral valve surgery.
http://www.myvalvesurgery.com
Severe Mitral Regurgitation
Mimimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair - 10/17/2008
Duke Medical Center
Dr. Donald Glower

 

[Dawn-Marie]

Happy Valversary Mark ~ I hope you have many, many more!!

 

[ottagal]

Congratulation to you Mark...you are a great inspiration for those of us who have yet to climb over to the other side of the mountain.
Happy Anniversary!

 

[WayneGM]

Happy 8th anniversary. May there be many many more. Your active lifestyle will be an inspiration to the newbies.

 

[marie]

Congratulations on 8 years. It's a joy to read how well you're doing. Thanks for sharing.