Comments on: Doctor Gillinov’s Chat Update… GREAT JOB EVERYBODY!!!

By: Jim Holley

Jim Holley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:04:05 +0000

I have had my aortic valve replaced 4 time with 4 different valves, 1971. 1975, 1985, and the last in 1990, has anyone out there come close to this or am I a walking miracle….Jim

By: Adam Pick

Adam Pick — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:07:09 +0000

Hi Judy,

I’m still waiting to receive the transcript from Dr. Gillinov and The Cleveland Clinic.

Once I receive the transcript, I will post a blog which will contain a download link.

Keep on tickin!

Adam

By: judy

judy — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:37:26 +0000

where can we read the “live chat” (with the cardiologist) on your site?

By: kimberly

kimberly — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:49:35 +0000

I was recuperating from my TEE and heart CATH procedures during the live chat, in preparation for my valve replacement surgery in the very near future, so I was not able to participate. Thank you, Adam, for taking the extra steps to post the transcripts so that I can benefit from the intelligent and informed questions that were sure to have been asked and then thoughtfully answered.

By: Rhena Smith

Rhena Smith — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:52:13 +0000

I concur – it was an excellent on-line chat and I was happy to have my questions answered, whcih will aid me in my valve selection choice whent eh time comes.

By: Marti

Marti — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:43:05 +0000

Since I have had heart valve surgery with the great Dr. Gillinov and his team, and I do think he is great, I would be happy to respond to questions from anyone anticipating heart valve surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. I was fortunate to have a friend who put me in touch with one of her friends who had had valve surgery at CC and her advice was invaluable — martiscamman@msn.com

By: Don Henry

Don Henry — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:24:30 +0000

Adam,
Great job for all your work in pulling this chat off with Dr Gillinov. He answered all my questions and his answers to others were very helpful,also. When I have my surgery I feel confident in my choice of which valve to get. Open heart surgery is a scary thing , especially your second surgery, even though you have been through it once. The key is to go into it with a positive mindset and this has been my challenge. Your blog has been very helpful. I enjoy reading what all the people on your blog have experienced. That helps. You are doing a great service and I thank you for you dedication.
Don

By: Fran Zilko

Fran Zilko — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:00:48 +0000

Thank you, Adam. It wouldn’t have been possible without you. Don’t know how you find the time for your full time job and your family with all that you do for all of us. I thank God I found your book and the Journal. I feel welll prepared for my surgery with the famous Dr. Gillinov next month.