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Thank you for your kind words. Seize the moment and hold precious all that is dear to you, for life goes by before you know it!

Kim, Thinking of you today and hoping that all is going well with your surgery. We will anxiously await to hear from you as soon as you're strong enough to post!

Congratulations on your 7th, Jane! :) Keep on doing what you're doing and enjoying life every minute of every day! Stay well!

Today, May 23rd, marks 38 years that I underwent open-heart surgery for my double-valve implant. It is a bitter sweet day because it also marks my beloved mom’s birthdate. That day, May 23, 1975, my mom turned 60, there at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Houston, TX, anguishing over whether or not she...

Sending prayers to all those affected by the terrible tornado devastation! It is so heartbreaking to watch all the news coming in from this area. We've seen one tragedy after another in the last few months...."please Lord, give us a break!"

Have a wonderful time! Please post some photos on FB!

Wonderful news, Sood! I hope you continue to do well in your recovery and have a wonderful new life! Stay well! :)

Glad to know that all went well with your surgery and are now in the process of recovering. Wishing you a blessed future with your new valve. Stay well!

Wishing you a Happy Birthday and many more! Swing merrily through the vines~ :)

Note: The two forum members I was thinking of are: Kumar (Bangalore, India) and Manipreet04 (Locknow, India). You may want to click on community find their user name and read up on their posts or send them a PM if you have questions.

Hello and welcome! Glad that you found us and hopefully we can help dispell some of the fears you might have on "blood thinners", mechanical valves, and OHS in general. I have been on coumadin (anticoagulant or blood thinner, term used by many medical professionals) for 38 years. I had a...

Wishing you the very best with your upcoming surgery! My prayers are with you! Godspeed!

Please know that you are not alone and that we are here if only to lend you a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. As others before me have said, so long as you pay a little at a time to your creditors and they are aware of your medical situation, their hands are tied. And as for not...

Like everyone before me has said, you have a wonderful and positive attitude which is so very important when faced with surgery of this magnitude! I have no doubt that you will do just fine! In the meantime, please know that we're here to support you through this, so if you have any questions...

Congratulations on your anniversary and here's wishing you many, many more years of life! Stay well!

Dear Kim, Glad to know that your surgery date is set and you are ready to get done and overwith! That is a very positive and great attitude to have! I know in my heart that you will do just fine. In the meantime, stay strong and focused....the date will get here before you know it! Note...

Praying that all went well yesterday and looking forward to reading your posts when you're stronger. Take care!

Glad to hear that you've taken control of some of your fear and scheduled the necessary tests. You'd be surprised how much courage we all possess when it comes to "push leads to shove". You can do it! Let us know how things look when you get your results back. Good luck! :)

Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary, my friend! I wish you continued good health and I pray that you get nothing but good reports from your doctors at the Mayo! Stay well and keep on traveling to far away and exciting places!!! :)