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Thanks Bob. Best wishes for your upcoming replacement.

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I had a top notch cardio thoracic surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos. He told me I’d get 11 years out of the valve, and in 2005, 11 years sounded pretty good. I guess the surgeon and the valve itself were over-achievers.😉

Thanks!

Yep, I think a TAVR would be the way to go.

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Very cool pictures, @skeptic49! Good luck with your surgery, @Superbob. If you can find some rhubarb pie post-surgery, please eat a piece for me. Today marks my 16th anniversary of AVR. I had forgotten all about it, but when I remembered I decided that I should make mention of it here. My bovine...

I just remembered that today is the 16th anniversary of my aortic valve replacement. I rarely think of it. My bovine valve is still working well, and getting 20 years out of it seems like a real possibility.

It’s been a crazy spring. Hubby was due to retire on April 23 after 41 years at our local hospital. He came home on April 19 after his usual 8 hour shift, limping. He hadn’t suffered an injury, but his knee was very sore. As the evening progressed, it swelled to such a degree that we went to...

SB, I think that you’ve done a tremendous job with keeping our Stay the Course thread active. I look in to see what’s going on but I have not been a good role model in terms of exercise or weight loss. Perhaps a bi-monthly thread start would help but whatever you decide, Bob, know that your...

I’m checking in to say that I am super excited about the Redbirds latest signing. Bring on Spring training!

Sorry that I didn’t see your question sooner, Marsha. All Obituaries | Bridgewater Funeral Home | Bridgewater NJ funeral home and cremation

It is with great sadness that I share the news that Bob Hendricks, Tobagotwo on VR, has died following a five year battle with prostate cancer. He was a good friend and mentor to many facing valve replacement and his contribution to the reference material on this website is invaluable.

My husband, a clinical respiratory therapist for 46 years, receives the vaccine this afternoon. We are thrilled! I will let you know how he fares, but he doesn’t anticipate any severe side effects.

Glad to hear your cardio report was a good one, Superbob. In regards to Halloween, we’re leaving our lights off.W

I hit the 15 year mark in early June. I had an Edwards Perimount implanted and have been happily mooing ever since.

Congratulations!

My weight is up, and I do seem to lose weight when I’m getting in a regular walk. Unhappily my knees and ankles don’t seem to appreciate it. Riding a stationary bike seems easier on my joints, but once I miss a few days, it is really difficult to get back at it. Just returned home Monday from a...

Janie, I’m late to the party, but best wishes for a super fast recovery. Looking forward to your account of undergoing replacement this time around. Mary

My husband had an extensive seven hour long ablation procedure in July of 2019. He has no valve issues, but mild to moderate coronary artery disease. He has an appointment with the EP next week and hopes to finally come off the Eliquist that he’s taken for almost three years. He has not been in...