Patient Stories Blog - Page 14
By Adam Pick
Our Own, Leslie Lafayette, Becomes A TV Star After Mitral Valve Repair (VIDEO)
By Adam Pick on February 25, 2008
As many of you have read in past blogs, Leslie Lafayette had mitral valve repair using the Da Vinci Surgical Robot a few weeks ago. Doctor Richard Shemin from UCLA was her cardiac surgeon.
Sergio And Maribel Are Off To Mexico City For Mitral Valve Replacement
By Adam Pick on February 14, 2008
Guest Blog: Debbie Hurd, Six Weeks After Heart Valve Surgery
By Adam Pick on January 28, 2008
I will be the first to admit… The rewards from publishing this blog and my book are more positive than anything I have ever experienced before.
Teppo Numminen, NHL Hockey Star, Returns To Ice After Mitral Valve Repair Surgery
By Adam Pick on December 19, 2007
If you are looking for inspiration about life after heart valve surgery…
Guest Patient Blog: Jim Bonk 30 Days After Heart Valve Surgery
By Adam Pick on December 10, 2007
I will be the first to tell you that I never expected this website would grow so quickly. Over the past year, I have met so many wonderful patients, caregivers, doctors and nurses from around the world.
Veronika Meyer At Mount Everest Peak… After Heart Valve Replacement!
By Adam Pick on December 3, 2007
There are “good” weeks… And, then there are “great” weeks. Last week was better than good and great. Last week was “unforgettable”.
Patient Recovery Spotlight: The Incredible Taylor Browning
By Adam Pick on November 27, 2007
Every so often, I have an experience that insures my belief that life is nothing short of an amazing opportunity to learn from the extraordinary accomplishments of others.
A Husband’s Perspective On Heart Valve Surgery Recovery
By Adam Pick on November 12, 2007
Every once in a while I receive an email that is either overwhelmingly touching or incredibly insightful. In those situations I ask my readers if I can publish their quotes / stories in my blog. Luckily, 99% of the time they say “yes”.
Chad Shieber, Marathon Runner Dies Due To Mitral Valve Prolapse And Heat
By Adam Pick on October 13, 2007
Over the past few years, I have been incredibly close to unwelcome tragedy relating to heart valve disorders. The word “tragedy” is the key part.
Excellent Patient Quote: Heart Surgery Recovery By Kathy Benson
By Adam Pick on September 25, 2007
It happens often!
Do Patients Make Lemon Out Of Heart Valve Surgery Lemonade?
By Adam Pick on September 18, 2007
When it comes to heart valve surgery, I know that the human spirit is resilient, creative and inspiring.
Patient Discharged! Sharon Slattery Plans To Skydive On 61st Birthday!
By Adam Pick on September 13, 2007
There is nothing better than receiving an email from a patient following their surgery and hospital discharge.
“Excellent” Heart Valve Surgery Patient Quote #1 – DeWayne Epley
By Adam Pick on September 12, 2007
It happens often.
A Prayer For Tracey Orr, A Heart Valve Surgery Patient
By Adam Pick on August 22, 2007
Hey eveybody,
