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Hum, do I dare to edit that last post? I think not. The first letter is missing... put an "I" before the "t does..."

Hi folks. t does seam that activity is slowing down. Suspect it is characteristic of those of us who have gone through the heart valve thing. We get diagnosed with a heart valve issue. It terrifies many of us. We look for information and support. This forum served the need for many of us who...

This place is too quite. I know people have lives other than the hart valve replacement forum, but what's up? My friends (Steve and others) in the mid-west must be huddled down under blankets - experiencing this cold is not fun. When I was young (in my late teens, I lived in Idaho for a year...

SB, thanks for the update. Best to you and uocoming tests for DW.

Nice to hear from everyone. Like many others, I’ve been busy with family, holidays and life stuff. Wishing better days for SB and his DW. Sorry I haven’t stopped by more often. I’ve got tired thinking of myself as a heart condition and wanted to try on thinking of myself as a normal healthy 75...

Pleased you made it to the other side. Heal well Tigerlily. Watch out for the emotional bumps and be paitent with yourself. Sending you good vibes.

First to write something? I don't want to viewed as replacing SB, for he is unique in his own right. However, I did want to share this one minor observation regarding weight loss. Don't get comfortable. For a fair amount of time, I have had a goal of loosing 10 pounds. An reachable goal...

Great write up mrfox. I’m still trying to figure out how to write up my experience. It has been two years. I’m a slow writer. It is good you did this when you did. As time passes, the story changes. Significant events at one week out of surgery, become lost in memory or become minor as they age...

I have lots to say, but most of it not about heart valve replacement. I would write for hours on the philosophical questions SB posted above. On heart valve topics, I could ask about switching cardiologist, but don't want to bore readers or hijack the 'course' topic, I may post this...

PsyDanny Congratulations on the two year milestone. Many of us are told to loose weight. I find it interesting that tom in MO wrote that his cardiologist used the same words as mind: “Get use to being hungry.” They must read the same trade journals. I find my two years anniversary a mixed...

dick0236 , 51 years on your valve, or any medical device is great. What else is great is your contribution to this forum and you Your visiting heart surgery paitents. Your a special individual.

I'm still here. Been busy. The week of July 4th, my 38 year old daughter and I started a 35 mile hike in western PA. We had planned this hike for months, but the preparation time was cut short due to the sudden death of my grandson the week before. I won't go into the details of the hike...

Thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughts. Jwinter, I wish you better times ahead, sounds like you have been through a lot.

Haven’t checked in for a while, been busy and out of sorts. I have a son who lives in Colorado that is hiking the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) and I have been posting his daily blog updates. (See summitrounder.com) The PCT goes from the US/Mexico border thru California, Oregon, Washington state to...

Wishing you the best. See you on the other side.

Now that winter has retired and spring has arrived I have started working outside. Had to cut up a tree that fell across our driveway and pick up winter blown tree limbs. Also, We are rebuilding our raised garden beds, replacing cinder blocks for walls with wood frames. Moving about 100 cinder...

Well SB, I'm pleased you hit the goal, but I'm not taking the bait for another challenge until I get the 6.7 one done with! I doubt this week will help much, I'm on my 'wife-away' diet for a while. She is away doing elderly mother duty and it is just me the dogs and cat. My first meal was...

Thanks for the post Jim (skeptic49). I'm pleased for you and the report that the St. Jude Trifecta valve is doing a great job. I also have a Trifecta valve (July 2016). It is nice to get a positive report and replacement parts in one's body.

Well, tis the day before Easter and all through my house, There are no yellow Easter bunnies, chocolate rabbits, or a sugar coated mouse. For I’m on a diet of veggies and fat free kind of stuff, Cooked up and served by my wonderful spouse. The plan is to lose six point four pounds is kind of...

Hey SB, I love the word: "discombobulate". It describes the situation exactly.