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Here are the most recent Heart Valve Journals posted by members of our growing community of patients and caregivers. Please click on any journal to learn more. Also, you can use the search function below to find a specific journal for the patient you are looking for:

11 Weeks Post Surgery - Cardiologist Appt
Posted by Christine Kline
I continue to improve--but it is still slower than I would like. (Need more patience!). My … Read more

8+ months :)
Posted by Jean Trausch
Hi everyone! It's been over 8 months since I had my surgery. I have had a great recovery! It is … Read more

Another Road Block
Posted by Tom Huskisson
Last night Tom encountered another roadblock to his full recovery. They had to reinsert a chest tube … Read more

Advantages of Full Body Shave
Posted by Steve Eisenbarth
Evening before surgery. The thoughts are going a little crazy about now … Read more

November 7th is two weeks away!
Posted by Lynn Ennis
Two weeks from today and the surgery will be over! This waiting is driving me crazy! I find I am now … Read more

Post op update day 3
Posted by Tom Huskisson
Tom is further ahead in his recovery than he expected. If it wasn't for the need for placing the … Read more

October 16, 2013 - let the countdown begin
Posted by Steve Thomson
I have my surgery date, January 17, 2014 in the morning so it is really happening now. I have found … Read more

Differing Opinions and the Confusion That Goes With It.
Posted by Sharon Madden
I live in a small town where the medicine leaves much to be desired. I contacted Adam Pick to find … Read more

Dad's surgery
Posted by Terry Florian
Hello all … Read more

Stage 1 - Transition from Active to Recovery
Posted by Steve Eisenbarth
This is an attempt to journalize where I'm at during the recovery from surgery. I completed reading … Read more

Post Surgery
Posted by Tom Huskisson
Sorry for not updating Tom's journal sooner … Read more

Met Dr. Adams!
Posted by Tracy Aranda
Dr. Adams was a hoot! At first, when I saw the board room of an office, I was a tad concerned. But … Read more

Doctor's appointment yesterday.
Posted by Ernie Keen
Peed in a cup, and doctor said no blood in urine … Read more

A new day...
Posted by Susan Sevier
Greetings one and all. Yesterday was a big day -- my final meeting with the surgeon. I am happy to … Read more

Pushing Along-Finding Inner Strength
Posted by Mia Smith
It seems as if my whole life has been wrapped up into this constant health issue. Being born with … Read more

One year tomorrow!
Posted by Sherry Bradford
A year ago I was trying to catch some z's the night before my surgery. I had my tests earlier in the … Read more

Exactly 2 Weeks After Surgery
Posted by Carol Jackson
Two weeks ago today on Oct. 8 at this hour they were wheeling me into ICU at St. Mary's Hospital … Read more

Night Before Surgeon Consultation
Posted by Tracy Aranda
I meet my surgeon, Dr. Adams, tomorrow. I've been waiting with anticipation for this day since the … Read more

Maui
Posted by Dan Sinclair
I know this is heartvalve surgery. com and I don't mean to rub this in but I just posted a pic of my … Read more

Unbelievable News!!!!!
Posted by Tony Arnerich
I went in for my pre op yesterday. I had a CT scan to see where my infection was. It turns out that … Read more