Adam’s Heart Valve Surgery Blog

Blog Topics: Patient Success Stories; Veronika Meyer; Mount Everest; Heart Valve Replacement; Life After Heart Valve Surgery

There are “good” weeks… And, then there are “great” weeks. Last week was better than good and great. Last week was “unforgettable”.

First, I received a very nice letter from Dr. Donald Ross (inventor of the Ross Procedure).

Then, three days later, my inbox showed an email from heart valve replacement super-star, Veronika Meyer.

So you know, Veronika Meyer is my personal hero. After receiving a St. Jude mechanical valve replacement, Veronika continued her extreme-sports hobby, mountain climbing.

You can read more about this amazing person and athlete by clicking Veronika Meyer Reaches For Mount Everest Summit. Veronika’s story definitely belongs in some form of Nike commercial.

With great excitement, I clicked the name “Veronika Meyer” that appeared in my inbox. Then, I read a very nice message from Veronika about this website and my book.

In addition to the note, Veronika included a fantastic photo of the Mount Everest peak. After receiving her permission, I posted the picture above. FYI, that is an actual picture of the “top of the world”.

Veronika took this picture as she was descending down from the Mount Everest peak.

I am still utterly amazed and inspired by Veronika’s accomplishments.

THANKS SO MUCH VERONIKA!!!

Keep on tickin,

Adam Pick is the author of The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery, a unique book which integrates the clinical facts of heart valve surgery with the personal experiences of an actual heart valve surgery patient. This special book was designed to help patients and caregivers better understand the realities of heart valve surgery (heart valve replacement and heart valve repair), to minimize patient stress and to enhance the patient’s recovery. To learn more about Adam’s heart valve surgery book, click here.

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