Beach77

First diagnosed at age 49 with aortic root diameter of 43mm. Two years later was 45mm. For the last 10 years it has roughly been in...

Dick—you are an inspiration to all of us. I’m only at 13 yrs but have had 2 other major surgeries along with 2 rounds of endocarditis...

Thank you for your prayers very much appreciated ❤️

oh, and @tommyboy14 I'm kinda proud of this comment especially back in 2014 I had no idea who he was, it was perhaps the nicest...

Glad your surgery is over and you're on the mend! Your surgery sounded very challenging! I also have a On-X 21mm valve @ 64 turned 65...

Hello friends, Well I made it thru 2nd redo (3rd AVR surgery). It was a complicated and long surgery. But my surgeon did an amazing job...

Chuck, thanks for your interest. I could write a book on the difficulties of getting old, old medical records. Remember, my surgery was...

@dick0236, please correct me if I am remembering this wrong, but the only reason that you are not in the Guinness Book for the longest...

Wow! welcome to the forum! God has blessed you!

Thank you so much, glad to still be here. My coworkers tell me the difference is night and day. The first day I came back I looked like...

Yes, getting used to my new way of living was rough at first, but easily adjustable. I still enjoy things that I have before...

Welcome, Brian! My, oh my, what a story. You truly did get a second chance. We’re glad you’re here.

I am 54, African American. No history.I was in really good shape. As a matter of fact preparing for a Masters Strongman competition. I...

You, my friend were given a gift of a second chance. Welcome to the forum.

Hard to believe it's been 30 years since my first valve surgery. That one was for an aortic valve repair to address aortic insufficiency...