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  1. JAMES W

    Post op complications

    I too experienced a plural effusion post AVR. Was discharged feeling worse than ever. It went downhill from there. Returned to my surgeon for followup. He admitted me to ER immediately, where an echo showed near tamponade. They drained 1800 ml of bloody fluid from around my heart. Here I was at...
  2. JAMES W

    Staying the Course -- 04/24/2019

    Hello Bob...Sorry to hear of your impending “redo”. I’ve been away for awhile, good to see the new site and it’s interesting options. Prayers to you and DW. Keep us informed. Jim
  3. JAMES W

    17 years with my SynerGraft!

    Congrats on your 17 years Jennie. My old Medtronic Porcine was 16 this past January. I have added a pacemaker and two ablation procedures as well as a diabetes diagnosis to the fray. Have retired from law enforcement December 2017. Gardening and cooking fill my days with an occasional trip with...
  4. JAMES W

    My Mom Is Dead.

    My condolences Becky...A Good Daughter you are...Peace Be with Her 🙏
  5. JAMES W

    Ep study and ablation

    Paul, I had an ablation procedure in March 2018. The pesky A-Fib/Flutter came back and had to repeat the ablation in June. This time most "focal sites" were eliminated and with my MRI Medtronic pacemaker am ticking along fine. Good luck and I hope this helps. James
  6. JAMES W

    The old members

    I too am guilty of "lurking" on and off....Still on original porker valve since Jan 2003..had two ablation repairs for A-Fib in December and May...am looking forward to my retirement from law enforcement in November...Hopefully will be on more...Thanks for all you do...!
  7. JAMES W

    AVR Candidate Getting Dizzy

    Mine included tiredness and shortness of breath upon exercise...Just didn't "feel right" ...I knew for 40 years that someday would come....was expecting it.....!
  8. JAMES W

    23 years and going strong

    WTG Jack.....Happy 23rd Re-Birthday...Many, many, more ...!
  9. JAMES W

    May Be Sporting A New Gadget

    N Jean....My annual cardio visit last March gave the same results....LBB had shifted to a RBB.....eek....:eek2:...Easy fix, a pacemaker. Had it implanted and overnight stay....Has never given me any idea that it was doing anything, abeit a causing a lump in my right collar bone area. I even have...
  10. JAMES W

    Home after AVR redo!

    Debby, Glad you-re finally home and can rest, recoup and heal...There is "No Place like you're own bed"...Continued success and healing.... :)
  11. JAMES W

    11 years!

    Congrats on your 11th...Had my 11th in January as well....Many, many more....! :)
  12. JAMES W

    8 Years Ticking

    Happy 8th Valvesary...I just went past my 11th in January.....Old hat now, forgot to mention it....Many,many more...! :)
  13. JAMES W

    Ross Young

    Thanks Hank for letting us all know...I've been away awhile and am shocked to say the least...Ross was a friend to many on both forums and was quick to welcome me here 12 years ago...Peace Be with You. Rossman...! Also Ann, a beautiful tribute poem...Thank You
  14. JAMES W

    Medtronic MRI SureScan Pacemaker

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Had my 10 year AVR cardio checkup last week. Cardio advised I needed a pacer as Left BBB had now moved to a Right BBB. She was afraid I go down with complete 3rd degree block so scheduled procedure for this past...
  15. JAMES W

    Happy 10th Today

    It was a cold & snowy January, 10 years ago today when I awoke from a 5 hour procedure that changed my life for the better. A re-birth that is still going strong, knock on wood. I still get a little misty when I pass a BBQ shop, however...!:thumbup: Just thought I'd share my milestone...Thanks...
  16. JAMES W

    Tissue Valvers. How Old is Yours?

    Well said, Jkm
  17. JAMES W

    Tissue Valvers. How Old is Yours?

    My Medtronic Free-style Porcine in the aortic position is 9.5 years young....Still working fine...!
  18. JAMES W

    Getting ready for the big day

    Greg, Your probably coming down on this side of the mountain by now.....Godspeed...You'll be fine...!
  19. JAMES W

    Bonnie Anderson "Granbonny" June 10, 1940 - March 11, 2008

    Just wanted to add my thoughts and prayers for John & Bonnie, together again...! Bonnie, I still think of you often and enjoyed our "chats" on VR.com Peace Be to You both....
  20. JAMES W

    Third Anniversary

    HAPPY 3RD VALVERSARY. DEBBY...MANY, MANY MORE TO COME YOUR WAY....WOOOoooo HOOOoooo....!
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