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Dick, What wonderful news for all of us with mechanical valves! Keep encouraging us!

Can't Even Post Without Ross Can't Even Post Without Ross I tried to post earlier, but think I must've timed out on the site. Ross used to help me in the old days, but I forgot the steps. I saved it to my computer, and will try to attach it: That doesn't work either as it won't take it in...

Wonderful news! XO

Congrats on both anniversaries Greg! Warms my heart to hear it!

Happy Day Neil! Hope you get lots of attention from the grandkids!

It has been a tough couple of weeks. Brother had surgery on 29th, but there was a large mass which was around an artery. They got a lot, but not all. :-( he went home Thurs. but spiked a fever + had to go back after 2 hrs. He is home now exhausted but glad to be there. Hopefully he got sleep...

I will have to check in more often! I know you'll post more with the new gadget. I may have to get one to follow your posts! They are great for posting pictures... Glad you had such a nice day!

Gary, How nice to hear your story! Keep up the good work!

Thanks so much! John seems to be holding his own, waiting on an update. Brother is scheduled for surgery Thursday. I went w/ him for a second opinion Tuesday. He saw Dr. Tsing at Beth Israel Deaconess. She is GREAT! Left feeling reassured + relieved. His bile duct closed up apparently due to...

Thank you!!!

Dear Gang, many of you have said prayers, or sent out positive thoughts on behalf of me, and friends. They must have helped, both my friends, John + Richie, as well as myself have been snatched from the hands of death. John is doing miraculously well, but has a bone infection in his foot due to...

Way to go! I am amazed you are posting so soon! You put a big smile on my face! Keep it up!

Just left Dr. Khabbaz, and will likely schedule removal later this year due to work. My first two sets of wires were not an issue. I think those of us that have issues are in a very small minority statistically speaking. I was told that people with a little more meat on them are much less likely...

Happy Birthday! Did I miss the cake?

They tell me the Dacron grafts "never" have problems, but somehow mine had 3 leaks. One of the arteries to my heart had detached from the graft. I would have died, except that original surgeon had wrapped tissue from my aneurysm around the graft. It held the artery, and with the other leaks made...

Thanks for sharing your stories. I think it is worth it, and hope it is simple and goes smoothly. I'll let you know.

Had my first OHS at 29, had to go through it again last summer, but still have my 27 year old valve! Hope to be around quite a few more years, but if not the 27 have sure been worth it! I fell in love in the ER last year, + really want to stick around now! The docs say my valve looks "new"!

Hope all went well!

I also send condolences to Rich's family. He was a good friend to me here, offering support, + giving many a smile. Thanks for all you gave us Rich. Your valve bro, Bri

I missed the party again! Hope you had a wonderful day and are eating leftover cake right now!