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I'm delighted to report that it has been 10 years since my mitral valve repair at Cleveland Clinic. I had a lot of complications at the time and needed a pacemaker afterwards. That was replaced last fall and I was able to go hiking in the Rockies 2 weeks later. I went back to work as a Special...

casting a vote casting a vote Ben, As a NW OH resident I am willing to vote for anyone but myself. I won't be chairing any committees, either! ;) RCB, I am lucky in regard to those two men! Unfortunately, my cardiologist moved and I am seeing a local doctor. Kathy

When it was first recommeded that I see a cardiologist, I made a decision to find one at CCF. It was a two hour drive, but I realized that I would need surgery and I wanted to talk to a doctor on staff about who they would recommend as a surgeon. My primary physician thought this was totally...

This is a link to the article written by Dr. Enriquez-Sarano. I certainly wish that this information was available at the time I was diagnosed. I would have gone to the Clev. Clinic earlier and been evaluated. http://heart.bmjjournals.com/cgi/reprint/87/1/79

Dear Leighanne, I teach Orthopedically Handicapped children and I know where you are coming from. Your son will need special care and an inexperienced indivdual would be incapable of handling your child. You MUST find some help for your child. I have been in many situations where I have acted...

Kevin, Many people refer to the rankings published by U.S. News and World Report. The link is [URL=http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/hosptl/rankings/specihqcard.htm[/URL] I'm sure that no one on this site measures how much another person gives or takes. People are happy to share their...

Harry, I know what that pain that comes from kidney stones is like. I was awoken by pain in the middle of the night, having no idea what was wrong. I thought I was in labor! I wondered if I was one of those people who never realized I was pregnant and was having a child. I was fortunate that I...

Nicole, It warms my heart to read your post this morning. I'm so relieved to know that you are on your way to get some help!

Glenda, I just read your post on joy on another thread and was touched. May you find a few moments of joy today, despite your setback. I will pray for you.

Lee- I had a lot of nausea after surgery for at least two days, despite medication. The nurses were very good about pain management, asking often what my pain level was. I remember telling them that the nausea was worse than the pain. I have had trouble after nausea after every surgery. I would...

Thanks for the reminder, Bonnie. I was looking at forsythia and lilacs and thinking about pruning. I guess I'd better stick to weeding. The gardens weren't really cleaned out last fall, so there will be plenty to keep me busy.

Spillo and Sam, I hope that all goes well. The surgeons and the staff at CCF are great. The nurses are very competent and caring. You'll have many people praying for you.

Rhonda and Jen, The weeks prior to surgery are so difficult. Most of us agree that the waiting period is more stressful than the actual surgery. My surgeon was leaving for vacation and I had a chance to have my mitral valve surgery done in 2 weeks or in 6 weeks. It didn't take me long to decide...

Rain, Congratulations, Rain. I do understand how you feel. I have always thought that my daughter's birth was the most incredible and indescribable event in my life. Holding her and being with her for those first few months was a jolt to my spirit. I believe that large part of that feeling was...

Dee Dee, I have worked, as a teacher, with many children who suffered from head injuries. They are generally refered to my unit after hospitalization, because there are speech, OT, and PT services in the building. There is a lot of hope. Often the children are emotionally labile (swiftly...

Hank, Let me add my belated congratulations! I very much appreciate your vision and ongoing efforts![FONT=Georgia]

CeCe- I had a lot of pain after my surgery. It was in my back, shoulder blades, arms and neck. My cardiologist did not seem concerned and neither did the nurses in cardiac rehab. I understand that many people experience these pains because of the way yu are positioned during surgery. You are...

That's great news Anna! I had a cath at Toledo Hospital in 1967, when I was diagnosed with dextrocardia. They strapped my head and arms to the table and did some kind of a preliminary cut, before the cutdown with no local anesthesia. I can remember the pain to this day. I wonder what kind of...

Blake, You'll be better prepared for surgery than many people. I only found this forum a few nights before I had surgery and didn't have time to read through many threads. My husband was scared, too. It was a very difficult experience for him. After all, he was conscious the whole time and...

Bryan, I'm so glad to hear that your recovery is going so well. You are so fortunate to be sleeping well. How about sending the tech a card with your email address in it? You can address it to her at the hospital.