Thomas's Heart Valve Journal

Wednesday, December 22, 2010 07:26 PM

Thomas,

Great to hear you're doing well! Enjoy every day!

Joel Bryan, Iowa

Saturday, December 18, 2010 07:33 PM

Thomas:

What a great anniversary entry--and so much covered in so short a time. Thanks for letting me know on my guestbook that after a year you still have a pink area at the bottom of the incision. I do remember when my kidney was removed 29 years ago that the incision stayed purple for so long I thought it would never fade, and now, despite the fact that it goes around half my body, it's so faint it's hard to see.

Let us know how you do with the marathon. I must confess, I'm not as eager to sweat as I was before I hit 70--artificial knees and repaired feet don't help! And, my cardio said I absolutely must NOT return to my routine with the personal trainer of the heavy weight lifting. Oh, well, the local Y has a good program for septegenarians!

Again, best of luck in your future, and may your valve beat all the odds and last 60 years! Either that or miraculous new procedures get developed.

Terry C

Saturday, December 18, 2010 05:15 AM

Congratulations from one of the new kids!!!!

I am almost 3 weeks post op & I can't wait to see what 1 year feels like!!

Enjoy your beautiful life.

Warm Regards,

Nancy H.

Saturday, December 18, 2010 05:09 AM

love your journal entry. and love you.

kcd