Way to go brother. You rock! -Mitch Friedman

Awesome Jimmy!! So glad to read all is going well. Cheers to you, me, us, repairs, replacements and life. I told you, we'd rock this!! Janis Kielbasa

What a wonderful update! Congratulations on a full recovery!
thanks for the words of encouragement, they help.

Nancy B

Jimmy,

Just sent in a second response to an old guestbook entry and now I can't find either of them. So, please forgive the duplication, if indeed it is.

Went for my pre-ops last week (even though surgery postponed, they stayed with that schedule) and got to meet with Laurie. Wow, she is phenomenal! I think they called her the "cardiac navigator" and its a good name. I also told her you had spoken complimentarily of her.

Vel Turner

Great update Jimmy so glad you are doing so well and it's back to normal everyday life!!! Cindy Pastrano

Hi Jimmy, so glad you continue to do well. Life is indeed good, isn't it! Take care, -Mitch Friedman

Jimmy,

I'm really glad to hear you're doing so well. While I'm a month behind you, I believe I'm feeling the same things you are.

It's good to be new & improved.

Chuck Holmgreen
3/20

Moo, right back at you brother! Great update. Glad you continue to do so well. Me too!!!! I am hitting it pretty hard with my workouts too.c rehab helped me get confident again, all I could ask for. Now I take the occasional map when I need it. Life is indeed good.

Be well,
-Mitch Friedman

Hi Jimmy! Thanks for the added updates and information about what hurts! Maybe the catheter is worse for men..My big day is tomorrow. Pre-op today, just getting ready to meet with the surgeon one last time.
Glad you are doing better!
Holly

Hey Jimmy! Great update and I'm pleased to hear you're taking time to smell the flowers, multiple times even. :o) Take care. Lily Cardlin

Proud of you bro. Today is 7 weeks for me and I too am blessed to have recovered so well. Still very happy with my Ross selection. I did catch a cold from my son and have been sneezing like crazy. Thank God I didn't get that cold at week 3 or 4! I love your slow down attitude and I feel exactly the same.

Chris Dixon

Great news Jimmy. Keep up the good work.
Jeff Shebovsky

Hi Jimmy,

Glad to hear things are continuing to get better each day for you. Not sure if I caught this part or not but are you working full time again? Just curious but were you taking any meds prior to surgery? I ask cause I think I have been very luck to only be taking a baby asprin at this point.

Thanks for your updates they are always so helpful to those of us in waiting, I promise I too will pay it forward.

Cindy Pastrano

Hi Jimmy,
It sounds like you are doing great. My cardiologist doesn't do another echo for 6 months. I can't wait to hear how my valve is doing. I like sleeping on the wedge, its great for watching t.v. but I think my husband steals my pillows during the night anyway.
Keep up the great work.
Jane

Love the positive attitude Jimmy! Glad you are doing so well. Isn't it great to be able to pick up the kids again. My youngest is so happy, that whenever I pick her up, she is like velcro and won't let go of my neck. Keep up the good recovery work. I hope this week of work went well. Take care brother.

-Mitch Friedman

Hey Jimmy, Good luck starting back to work full time. Pretty pic even thou it is sideways. Love the flowers. and kids they are cute. Take it easy until then
For the long haul
Linda H

Jimmy,

It's wonderful to hear how well you're doing. It helps me push through on the occassions when I really don't feel like talking my walks.

I'm not mowing yet -- actually, my neighbors are still volunteering!! That probably won't last much longer.

Good luck with the endurance with work. I'm curious how long it will take to build that back up.

Chuck Holmgreen

Hi Jimmy,
I always knew you would do great, with that fabulous outlook. How will you do a whole day's work and walk? You will be sooo tired. I am impressed.
Jane

Hey Jimmy, Tell Mitch you did move the lawn right through the blades and where ever it lands, beside you or in a container lol. Hes from NYC and probably doesnt even have a lawn. Just had to keep it going lol. But really that is pretty good. Take care.
For the long haul
Linda H

Next time mow the lawn instead of moving it, that will be a lot easier (sorry, just could not resist....). Glad you continue to do so well.

-Mitch Friedman

Jimmy,
Just wondering where you found your wedge pillow and is there a height you would recommend? I see some online but would like to see them before buying one.

Chris Hanson

Good job Jimmy and now back to work, Wow!!! Happy for you so glad this is behind you and you can get back into everything in your life....:))

Have a great Sunday and hope you enjoy your first week back!!!

Cindy Pastrano

Jimmy,
I'm looking for someone to cut my lawn this season if you're interested in picking up a few extra bucks!
Great to hear of your progress. So awesome.

Wishing you the absolute best and thanks for your kind responses to my previous requests.

