There is nothing better than clicking my inbox and reading a patient success story from one of my readers! Thanks Bruce!

Hi Adam,

Just a note to give you a fast update.

Prior to my mitral valve repair on the 17th of August, we did a lot of endless research – including online information from The Cleveland Clinic, a few New York Hospitals, and, we read your book and subscribed to your blog.

Bruce Friedman – Heart Valve Repair Patient

I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and care in my own backyard, at the Sarver Heart Center, at the University Medical Center here in Tucson. I was indeed fortunate in having Dr. Jack Copeland as my surgeon.

He was able to do a mitral valve repair ^[1]. The attention and patient care during my week’s stay at the hospital was absolutely “top of the line”.  Elsewhere, I think I may have felt like just another number, but at Sarver I had a distinct feeling of caring from everyone with whom I came in contact.

As a former East Coast resident until ten years ago, I have experienced hospitals in New Jersey and New York, and I can not speak highly enough of the cardiac medical and nursing care here in Tucson.

Dr. Jack Copeland – Bruce’s Surgeon

Following the surgery, I found a four-day stay in the Healthsouth Rehab Center really helped prepare me for the adjustments and transitions of my homecoming.

Also, I spoke to Dr. Copeland about the Incision Shield ^[2]. He had never seen, or heard, of the product and had no objection to me trying it. I am seeing Dr. Copeland again on September 14. At that time, he wants to see the Incision Shield and hear my feedback on the product.

As a 76-year old patient, I feel that I am among your older readers. I want to compliment you on your book ^[3], which I suggest could be a “MUST” for all pre-Heart Valve Surgery patients.

Thanks for your role in making this letter possible.

Bruce D. Friedman,
Tucson, Arizona