Bill's Guestbook

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!! 👍🏻👍🏻

Monique Marion posted a note for Bill that says: My Aortic valve surgery was June 15, 2017, fell good, exercise every day.

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 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.

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. I have had 2 st jude medical heart valves put in but keep leaking.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 wear it regularly? Many thanks!

Sara

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.

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!

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 and also listen to and follow doctors instructions.

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 to hopefully assist with speedy recovery. Keep up the good work!’

Brook Wright posted a note for Bill that says: This is great to hear - keep at it!

Adrianne Lane posted a note for Bill that says: I have a Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis!

Adrianne Lane posted a note for Bill that says: I hope everything goes well with your recovery.

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. 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 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