Steve

Wow Jimmy! That's amazing. Lily Cardlin

Good for you, Jim! Your doc is absolutely right. Most cardiac rehab programs are designed for bypass patients, and offer little to valve patients. I wasted alot of time and money on it. I should have used it to buy exercise equipment!
Vicki

Great news Jim. As Adam says "Keep on Tickin!"

Robert Hartner

Jimbo. Go for it

Yourvdr told you right

Enjoy ,,,!!!!!!

Best to you. Nancy. St Louis mo. 7 weeks post. Today!

I'm so glad for you!!

I just wish my boss would call me to say no more than 4-5 hours per day...how do you get that to happen? :)


Nancy B

Awesome news! So happy for you, Jimmy!! Cheers to all of us!! Janis Kielbasa

Way to go Jimmy, that is great news so happy for you!!! Back to work already my how the time has flown....

Cindy Pastrano

Hi JImmy, That is good news. My best to you. Sounds like you have a good boss that looks out for his people. Thats hard to find these days. Thumbs up to him also. Yes I have enjoyed being here and will be here for a while I guess. It helps me and every day I think it takes the scare out, so when that day comes I will be ready, can't wait. You take care .
For the long haul
Linda H

Great update. Huge grin on my face after reading it. Way to go!!!!! I agree about your sentiments on this site. Totally amazing, supportive people, sharing and helping one another. Kuddos again to Adam. Take care of yourself and stay in touch.

-Mitch Friedman

Wow - 4.5 at a time!! Congratulations!

I'm looking forward to getting there soon.

Chuck Holmgreen.

You are a monster walker. Way to go! Keep up the good recovery work. One thought, if you haven't already, start increasing your pace, even if it means walking shorter distances. I went from 20 min miles to 18 to 16 to 15, now around 14 or less. I am only walking 2 miles at a time.

-Mitch Friedman

Hi Jimmy, Havent talked to you for a while. Glad everything is going real good for you. That is a lot of walking. You will have to buy some more shoes lol. I dont see why you couldnt go with some red wine. Dr Oz says red wine is good for the heart, and you are not on anything. Have one for me to. I love wine, just dont overdo it. Enjoy
For the long haul
Linda H

Jimmy. Wow on the walks

As for wine. I didn't even ask. But had red wine 3 weeks out. Just don't overdo it & you'll be ok - especially with no meds

Congrats. I'm nearly 7 weeks post & doing great
Still need naps but " them r good".

Enjoy & congrats again. Nancy. St Louis.

Jimmy. Wow on the walks

As for wine. I didn't even ask. But had red wine 3 weeks out. Just don't overdo it & you'll be ok - especially with no meds

Congrats. I'm nearly 7 weeks post & doing great
Still need naps but " them r good".

Enjoy & congrats again. Nancy. St Louis.

3-1/2 miles a day! You are doing great! -- DVB

Great news Jimmy! Can't ask for better! Very happy for you man. I'm right behind you so don't look back.
Jeff Shebovsky

Jimmy, Glad you are doing so well. I knew you would!! Keep up the positive attitude, the walking and you'll soon have nothing but a scar to remind you of all this! Janis Kielbasa

Jimmy. 3 miles. Wow. U done good.

It s fun to feel so good isn't it? Like why dod we wait?

Enjoy.

Nancy. Stlouis.

Ok maybe someday I will be able to catch up to you. I do 1 mile in 30 minutes. Guess I am the snail lol. Someday I will loose my shell and do that too. That will be neat. Keep up the good work.
For the long haul
Linda H

3.5 miles......SHOW-OFF.
I am happy with my 2 miles in 30 minutes.
Keep up the great recovery work.
Jane

"Male that.....". Ok, I just give up.

Damn, iPad....male that uneventful in your recovery....

Glad all is in eventful with your recovery. Wow, 3.5 miles, way to go. Keep up the good work. Seems like yesterday, you were a "newbie.". Take care bro.

-Mitch Friedman

Jimmy

Glad to hear things continue to go well!

Gregg

Thanks for posting Jimmy. I vividly
Recall the day you were in surgery. Really can't believe it's been 3 weeks. Leaving today for
Cleveland and get to meet our wonderful Linda Dixon!

Glad to hear you are improving each day.

I'm still scratching my head on 'how can it be three weeks already'!

I'm glad you're getting out and I hope your own bed works well for you. You're healing is inspiring.

I'll be there soon.

Chuck Holmgreen
3/20

Hi Jimmy,
What a fabulous post. You sound so great. It was an honor to be part of your journey. You will only get better from here. I really, really don't ever think about the surgery unless I am on this site. I am hanging around for a very special person to have her surgery. I know your posts will help many in the future. The love you show for your family makes the reader love you.
Jane