Recent content by ejonbry

Pounding and ticking, even 2 years after surgery. The ticking at times is loud, to the point where someone will comment on how loud my "watch" is. I don't notice it so much anymore so I don't know if it has quietened or if I have just gotten used to it. A running joke between my wife and I is...

I can hear my click any time I am in a quiet room. I sleep with a tv and a fan on to drown it out to sleep. I don't sleep as hard as I did before surgery and I guess that could be because of the click. It is kind of funny though, I have had employees in my office say, "You have a really loud...

I have found in the 2 years since my surgery that I 1st of all have little to no patience, also I was at one time very empatheitic, now I don't feel any empathy. I have drawn much closer to my wife and chidren, but I don't seem to have time for things that matter very little to me. I genuinely...

Friday August 6 will mark 2 years since my Aortic Valve was replaced. Doing much better and thankful for every day I have with my family and friends.

Very cool.

Matski, You and I are about the same age(I am 1 yr older) and like you I was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis while very young. I remember cardiac check ups, stress tests, and catherizations from a very young age. Fortunately for me I didn't have OHS until last year, but I understand to some...

August 6, 2009 was exactly one year that I had my aorta replaced. It doesn't seem like it was a full year ago. I'm feeling good, 3rd child due any day, and pretty much back to normal. You guys helped me so much in the days before and after my surgery and I thank you. Life is good with the...

My wife and I had a 26weeker 12 years ago. Several months in the hospital, truly an emotional roller coaster. My thoughts and prayers are yours.

Nothing in any of the articles about the typer of valve used.

Another story said he would resume the tour in the fall.

Williams recovering in Ohio after heart surgery March 23, 2009, 12:59 PM EST NEW YORK (AP) -- Robin Williams is recovering at a hospital in Cleveland after having heart surgery his doctors deemed successful. The 57-year-old actor had an operation to replace an aortic valve at the Cleveland...

Driving at 5 weeks, released to work again at 6 weeks. Drove with a heart pillow under the seatbelt for a while. Took short trips that 1st week, until I regained confidence in driving.

Very sorry for his loss. My thoughts and prayers are his.

I went to a kiosk at the local mall. They had them in sterling silver for $39. Mine says mechanical heart valve/coumadin.

Waiting for surgery and preparing for surgery was the hardest part for me. Surgery and recovery was in relation much easier, at least mentally. Sorry for your delay, good luck.