Big 5th Birthday Wishes And Heart Valve Prayers For Sarah!

By Adam Pick on March 10, 2011

When we started HeartValveJournals.com, our social network, I didn't know what to expect. But now, 15 months later, I am constantly touched, moved and inspired by the patients and the caregivers who openly share their hearts in this special community.

Just now, I was surfing through the website when I came across the journal of Sarah Weir from New York, New York.

Sarah Weir, young heart valve repair patient, holding cupcake before surgery

Sarah Weir - Heart Valve Repair Patient

As you can read in her story, Sarah was recently diagnosed with severe mitral valve regurgitation. Her surgery is scheduled for March 16th -- next Wednesday. Doctor Pedro Del Nido at Children's Hospital Boston will be performing the mitral valve repair. As you may recall, Dr. Del Nido was Baby Gabe's surgeon.

I wanted to take a quick moment to wish Sarah a very "Happy Birthday!" Sarah is turning 5 years old on Monday.

Sarah Weir, young heart valve repair patient, with mom and dad

Secondly, I wanted Sarah, Rachel, Pam and Daniel to know that my thoughts and prayers are with them.

Keep on tickin' Sarah!
Adam

Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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