Thinking of you on this Christmas morning. Hoping you're doing well and enjoying some wonderful holiday hospital food! ❤💚🎄
Bob Sperling Merry Christmas from. the Cleveland Clinic. I made it!!! With all your support I did well and was mov ... Read more
Bob Sperling Merry Christmas from. the Cleveland Clinic. I made it!!! With all your support I did well and was moved out of ICU last evening. The team here at the Clinic is incredible. Very weak and tired but looking forward to life to come.
Susan Lynn Bob - You just made our day! Thank you so much for posting!! Get some rest and we'll catch up with y ... Read more
Susan Lynn Bob - You just made our day! Thank you so much for posting!! Get some rest and we'll catch up with you, soon. Glad you're getting great care at the Cleveland Clinic! Welcome, again, to recovery! 💚❤🎄
Ana Brusso Never doubted you would make it Bob. Congratulations and God bless you 🙏❤️👍
Amy Berger Yay - Susan is right - we are so glad to read your post. Thank you for updating us. My surgery is sch ... Read more
Amy Berger Yay - Susan is right - we are so glad to read your post. Thank you for updating us. My surgery is scheduled for January 24 to replace aortic valve and your post is very reassuring! All the best, please keep us posted
Rose Madura Bob, welcome to recovery. Glad to hear all is well!
Rhodie Jacobson It's so good to read your good news! Blessings!
Bob Sperling Greetings all, a couple up and down days with minor Afib and fluid retention but today was a great da ... Read more
Bob Sperling Greetings all, a couple up and down days with minor Afib and fluid retention but today was a great day and I will probably leave the Clinic tomorrow. With follow up appointments on Friday I should be home to see the ball drop (do they still do that?). Much more to write about and will take time to do that later. For now I am happy to make room for those that will follow so they too can benefit from this incredible team. God bless and comfort to those of you who will face surgery in coming days.
Amy Berger Bob - so great reading your update and that you will be going home tomorrow! My avr surgery is schedu ... Read more
Amy Berger Bob - so great reading your update and that you will be going home tomorrow! My avr surgery is scheduled for January 24th and it’s so helpful knowing what to expect on “the other side”. Looking forward to what you share. Many thanks
Susan Lynn Bob - It's good to hear from you! Afib is pretty common after surgery and hopefully you won't have ... Read more
Susan Lynn Bob - It's good to hear from you! Afib is pretty common after surgery and hopefully you won't have any future issues. I'll be anxious to read about your experience at the Cleveland Clinic. You have a successful surgery behind you - what a great way to start a New Year!
Rose Madura So glad you will be able to watch the ball drop.
Hi Bob, Tomorrow is your day! Thinking of you and wishing all good things and a great outcome. Here’s to a steady recovery and to wonderful things in the ...Read more
Hi Bob, Tomorrow is your day! Thinking of you and wishing all good things and a great outcome. Here’s to a steady recovery and to wonderful things in the new year.
Wishing you best of luck for your surgery tomorrow. You are in good hands. I am confident you will do well and be so happy to have surgery in the ...Read more
Wishing you best of luck for your surgery tomorrow. You are in good hands. I am confident you will do well and be so happy to have surgery in the rear view mirror. You can do this!
Hi Bob! That is quite a story. You have been under some stress for a long time. You will be fine. I will pray for your team, and that the Lord ...Read more
Hi Bob! That is quite a story. You have been under some stress for a long time. You will be fine. I will pray for your team, and that the Lord guides you to peace, during, yet another stressful time in your life. I also found that interesting, about the pain in your legs, and fatigue. Our son has these symptoms, he's older, but they still don't know what it is.
You can do this!!
Susan Lynn Hi, Bob! We're practically neighbors. I live an hour away in NEPA.
Susan Lynn Hi, Bob! We're practically neighbors. I live an hour away in NEPA.
You have certainly been through a lot, but you have picked the #1 heart hospital in the country and it seems you have done your homework in choosing your surgeon. You're a pro - we reserve the title 'heart gladiator' for people like you! You've got this, Bob! We'll be cheering you on every step of the way!
Rose Madura Agreed. Bob is a gladiator. God bless you. Those grandkids need their Grandpa! You are in good han... Read more
Rose Madura Agreed. Bob is a gladiator. God bless you. Those grandkids need their Grandpa! You are in good hands at the Cleveland Clinic.
