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256 days ago

katherine stenziano posted a note for Bill that says:

Happy Anniversary!

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257 days ago

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Chris posted a note for Bill that says:

My wife here in England had her aortic valve replaced at 55 and we were both petrified - it was surely the end? 60 now and just fine so keep the faith mate! ...Read more

My wife here in England had her aortic valve replaced at 55 and we were both petrified - it was surely the end? 60 now and just fine so keep the faith mate! Just gotta trust the docs to do their thing to keep us living. Enjoy the rest of your life as our parents and everyone older would never have this life saving treatment. Live long and prosper baby.

Ana Brusso Great post Bill, congratulations to your wife and you on a hopeful outlook. God bless you both, 🙏� ... Read more

Ana Brusso Great post Bill, congratulations to your wife and you on a hopeful outlook. God bless you both, 🙏❤️

Pamela Gregory Great post and great attitude

Deena Z Right on!

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625 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Bill that says:

Hi Bill ,
Congratulations on your fifth anniversary

Valerie Allen I enjoyed your story. Great to hear you are now in such good health.

Marie Myers Happy Anniversary!

Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary, Bill!

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990 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Bill that says:

Bill , Congratulations on your 4th anniversary

Pamela Gregory I just read you story and again this gives me hope. Congratulations to you

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2146 days ago

Bill Grile posted a note for Bill that says:

Bill Pollard,Rotary Past District Governor, you are an inspiration to us all!! Let’s have a reunion in Cabo in 30 years!! 👍🏻👍🏻

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2146 days ago

Monique Marion posted a note for Bill that says:

My Aortic valve surgery was June 15, 2017, fell good, exercise every day.

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2146 days ago

Scott Wolff, Shelley Idaho posted a note for Bill that says:

Good on you-----I am 2months and 4 days out from my open heart surgery and am off blood thinners (exception Baby Aspirin). I take half of an atenolol at nite ...Read more

Good on you-----I am 2months and 4 days out from my open heart surgery and am off blood thinners (exception Baby Aspirin). I take half of an atenolol at nite and thats it. I am doing Cardiac Rehab 3 days a week and riding my wife's recumbent exercise bike about a 1/2 hour at a crack on the other 2. I walk and have gone fishing 1 time since the surgery. My Doc told me I can start lifting now just start out easy so, I use 25 lbs and lots of reps. I had my aortic valve replaced and some of my ascending aorta replaced and an aneurysm fixed. So I am pleased to be here in more ways than one. Glad to see your doing well.

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2287 days ago

Tim from Australia posted a note for Bill that says:

G'day Bill, I am just wondering why you went a bovine valve in your 50s, I am 51 and about to undergo my 4th open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement. ...Read more

G'day Bill, I am just wondering why you went a bovine valve in your 50s, I am 51 and about to undergo my 4th open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement. I have had 2 st jude medical heart valves put in but keep leaking.

Darren Ketchley 4th open heart wow you are a remarkable human being. Respect brother.

Don Brown Great fight on number 4 my OHS brother. I getting reasy to go down the path for my number 3. Im 46 an ... Read more

Don Brown Great fight on number 4 my OHS brother. I getting reasy to go down the path for my number 3. Im 46 and all my valves how been animal bivine.. I beffed for a mexh. But was told because the tricuspid valve is the first.valve the blood.gets.and.cant.be mech. I have 2 OHS and now.in hospital to start. My third

Sorry for long comment. God bless u and ur recovery.ty

This was written as i was crying and i stopped because i couldnt see the letters anymore.. So sorry but i wish u the best my down under OHS brother. God Bless u and ur recovery..ty

Bill Pollard I didn’t want to have to take Coumadin the rest of my life. Hopefully when my valve needs to be rep ... Read more

Bill Pollard I didn’t want to have to take Coumadin the rest of my life. Hopefully when my valve needs to be replaced it can be done with the TAVR procedure. Prayers for a successful surgery and strong recovery.

Don Brown Hope u are well and having a good recovery. Your heart and soul. God bless. ty

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2327 days ago

William Fults posted a note for Bill that says:

Hi Bill, glad to hear you’re doing well! I saw you’re picture here and see you were wearing a “heart hugger” ? I think that’s what the white strap ...Read more

Hi Bill, glad to hear you’re doing well! I saw you’re picture here and see you were wearing a “heart hugger” ? I think that’s what the white strap is. I’m wondering what you think of it? Worth the $? I’m going in for surgery a week from Tuesday and I’m thinking about ordering one of these, sounds like it would be helpful on theory.

Bill Pollard I liked it. My heart surgeon has his patients use it. I wore it for the 30 days after surgery. It als ... Read more

Bill Pollard I liked it. My heart surgeon has his patients use it. I wore it for the 30 days after surgery. It also served as a good reminder about my healing sternum. Prayers for a successful surgery and strong recovery.

William Fults Thanks, My Dr. Hasn’t mentioned it, I think I’ll look into ordering one on my own.

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2342 days ago

John Isham posted a note for Bill that says:

Bill...what exact kind (brand, model#, etc.) of heart monitor do you wear when you go running, walking, etc? And where did you get it? Thanks, John Isham

Bill Pollard I use my iwatch to track my heart beat.

