My historic day 50th valvsaversary

[wcasey5]

Congrats!!!!!!

 

[Mary]

Congratulations!
You've come a long way, baby!

 

[DeWayne]

Thanks to all who responded.
In the late 50s this sort of stuff was not the norm it is today, and to have a surgeon that put his reputation on the line to operate on a poor sickly child I can only say thanks to Dr. Conrad Lam, a true pioneer in open heart surgery, who I did have an opportunity to talk to on the phone back in the mid 80s. He certainly remembered who I was, and sent me copies of all his surgical notes from the operation.

I can only hope that I can inspire and comfort those who come after me. I figure is some small way what I went through 50 years ago helped further the area of heart valve surgery. I guess that is my claim to fame. Life does exist after valve surgery!
I hope all that read this are in good health and stay that way for many many years to come.

 

[hensylee]

and famous you are - look how far this surgery has come and you, for sure, have been a huge part of it. still kicking around, too. We are glad to know you. nice to see you again, DeWayne. keep on keepin on. Blessins........

 

[pamela]

I was still developing my bicuspid valve in the womb when you had your surgery to repair yours. Fortunately, mine wasn't an issue until I was 39. March 17th marked my rebirthday and I thank all the powers that I have been given these extra healthy-(ish) years to celebrate your milestone with you.

Take Heart and may you be here to tell us about your memories when you mark your diamond valvesary.
Pamela

 

[debster913]

Wow! You are an inspiration to all of us valvers! I'm only three years in, but I'm looking forward to my 50th as well! So awesome!
Love,
Debi (debster913)

 

[John & Joann]

50 years of quality life!!!!! Wow!!!!! What a nice story.

John & Joann

 

[Guest]

yeah the chevelle is my daily driver. I also have a 72 GMC Sprint (looks like the El Camino).

Oh nice! Have any pics, by chance?

Wish I lived somewhere to have a nice, older car as my daily driver....

My current daily is my '87 MC LS/CL ... has been the daily driver since it replaced my former '00 Lumina LS coupe in mid-2003. I also have 4 other MCs ... 1972, 1976, 1979 and 1981 ... all spring/summer/fall cars only....


CONGRATULATIONS on your 50th ANNIVERSARY ... quite the milestone!



Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09
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"Years and miles are flying by" ... Bon Jovi ... 'Lost Highway'

 

[froggo]

Congratulations you are an inspiration to every single person. I think you should be celebrating for the next 50 years hopefully. You just never know.