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Wow Sylvia, I remember you. Your husband was the patient and you're from the NY area as well, right? How is your husband doing? I feel like he had surgery not long after me and needed or had a repair?! It's nice to see "older" members who were on the site almost 20 years ago. I hope all is well...

I believe all of this started with the rheumatic fever, I don't know whether I was born with the brain condition or not. It is hereditary and my grandmother had many "aneurysms" in the early 90's and had brain surgery. But the heart was definitely rheumatic, I can remember my mother bringing me...

Hello new and former members, my name is Nicole aka The Little One because I was 18 when I started my journey on this site. I honestly do not think I could've gotten through my 1st sx without VR.com. I have a very extensive medical history so I'm going to start with that. At age 12 I had...

Hi Aliceann, I'm an old member of this site but 4 years ago I had my 2nd and 3rd heart surgeries 4 months apart. Its not easy but you'll get through it. I'm looking at my 4th surgery in the next 5-7 years, hoping valves even last that long. Wishing you all the best!

Wow, so great to "see" so many of you all. It's been a long time. I joined VR one month before my surgery over 11 years ago. Gosh, I was only 19. I haven't posted or even visited in a long time but Ross' passing has me in a whirlwind of emotions. And seeing all of your names does the same thing...

Just want to share my condolences to Ross' family. I wish I could've told him how much he meant to me. When I stumbled on this site 11 years ago, I was a very scared 19 year old kid. Ross welcomed me with open arms and helped me so much. I will never ever forget that. He will forever live on in...

It's been a long while since I visited VR, but just want to share my condolences to everyone on our dear Ross. He was such a wonderful man and touched so many of our hearts. I will never forget him. He was such a ray of light in so many of our darkest days. Thoughts and prayers to his family and...

I was surprised to see the e-mail that this post was back to life. Wow, that was a while ago. I full heartedly agree with Nancy to keep your case private and not to post on the internet. Eight years ago, I was 19 and I've learned a lot since then. Get legal advice from a lawyer, not the...

Hi Bill, Congrats on your 7yr anniversary. I had my 7yr in April and have just recently started lurking again (hello everyone) and I feel like we're in the same graduating class together. Glad to hear you're doing well, wishing you many more happy and healthy anniversaries.

Hi Iamthewonder, I'm Nicole the who doesn't come by here often enough, lol. I'm 25 and had my surgery over 6 years ago. It's really hard to find sites with a younger crowd, I found it especially hard since I wasn't born with this. But after I found this site, I stopped searching. Fulfilled all...

Thank you all so much for the Happy Birthday wishes. I had a nice quiet day until later that evening our boiler broke on the coldest night of the year. We're still without heat so it's been a bit miserable here but all in all things are good. I never thought I'd look foward to going to work just...

Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Your unconditional love for him has touched some many of us here at VR. You and Joe have been an inspiration to us all. Your strength is truly amazing. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Hi Jack, I couldn't help but respond after your post. Because some of the things you said were so eeirly familiar that I had to kinda stop and think things were A LOT different back in the day but I had some of the same experiences years later. I had rheumatic fever at age 12 and I was on...

Happy Belated Birthday Ann! Glad to hear you enjoyed your day! Wishing you many more happy and healthy birthdays.

Great news Bonnie! Crazy to think it's going to be 5 years, I remember I'm only a month behind you. Congratulations and best wishes for many, many more good reports and Thanksgivings with your grandkids and family. Enjoy!

Hi Ross, I've been away from the board for a lil while and was very excited to find this post...I'm glad to see Chris is home and I'm still sending my thoughts, prayers and best wishes for all the upcoming events you guys still face. Those pictures are something else, you know I'm in the PT...

Wishing you both a Happy and Healthy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day! :D

Ann, I'm so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Happy Birthday Evelyn!!! Big hugs and kisses...Hope you enjoyed your day. God Bless!

Just want to add my continued thoughts and prayers to Chris, you and family.