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Kenny F
Jeez, I feel pretty bad about just deserting you guys! Fyrfytr sent me an email so I thought I would take a minute to give an update.
First of all, I just kind of wandered away. I never consciously thought "I'll quit posting", but I really believe I did subconsciously. As Rehab came to a close I was really starting to get tired of "being sick", to the degree that even going was emotionally difficult (it is held at the local Heart Center in the hospital) and every time I went I kept being reminded of what I had been thru. Same is probably true of VR.com. My original goal was to get healed and move on. Which, of course, isn't fair as it is the very support from this bunch that made my ordeal less so ordealish. Yesterday a very close friend called after getting all the tests back on his wife - moderately leaking aortic valve, surgery some day, mild symptoms. He pumped me for info for 30 minutes. It made me realize how vital real-world support is.
Anyway, I am eternally grateful to this forum and all who participate. And great new look and features, Ross! (I guess you're to blame)
I am 7 months post, living largely normal. I am taking no heart meds except Lescol. Cardio and surgeon have said go away and don't come back for a year. The legacy of my VR is this lovely scar, some soreness (still?) the usual PAC & PVC that nobody seems to care about (except me). I can go nearly all day without thinking about this spare part in my chest. Most people would never know what I have had done, and those that do know are shocked when they see me. I guess all that means is that the operation was a success! Every once in a while I realize that the homograft will probably need replacing some day, but it doesn't seem quite as horrifying this far out. And, of course, I remind myself of what the options were.
For those of you heading towards surgery, you are in the right place. There is no better or more complete source of information coupled with loving support for any other medical problem. For those of you recoverying, whether you got hit by the truck or by my limo, God bless you! You are in a wierd fraternity of folks who have been to the brink and leapt off (after signing the appropriate consent forms, of course).
I will try to at least browse every now and then and post when it seems needed. I noticed how quickly others come in behind, tho, and how consistent the faithful regulars are. "Life finds a way" (Steve Guttenberg - Jurassic Park).
Thanks for listening! You guys are the best!
First of all, I just kind of wandered away. I never consciously thought "I'll quit posting", but I really believe I did subconsciously. As Rehab came to a close I was really starting to get tired of "being sick", to the degree that even going was emotionally difficult (it is held at the local Heart Center in the hospital) and every time I went I kept being reminded of what I had been thru. Same is probably true of VR.com. My original goal was to get healed and move on. Which, of course, isn't fair as it is the very support from this bunch that made my ordeal less so ordealish. Yesterday a very close friend called after getting all the tests back on his wife - moderately leaking aortic valve, surgery some day, mild symptoms. He pumped me for info for 30 minutes. It made me realize how vital real-world support is.
Anyway, I am eternally grateful to this forum and all who participate. And great new look and features, Ross! (I guess you're to blame)
I am 7 months post, living largely normal. I am taking no heart meds except Lescol. Cardio and surgeon have said go away and don't come back for a year. The legacy of my VR is this lovely scar, some soreness (still?) the usual PAC & PVC that nobody seems to care about (except me). I can go nearly all day without thinking about this spare part in my chest. Most people would never know what I have had done, and those that do know are shocked when they see me. I guess all that means is that the operation was a success! Every once in a while I realize that the homograft will probably need replacing some day, but it doesn't seem quite as horrifying this far out. And, of course, I remind myself of what the options were.
For those of you heading towards surgery, you are in the right place. There is no better or more complete source of information coupled with loving support for any other medical problem. For those of you recoverying, whether you got hit by the truck or by my limo, God bless you! You are in a wierd fraternity of folks who have been to the brink and leapt off (after signing the appropriate consent forms, of course).
I will try to at least browse every now and then and post when it seems needed. I noticed how quickly others come in behind, tho, and how consistent the faithful regulars are. "Life finds a way" (Steve Guttenberg - Jurassic Park).
Thanks for listening! You guys are the best!
I joined back in April and didn't even realize you were gone, but now that I know you're back, I hope you stick around! 
