Wise
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Hello all, my name is Wise Smith. I wasn't sure which thread to start with so I picked one.
I live in Frankfort, Kentucky. I have a bicuspid aortic valve and right now am okay. I also have mitral valve prolapse, which is causing only minuscule leakage. My brother, Forrest, had two surgeries to replace his aortic valve. When he was 32 he had the Ross procedure performed. In 2002 when he as 39, he received a mechanical valve. He died eight and a half months later at age 40. It was after he died that I learned I have a bicuspid valve. I was initially scared because of what I've seen him go through. I've done some research and found many opinions to ponder. I'm very happy to have found this group of people who have been there done that and those like me who probably will go through surgery. It would be fine with me if it never has to happen though.
Just a little introduction of myself, I am 45 and have been married for 15 years to Cindy. I inherited two children from Cindy. Jessica is 27 and lives in Atlanta. She's married and has two children ages 2 and 8 weeks. Galen is 23 and lives with us, or more corretly sleeps in a bed here most of the time. He's engaged and spends his time with you know who. I worked for state government here in Frankfort for 26 years. I bought five years of service time and retired early. Right now I'm enjoying being mister mom to four yorkies, a bichon frise, and Jet, our cat. My wife has only worked for about seven years and is enjoying her job right now. Cindy is blind and in the process of getting a guide dog, which be several months away.
So, sorry for being wordy, but wanted to say hello. I'm thankful to have this group to learn from and look forward to getting to know you all.
Wise Smith
I live in Frankfort, Kentucky. I have a bicuspid aortic valve and right now am okay. I also have mitral valve prolapse, which is causing only minuscule leakage. My brother, Forrest, had two surgeries to replace his aortic valve. When he was 32 he had the Ross procedure performed. In 2002 when he as 39, he received a mechanical valve. He died eight and a half months later at age 40. It was after he died that I learned I have a bicuspid valve. I was initially scared because of what I've seen him go through. I've done some research and found many opinions to ponder. I'm very happy to have found this group of people who have been there done that and those like me who probably will go through surgery. It would be fine with me if it never has to happen though.
Just a little introduction of myself, I am 45 and have been married for 15 years to Cindy. I inherited two children from Cindy. Jessica is 27 and lives in Atlanta. She's married and has two children ages 2 and 8 weeks. Galen is 23 and lives with us, or more corretly sleeps in a bed here most of the time. He's engaged and spends his time with you know who. I worked for state government here in Frankfort for 26 years. I bought five years of service time and retired early. Right now I'm enjoying being mister mom to four yorkies, a bichon frise, and Jet, our cat. My wife has only worked for about seven years and is enjoying her job right now. Cindy is blind and in the process of getting a guide dog, which be several months away.
So, sorry for being wordy, but wanted to say hello. I'm thankful to have this group to learn from and look forward to getting to know you all.
Wise Smith
