I can't believe it's been 3 years!

[terry40]

Hi everyone,
Today it's been 3 years since OHS, mitral valve replacement, mechanical.
I'm doing well, still have some issues with my weight (too much) but other than that, doing good.
My pt inr has been so stable (knock wood!!!) that they have me counseling pts. who can't keep theirs in range, most of them have DVT, and won't be on it for life.
I'm still volunteering for the Zipper club, my name is on their website, and with the 2 hospitals involved with my care, Deborah-surgery & Our Lady of Lourdes- rehab.
With all the pts. I deal with on a weekly basis, only 1 that I know has a replaced heart valve. So this site is still very important to me. Thanks for being here and always willing to help.

Terry40

 

[Karlynn]

Congratulations Terry! May you have many many more years of good health and happiness.

 

[Lynlw]

congradulations and I think you live pretty close to me since we are about 10 min from LOL in stratford, Lyn www.caringbridge.org/nj/justinw

 

[Curtsmum]

Hi Terry, i hope you will be around when my son has his valve replaced.I have already asked loads of questions about inr, i have a feeling a will be needing loads of help, all thow i have been told its not as bad as it sounds. Congratulations on three years, hope you have many more good years with your valve. Paula x

 

[Nan]

Congratulations! And more wonderful years ahead!

 

[geebee]

Congratulations. I hope you have so very many more "new birthdays" to celebrate.

 

[Christina L]

Congratulations Terry

Congratulations Terry

on your milestone. You sound wonderful - and look wonderfully healthy I might add. May you have scores of happy "heart" anniversaries to come!

Christina L

 

[terry40]

Congratulations Terry! May you have many many more years of good health and happiness.

thanks karlynn

 

[terry40]

congradulations and I think you live pretty close to me since we are about 10 min from LOL in stratford, Lyn www.caringbridge.org/nj/justinw

hey neighbor, yes I'm down the white horse pike in Audubon,

 

[terry40]

Hi Terry, i hope you will be around when my son has his valve replaced.I have already asked loads of questions about inr, i have a feeling a will be needing loads of help, all thow i have been told its not as bad as it sounds. Congratulations on three years, hope you have many more good years with your valve. Paula x

Paula, coumadin is very scarey at first, but with any permenant situation, you got to adjust. Read the thread from the 14 years and counting!!!

 

[terry40]

Congratulations! And more wonderful years ahead!

Thanks Nan

 

[terry40]

Congratulations. I hope you have so very many more "new birthdays" to celebrate.

Hi Geebee, and thanks, someone on this site once call it an UNBIRTHDAY!,so that's what of been calling it too.

 

[terry40]

on your milestone. You sound wonderful - and look wonderfully healthy I might add. May you have scores of happy "heart" anniversaries to come!

Christina L

Thanks Christina L, though I still need to lose weight in order to keep my heart healthy, but thanks for making me feel good.

 

[Mary]

Congratulations, Terry!
Your weight looks good to me, but I also believe that I should lose weight in order to help my heart. I guess after we undergo the surgery, we have a different outlook on the importance of remaining healthy!

 

[inventory]

Hi Terry
Great hearing from you. Been a while.
Congrats on 3 years. Time sure does fly.
My 3 will be next Feb. Some ways seems
like last week.
Take care and stay in good health.
Al

 

[Lynlw]

hey neighbor, yes I'm down the white horse pike in Audubon,

we live 2 blocks from the pike, we'll have to meet sometime, Lyn www.caringbridge.org/nj/justinw

 

[Cris N]

Congratulations on your 3rd "UNBIRTHDAY"... hope you enjoy many,many more.

Cris

 

[PaulW]

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations on your three years! It's very heartening to us new valvers to know of your accomplishment!