Each year more than 250,000 patients undergo heart valve surgery around the world. While the surgery is complex and the recovery is challenging, the success rate of heart bypass and valve sugery continues to improve.
Nothing is more touching and inspiring than reading the success stories of former, heart valve surgery patients. As you will see below, heart valve disorders impact all different kinds of people - male, female, young, old, short, tall, black, white, etc.
However, as you read these heart valve surgery success stories, you will notice that the human spirit expressed by these heart valve surgery patients is empowering. Their personal stories are filled with a desire to truly appreciate life and the "second-chance" they received following heart valve surgery.
"Veronika Meyer Summits Mount Everest With Mechanical Valve "
The story of Veronika Meyer is extraordinary. A heart valve replacement recipient at age forty-six, Veronika has a unique mountain climbing hobby. Actually, mountain climbing is more than a hobby for Veronika. It’s more of an obsession.
> Read About Veronika Meyer's Quest To Reach Everest Peak...
Randy Heimerl Is "Lucky To Be Alive" After Fainting While Bike Riding Due To A Bicuspid Valve
Yes, you read that correct... Randy Heimerl "blacked out" while riding his bicycle due to a congenital heart defect, known as a bicuspid aortic valve. Although Randy knew about his heart valve disorder, this story illustrates the need for ongoing valve monitoring and surgery.
> Read more about Randy and heart valve symptoms here.
"Sylvia Woolworth, Age 73, Got Mentally and Physically Fit For Heart Valve Surgery"
Leave it to Sylvia Woolworth to transform a lemon into lemonade. Once diagnosed with the need for heart valve surgery, Sylvia lost 35 pounds to best prepare herself for the surgery and the recovery.
> Learn about Sylvia's journey here.
Mary Billings "Comes To America" For Heart Valve Surgery
After a near-death episode of rheumatic fever, Fijian-native Mary Billings found herself on a plane to Los Angeles, California in the United States for heart valve surgery.
> Learn more about Mary and traveling for heart valve surgery here.
"David Watkins Completes Ironman Triathalon After Heart Valve Surgery"
Most people do not attempt Ironman Triathalons. However, most people are not like David Watkins. His story clearly illustrates that "anything is possible" even after several heart surgeries.
> Read David's inspirational story here.
"From Cardiac Depression To Hangin' 10.... Surf's Up Again!"
What happens when you combine a double heart valve replacement patient with surfboards, cardiac depression, wetsuits, dolphins, a wedding engagement, a perfect California day and a desire to overcome fear?
> Click to find out what happend to Adam Pick, 435 Days After Double Heart Valve Surgery.
