Rodney, 78, Offers Praise For Dr. Chitwood After Heart Valve Surgery
As many of you know, I started this website to educate, inspire and empower patients with heart valve disorders including mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis, etc.
Three years later... It turns out that I am the one who is inspired by the patient stories of Randy, Sylvia, Patricia, Anita, Robin, Charles, John, Leslie, Steve, Jonathan, Mavis and so many others. Each one of these patient stories (shared previously in this blog) radiate the extraordinary human will to face heart valve disease and rise above it.
On that note, Rodney from North Carolina just emailed me his story. At 78 years of age, Rodney is currently in the middle of his recovery. Here is what he writes:
Adam,
This is to let you know I underwent aortic valve surgery and one bypass at the new heart hospital in Greenville, North Carolina on June 1, 2009. Dr. Randolph Chitwood, MD, who is recognized as one of the outstanding heart surgeons in country, performed the surgery.
Rodney Trueblood - Heart Valve Replacement Patient
I came through with flying colors. After a week in the hospital, I was transferred by ambulance to Guardian Care Nursing Home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina where I live. I am 78, widowed and live alone, so was unable to take care of myself at home.
I am still feeling some pain from the incision, but take Tylenol which relieves problem. I did not want to get hooked on pain medication Percocet, as you did with Vicodin.
Yesterday, I saw Dr. Chitwood for my follow-up. He released me to my local cardiologist. He also said I could drive again and resume normal activity. My only restrictions are not lifting anything over 30 pounds or going swimming.
Dr. Randolph Chitwood - Rodney's Surgeon
I just wanted to thank you again for your excellent heart valve surgery book which detailed what to expect before and after surgery. It was a big help to me. I also really appreciate your blogs, which are quite informative.
Keep up the good work and... Keep on tickin'!
Rodney Trueblood
North Carolina
Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder
Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder
Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.
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