Bill Pollard

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2385 days ago

James Webb Jones/Yogi Prem posted a note for Bill that says:

Wow... you have done well... any time you need alternative training come on out to my Yoga Class with Meditation on Wednesday evenings from 6;30 PM to 8:00 ...Read more

Wow... you have done well... any time you need alternative training come on out to my Yoga Class with Meditation on Wednesday evenings from 6;30 PM to 8:00 PM for strengthening and super stress relief and spiritual uplift. The class meets at a lovely place, Sattvic Space Yoga and Healing Studio on Airline Boulevard in Portsmouth -- just a couple of doors down from Norfolk County Feed & Seed and on the same side of the street. We start out with Yoga movement and breathing anyone can do and progress to Deep Relaxation [Yoga Nidra] ... and complete the session with Meditation techniques to leave you at Peace. Classes will resume January 2, 2019... after the holiday. This is a Community Service Donation Class and everyone is welcome even if at this point in life they are unable to donate.

Bill Pollard Thanks. I need to check it out.

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2406 days ago

Barry Graham posted a note for Bill that says:

Great,Great news Bill really glad to here that. If you need anything please let me know.

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2409 days ago

Sara Moyce posted a note for Bill that says:

Hi Bill, Am curious as to you are wearing around your neck/shoulders; is this something that your doctors recommended? Is this just for exercise, or do you ...Read more

Hi Bill, Am curious as to you are wearing around your neck/shoulders; is this something that your doctors recommended? Is this just for exercise, or do you wear it regularly? Many thanks! Sara

Bill Pollard It is heart hugger. My heart surgeon has his patients wear the heart hugger instead of using a pillo ... Read more

Bill Pollard It is heart hugger. My heart surgeon has his patients wear the heart hugger instead of using a pillow. When you need to cough or sneeze you pull the handles together. Also when you sit up and down you hold the handles. It’s also a reminder that your breastbone is healing. I wore it pretty much 24 hours per day the first 30 days after surgery. The website is www.hearthugger.com.

Sara Moyce very cool - thank you!

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2420 days ago

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Adrianne Lane posted a note for Bill that says:

That was such a wonderful and great letter I’m so happy you’re doing so well.

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2428 days ago

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Sam Powell posted a note for Bill that says:

Incredible journey! I remember us praying specifically for full healing and a quicker recovery than doctors would expect. God is good!

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2431 days ago

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GINA LOWE posted a note for Bill that says:

I'm praying for your continued recovery! You are the type of patient that doctors and nurses love because you take the lead in managing your own healthcare ...Read more

I'm praying for your continued recovery! You are the type of patient that doctors and nurses love because you take the lead in managing your own healthcare and also listen to and follow doctors instructions.

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2431 days ago

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Sara Moyce posted a note for Bill that says:

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story - so glad you are doing so well! I am trying to continue my standard exercise routine right up to my Nov 28 surgery ...Read more

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story - so glad you are doing so well! I am trying to continue my standard exercise routine right up to my Nov 28 surgery to hopefully assist with speedy recovery. Keep up the good work!’

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2431 days ago

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Brook Wright posted a note for Bill that says:

This is great to hear - keep at it!

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2431 days ago

Adrianne Lane posted a note for Bill that says:

I have a Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis!

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2434 days ago

Adrianne Lane posted a note for Bill that says:

I hope everything goes well with your recovery.

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2436 days ago

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Bill Grile posted a note for Bill that says:

Bill, I just read your journal. Barry Rassin would give you a shout-out, and I’m giving one right now. You’re an inspiration! This is all so fresh. ...Read more

Bill, I just read your journal. Barry Rassin would give you a shout-out, and I’m giving one right now. You’re an inspiration! This is all so fresh. I learned 8 days ago. Other than disrupting the great DG experience I’ve been enjoying since July, I’m accepting the disappointment of having to miss our Zone 25/26 Institute next month in Reno. But being disappointed is better than being dead ... and so now I wait to learn the procedure the Oregon Health Sciences University cardiologists favor for my fix. I’m mentally preparing to have my chest cracked if that’s what it takes but hoping to qualify for TAVR. And I’m looking forward to a strong DG finish after the holidays, Lord willing. Thanks again for the inspiration!

Bill Pollard I should see Barry at the Zones 33-34 Leadership Summit in Norfolk, VA ten miles from my house. I’m ... Read more

Bill Pollard I should see Barry at the Zones 33-34 Leadership Summit in Norfolk, VA ten miles from my house. I’m just going to the COL training as I’m the alternate for my district. I was the delegate in 2013. Barry was our Director when I was a DGE. Any update on your surgery?

Bill Grile Visiting Oregon Health Sciences U. next week for tests and a consult re TAVR or crack me open. 😄

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2436 days ago

Bill Grile posted a note for Bill that says:

From one Rotarian to another, let's meet up in Evanston in 30 years. Be well!! DG Bill Grile, D5110

Bill Pollard Thanks Bill. I just read your post. I hope all goes well. TAVR was not an option for me. The recovery ... Read more

Bill Pollard Thanks Bill. I just read your post. I hope all goes well. TAVR was not an option for me. The recovery has been much better than I had imagined. Lots of support from my Rotary friends all over the world on my Facebook page. I’m sure you know PDG Judi Beard-Strubing. We are Facebook friends.

Bill Grile Of course I know Judi. She is a good friend. 😄

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