Five Years

MarkU · Dec 15, 2005

Today (12-15-2005) is the fifth anniversary of my AVR. My sincere thanks to all of you who have been so kind & supportive over the years.

My AVR was a blessing in that it helped me to reprioritize many things in my life. Health issues aside, I think that it has helped to make me a better person, at least I hope so.

Never take anything for granted and be thankful for every day.

God bless you all,

Mark

rbl1999 · Dec 15, 2005

Hi, Mark, congrats on your 5 years!!!!! You share this day with my husband who has had a kidney transplant for 33 years!!!! He is one of the longest in the country. And you and I share AVR done at the same hospital. All the best to you, I read your posts and know how well you have done, you are a great example to people on this forum!!! Rose

tommy · Dec 15, 2005

Congratulation on 5 years! My valve is only 17 days older than yours and 2mm larger. I identify with your thoughts on life after AVR. Great post. Thanks.

Mary · Dec 15, 2005

Congratulations on your fifth anniversary, Mark.
I wish you 50 more.

Mary

Ross · Dec 15, 2005

Congratulations Mark

May we all make it 50 more!

hensylee · Dec 15, 2005

MarkU said:
Today (12-15-2005) is the fifth anniversary of my AVR.
My AVR was a blessing in that it helped me to reprioritize many things in my life. Health issues aside, I think that it has helped to make me a better person, at least I hope so.

Never take anything for granted and be thankful for every day.Mark

congratulations, Mark. I remember it well. Doesn't seem like 5 yrs, tho.

And yes, most of us agree heart surgery makes us better people and move appreciative of who we are, what we are and do. Softer, gentler.