Recent content by TitanEddie

No, I opted for a tissue valve, bovine to be exact.

Two year valversary today! Was supposed to skydive with my kids but the weather didn't cooperate. Two years ago today at 50 years old I walked into a hospital and put my life in the hands of a total stranger. Luckily those were some gifted hands!. My surgeon told me without surgery I had...

One year out, seem like yesterday and also forever ago. Doing great, better than I imagined going in. For those on the other side have faith, you get another chance at life. Don't waste it.

Amen to that!!!

This is what I did before this started and before surgery I told my wife I was determined to do them again. I think maybe she was hoping I would drop one or two.

Haven't posted in a while but have been keeping up. Honestly not much to post about. Things are going great. Working out 4 days a week, playing softball, bowling and golf weekly. I still think about my valve replacement more than I should but I guess it's not something you put aside easily...

Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the US, just want to say first, I am thankful to be alive and to have all of the Thanksgivings to come that I would not have had, I am Thankful for the awesome surgeon I had and the wonderful nurses and staff that took care of me when I was at my most...

I checked in a week or so ago and said that my daughter and I were going to compete in the Warrior Dash, Well, we did it! 3.7 miles of hills, mud and obstacles. What a great experience. To those that are still waiting know that you can still accomplish amazing things after this surgery. I...

Been a while been doing great. Had an echo last week and it came out excellent no more docs or tests for a year. My daughter inherited my bicuspid valve and will be monitored. We have decided to compete in the Warrior Dash this weekend. We will be wearing mended heart and chd t shirts. Want...

Things are great thanks for asking. I slept in a recliner the first two or three weeks. Couldn't stand to lay flat. First time I tried I ended up like a turtle on it's back. I had just enough leg strength to push down the recliner. A little less and no way so if you have one do a test run...

So two weeks after my surgery I find out one of my daughters has been lucky enough to inherit my bicuspid valve. Was really hoping my kids wouldn't have to go through this.

Not much of an appetite I mean I would get hungry but a few bites was all I could do. So if you bring something start small besides everything tastes a. Bit off anyway. The tube while not unbearable was very uncomfortable made it hard to get a real deep breath and find a comfortable spot was...

3rd day out and feeling surprisingly good, still some pneumonia but not too bad at all. This is a bit long but I wanted to try to get it out while it was still somewhat fresh with me. Hope to offer some help or insight to those still waiting. ​Still trying to get my mind to piece everything...

So it was will touch and go for a day due to some pretty bad pneumonia . But looks like I am going to make it. Best fathers day ever.

Looks like a go for tomorrow