Tammi's 10-Year Heart Valve Anniversary!

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: April 24, 2025

How good can life be 10 years after successful heart valve surgery by Dr. Robert Saeid Farivar?

Thanks to Tammi Gunwall, a patient who recently celebrated her 10th heart valve anniversary, we know that life can be pretty darn great.

Tammi Gunwall 10th Heart Valve Anniversary

Here is a wonderful video posted by Tammi with lots and lots and lots of evidence that she is making the most of her "second chance" at life:

Tammi Says...

Here is what Tammi posted as she became another 10-year patient success story in our community:

TEN YEARS!! 🤯

I've been blessed with countless memories since heart surgery 10yrs ago today! ❤️‍🩹 All I can say is, THANK YOU GOD FOR ALL OF IT - the love, the loss, the struggles, the lessons, the laughter, the tears, the new experiences, the beautiful connections... and the grandbabies!!! 🤗

Tammi Gunwall Family

There are no words and not enough photos to express my love for life nor the magnitude of my gratitude. I don't take one moment for granted. Not even the hard ones. If you're reading this, it means you've had an impact on my life, and I thank you for being a part of my world. 🫶 God is so so good! 🙌

Go Tammi! Go!

Congrats on your 10th heart valve anniversary Tammi!

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us over the years!

Keep on tickin!
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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