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Bob, just went thru something close to what you did. Was due for a 1 yr check with cardio so called and asked if I could get an echo first and then come in to see him to go over it. They said no, they don't do just a routine echo so needed to see cardio first. Saw him and he's still hearing a...

Hi and welcome to our world. (Now your world too.) At age 67 went with a mechanical because both my cardio and I felt I would outlive a tissue valve and once is enough for some things in life, including OHS. I have yet to hear a click, tick or any noise from my St. Jude's valve. Have a...

Kim, thoughts will be with you on the 29th. Lots of prayers also. At least when the surgery comes quickly, gives you less time to stew about it. It's been a long time coming since 2003 but now that it's time, good to get it over with as soon as possible. Lot's of support for you here. Midge

James, my wishes for an easy ride and a quick recovery being sent your way. Have a great New Years, watching all those exciting games and enjoy the weekend. You will come out of that hospital a better man than when you went in (but it might take a few days/weeks to actually feel that way)...

Yvonne, ditto on the dentist appointment. I was required to provide written clearance from my dentist to the surgeon and had to wait a minimum of six months after to do a checkup. I actually ended up waiting for 8 months because figured the extra time wouldn't hurt. Also, if you call your...

Superbob, now it's your turn to just be the patient and let the doctors be the superheros. I know we all thank God that these super, fantastic machines can see right thru us and that there are other super people with the ability to read what they see. So you just go ahead and be the anxious...

Doug, thoughts and prayers will be with you on the 16th. Are you required to be there the 15th for any last minute tests or preps? The last two or three days before your scheduled date seem to whiz by...usually so many little last minute things to do that it fill the time. And be prepared to...

Way to go Danny! It really is easier coming down this side of the mountain than waiting to go up the other side. You climbed well and landed softly. Midge

Rick, I had an experience similar to yours except I thought they had put me in an old, unused room so the nurses could "party". I heard music, laughing, etc. but was so worried because I wasn't hooked up to any monitoring equipment. I wasn't just worried, I was scared, scared, scared. I have...

I, too, feel safer with my Medic Alert. Except I went with a necklace and it has worked out fine. My hands are into too many small places to have something on my wrist (don't even wear a wrist watch). This might be something to consider if you are around mechanical equipment where a bracelet...

Diagnosed with murmur in Oct. 07, rechecked at 6 months and still not time, another recheck in Dec. 08 and it was time per my cardio. In mid January had the cardiac cath and confirmed it was time. Surgery on 2/13/09. And, yes, the waiting is the worst part. I was so glad that it was less...

Kiwi Girl....thoughts and prayers are with you. May your surgery be successful and your recovery smooth and easy. At least there is no more dreaded waiting! Midge

Superbob, can I now assume the Carolinas are safe from hurricanes because you're back up to speed and can just blow them out to sea? Congratulations on the fantastic news and keep on flying! Midge

Wanda, hope this wish for a speedy and peaceful healing and recovery finds you at home. Prayers and healing thoughts being sent your way....we are all trying to make up for the healing thoughts that might have been forgotten while praying for a safe surgery. SO HERE'S TO QUICK HEALING FOR...