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Blessings to you - I passed 4 years last August and I have not posted in years. You were my support group and thanks to all. I had two surgeries in 7 months and it took a huge toll on me mentally, physically, and emotionally. BUT I AM GETTING BETTER WITH TIME. THANKS.

2 Years 5 months since the second surgery- I do not like to count the one before that. Ha Ha - Still have rib area / chest pains- nothing like getting sliced and diced two different directions. Still alive - just back to the site to compare notes and talk to others. Still a nightmare - just...

I had second surgery 7 month after the first- and I recovered quicker from the full open heart than the "minimally invasive surgery/ some term?) Except nearly dying during the second surgery. I think knowing what is coming is the worst point- ignorance is bliss sometimes-but somewhere along the...

I am 2 1/2 years out from last surgery- and still light headed at times particularly when I move head sideways or go around acorner. Current dose of 25mg Metoprolol & 5mg Lisinopril- I have cut dose of metoprolol in half with a little relief. Just taking day at a time- Doctors visit and echo...

I had my second OHS 7 months after the first in 2011. That last surgery was 2 years 5 months ago. I have been off the site awhile. Doing good except frequent muscle / rib pain when I work too hard.

Making the decision is sometimes the toughest thing- I second guess my tough decisions and am still not sure what happened the first valve replacement- Maybe I would go a little slower getting back to heavy labor. But 9 months out the second surgery - I am the proud owner of a "pig valve" - I...

It has been 9 months since OHS #2 - 6 months after the first (non -invasive) OHS- I came back to this site for the first time as a part of my therapy. My second surgery the doctor attempted to repair the leaking ATS 1000 and took me back off the pump - just to see it leaking n the other side...

Hope you are safe- Only earthquake I was in was in West Texas - The guadalupe mountains - The wind were so high when I was driving I did not notice. How cool to be sitting area the campfire drinking a few beers and have the ground move!

Hope all goes well- I had min. invasive surgery Jan 17 2011 ( no such thing as min invasive surgery) and found the valve leaking and replaced in August 2011 with a Medtronic piggy - I have been through the mill also- But I recovered quicker through the full open heart surgery than the min...

My ATS (horse) lasted 6 months- I have had my piggy (Medtronic model 305c25) going on 9 months. Doctor says I am fine - come back in a year. Sorry I have been off the site for awhile- but this has taken a toll on me. If I had it to do again -I probably would have gambled on the Ross...

My first heart surgery - I went home by myself one week out. My kids and brother took turns checking on me and my wife came home most weekends. I Spent time on the phone all I could - but the gravity of things - the cold weather and crappy medicine started to work on me. I made it through and...

Hang in there- I had my second OHS in seven months- I am now at week three from my last saw job. This surgery left me with a right hand that will not function right (pinched nerve) to add to my arthritis- but I am getting stronger and better every day - I am sending you prayers and hugs -...

I will write when I can - still having major problems right wrist- unable to function correctly - I talked to one of my piggie friends and told her later I would be by to take her to the buffet - It hurts to laugh- It is good to breathe and be above gound.

Just -Waiting- rides again- almost- Home late Sunday night- Surgery 22nd-for repair of the ATS 3f went bad - ended up replaced with a piggy valve- I would bow to all the pig People who I mocked will I was a horse. I give more details when I feel better- but I am lucky to be alive. Thanks for...

Thank you Rhena and all the others - I feel like I have many friends I will never even meet. I am now approx 48 hours from surgery and trying to place my self and business in position to survive. Time flies by when your on vacation or waiting for the surgery. But don"t worry I stopped at...

YES- losing my dog was tough- There are not many relatives I would jackhammer a grave and give a ceremony for. Pets do not cost as much as children and they are always happy to see you. "Shaggydog" was never real smart but always happy. Sounds simple ?

About two months ago - 1. My dog died 2. My mother fell and broke her hip 3. My truck would not start- ALL IN ONE DAY - I still am planning a country and western ballad to include the broken heart. Thank you for everyone who has responded - It does help to talk directly to folks who walked...

I pulled the trigger today and my second surgery is scheduled Monday - week- - August 22- at hospital in Austin,Tx. I only ask for a thousand prayers and or hugs. PS now I have to tell my mother- that will be fun.

I found out about a month ago during a routine checkup - my valve had a problem. I was feeling good -had my strength back and down to 1/2 a BP pill a day. I was working my normal active life before. Now the axe falls- My surgeon said poss there was a problem with stitching or heart tissue it...

Some days are just as well spent in bed- About a month ago my dog died, mother fell and broke her hip and my truck would not start. I am planning to write a country and western ballad. The devil was busy that day. And two weeks later I find out my 6 month old valve is leaking "real bad".