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Yes, we feel blessed and lucky...and humbled by the whole experience. Thank you, Jill

We want to send out a huge thank you that is long overdue. It is hard to believe it will be 2 years ago in August that we found out Bill needed AVR replacement sooner than later. Through divine intervention, I found this site late one night, and we thank our lucky stars. All of you helped us...

Valerie, I had a little shiver when I read your post. It was meant to be to find your angel when you needed her most. Duffey's right...they're all around. I had a guardian angel who helped me through Bill's surgery, and you've inspired me to thank her again. I wish your surgery was...

Hi susieq, My husband had his cath at MGH last month 2 weeks before his AVR. MD said if his pulse was good they'd go in through his wrist and carotid. It worked out as expected, and that night we actually enjoyed a nice Italian dinner in the north end, even though his procedure was delayed...

Valerie, I can't even imagine your grief and fears. What you are feeling seems very normal for what you're going through. I coudn't help but notice that "Hope" is your midde name. That speaks volumes. Hang on for you and your daughter. I think you're stronger than you realize. Jill

Ged, good for you. Bill's getting through it by focusing on how much better he'll feel once the surgery is done and over. It's making a decision to get your life back. I'll be thinking of you. Jill

A huge thank you to everyone for the warm welcome and advice. It helps to hear other peoples' points of view and experiences. Very relieved to know that MGH is top-notch. ALCap - yes, we'll ask those ?s. Thank you. DocV - good insight. Thanks for being so thorough. We are DAN members and...

Wow... Wow... Hi to you all, Last night when I found this forum, all I could think was "wow", what a great site. It's been a scary couple of weeks as we scramble for resources and a hospital for Bill's surgery. I am Seadogs's wife. We met when we were teenagers in high school (just a...