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Well i went in for my check up 2 weeks ago. Cardiologist said echo looked great. Surgery was in October, and i feel great. Thanks for all the support from all you wonderful people! This site is a God send.

Hello gang, well 6 months has come and i feel great! Unless i look at my scar, i wouldnt know i ever had open heart surgery! I hope everyone is doing good and ready for the summer!

Hi, havent been here in a while, but I have no excuse. Just wanted to say ive been feeling really good since surgery in Oct. I do need to come around more often. You guys were the reason i was able to get through the whole ordeal. Thanks again. Danny

I dont know if this is true, but someone told me after you have open heart surgery, your heart fuses to your breast bone. Is this true?

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday and have a great one!

Has anyone heard from Nadine a.k.a. "Davids wife"? or from David? I havent seen them in over a month and was just curious.

I know its early, but was hoping to hear the great news that hes on this side with us.

Well, its been 8 weeks. Had appt. with Cardio today, got an echo, and he says all is good. I was released for work, and he told me he would see me in 6 months. To me this is a major milestone getting past that first post op echo. Thanks guys... you all rock!

Happy Birthday Terodac! Hope you have a great day!

Well, managed to turn on my side last night... It was pretty painful turning, but once i got there everything went good. Anyway, woke up this morning, and now im paying for it....i feel like i hit by that stupid truck again.

Still wondering if anyone heard from Bill yet?

Has anyone had an issue with extreme itching after surgery? Not just around insicion site, but all over...I cant stop itching. Help!

I know its early, but has anyone heard anything from Bill or Dorsai?

Has anyone ever gotten the flu right after there surgery? All my incisions look fine, no redness or swelling, and im getting that achy feeling like i do every year when i get the flu. Have a low fever also. Have an appointment with my cardio tomorrow, but called my surgeon also, he was fine with...

Anyone heard anything from Supermans surgery yet?

Hello everyone. Well, im 4 days post op. Had my second shower today, which felt great. Walked alot this morning, and am about to go walk again. Have a wonderful staff here at THI. I cant believe the difference 1 day makes. I feel better everyday. Im still having trouble getting in and out of...

Dont feel like chatting too much, but i wanted to thank all of you for your prayers. Im on the other side of the mountain. Did anyone hear from Dar? She had surgery the same day as me. It was hard, but im here.... ill post soon when i get a little more energy. Danny

Hello, just got a letter of approval from insurance company, and was wondering if anyone can translate what this means? For procedure description, it says (Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonarybypass, with or without valve suspension). Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.Danny

I think im posting in the right side now... anyway, I talked to Dr. Duncan today at the Texas Heart Institute, and scheduled for Oct. 12 for consult, and he said he could do my procedure on the 13th. Really nervous now, but glad im moving forward on this.Im sure ill have alot of questions...

Hi all, well Dr. Duncan called me this afternoon, and confirmed that i need surgery. My surgeon here said he wanted to wait 6 months..but i couldnt go with that, and Dr. Duncan agreed. He also told me from looking at all my test results, that my valve looked fine. He said my aortic root was...