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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.

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...

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.

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.

Last time I can post here. Next time I will be on the other side.

That is the day I get my nice shiny new aortic valve and start fighting my way back. Kinda a bit of a relief to actually have a date.

got the results of my MRI today and it is a bicuspid valve. They had been going back and forth as to whether it was bicuspid, disease damaged, or just prematurely calcified. Luckily no aortic issues or blockages so looks like valve replacement only. Was told I needed to explain to my...

I have decided on at tissue valve. Based on the decision chart my surgeon showed me an am just below the point where a tissue valve makes sense. I am 50 years old with no other issues other than a bicuspid or possibly diseased valve. I know about the on-x and lower warfarin and possibly no...

Got the heart cath tomorrow. Been told there is some chance that what they see may accelerate things so got my bag packed and getting things ready this evening just in case. Surgeon wanted to do surgery this week but my daughter owns a dance school and she does a daddy daughter dance every year...

So I am 50 and was sure a mechanical valve would be recommended. To my surprise he recommended a tissue valve. Talked about taking warfarin and other stuff that I already knew. His argument is that with a tissue he could replace it when needed via tavr And the next gen tissue valves would...

So met with the surgeon today and things just got real, he wanted me to have surgery next week! Holy crap! Wasn't expecting that. Anyway told him that was out of the question and due to family and work obligations I couldn't do it any sooner than June 6. He agreed as long as I restrict my...

To all of the Mothers going through or have been through this, enjoy your day you deserve it. To those who have a Mother, wife or grandmother going through this or have gone through this let them know how much they mean to you. If you are going through this or have gone through this let them...

So I am in the queue to join the zipper club. Anyone thought about a tattoo? Don't have any now but considering one not to cover the scar but to celebrate getting through this life changing event. Something that incorporates the scar, makes it the center point of the tattoo.