Sounds like you have been through it! You will do great and for what the future holds I believe it will be just fine. These surgeries are amazing and when you ...Read more
Sounds like you have been through it! You will do great and for what the future holds I believe it will be just fine. These surgeries are amazing and when you wake you will have little pain and it will only take a short while for you to get your wind back. Do exactly what the docs & nurses tell you and you will be great! Ya know I was pleasantly surprised with my recovery. It was not bad and honestly I had little pain. I am now 10 months post AVR and I feel great. My strength is good and my valve is doing very good. I chose a bovine valve for 15-20 yrs and then I will be able to have a VIV TAVR a couple of times. Life is good and so grateful to live in an age where these surgeries are so successful. Be positive and expect the best. Your hospital is top notch - they will take great care of you! God bless and we will be praying for you. 🙏🏻❤️🎄
Bob Sperling Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. I am confident in the Clinic team and the new technolog ... Read more
Bob Sperling Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. I am confident in the Clinic team and the new technologies but of course apprehensive about the ordeal. I am very thankful for the well wishes of all the folks in this group. My best to all who have gone through it and those who will.
Hi Bob! You said it's been 30 years since your last surgery at CC? You are going to be AMAZED! :) Keeping you & your family in my prayers.
Meredith
Oak Ridge, TN
Bob Sperling Thank You for your prayers, Meredith. Yes it’s been over 30 years however we have been traveling th ... Read more
Bob Sperling Thank You for your prayers, Meredith. Yes it’s been over 30 years however we have been traveling there for testing over the last two years. The Heart Center is indeed amazing. I am confident that the technology far exceeds 30 yrs ago and that experience was amazing.
You will receive the best care at CCF as I did 14 months ago. We'll be praying for you and look forward to your post-surg updates.
Bob Sperling Thanks for the encouraging words and prayers, Chip. I am so happy to hear you are doing so well after ... Read more
Bob Sperling Thanks for the encouraging words and prayers, Chip. I am so happy to hear you are doing so well after your surgery. It’s been 30 + years since my last surgery at CCF and feel confident that the current team at the Clinic is prepared to provide a safe journey.
Hi Bob I'm new to this community and I have to tell you within a few days I've gained such wonderful friends. It sounds like you've had a long and hard road ...Read more
Hi Bob I'm new to this community and I have to tell you within a few days I've gained such wonderful friends. It sounds like you've had a long and hard road with your wonderful heart. I too I'm 60 and have stenosis of the aorta. I will be getting my cardiac catheterization on Monday followed by my surgery sometime in January or February I wish you all the best of luck and this is a wonderful group I'm still getting used to all the different things that they offer but the one thing they I don't have to get used to is all the wonderful people I've met here so far prayers are with you dear good luck
Bob Sperling Thank you, Eleanor. Next week will be tough but I am blessed to have always had medical angels by my ... Read more
Bob Sperling Thank you, Eleanor. Next week will be tough but I am blessed to have always had medical angels by my side. I am concerned but confident that I am in good hands. I wish you the very best as you go through your heart journey. We will be there with you. ❤️
Welcome Bob to this lovely community! You will have your surgery in the best clinic in the world and we are here to support you during the process :)
Lilian Peña Stay positive, hold on to your faith🙏 God Bless to you and the medical team💙
Rhodie Jacobson You sure know how to go through hard things AND you are going to a great place. Bless you !!
Angela Meletiadis Bob, your research led you to one of the world's best heart clinics. You'll come out of this feeling ... Read more
Angela Meletiadis Bob, your research led you to one of the world's best heart clinics. You'll come out of this feeling better. May God bless you and your surgical team
Bob Sperling Thank you Lilian, Rhodie and Angela for your kind words and encouragement. I am confident in the Clev ... Read more
Bob Sperling Thank you Lilian, Rhodie and Angela for your kind words and encouragement. I am confident in the Cleveland team and hoping for a successful outcome. Wishing each of you good health and comfort.
Hello Bob, welcome. As Tom said what a story. You are going to be in good hands at the Cleveland Clinic as you have before. Surgeries are always scary but you ...Read more
Hello Bob, welcome. As Tom said what a story. You are going to be in good hands at the Cleveland Clinic as you have before. Surgeries are always scary but you will do well and come out feeling so much better. I will lift you up in prayer for everything to go well and you to have a speedy recovery. God bless you and keep us posted. 🙏❤️
Pamela Gregory Hi Bob. I had AVR and a root replacement at the Cleveland Clinic 7 weeks ago. They are an incredible... Read more
Pamela Gregory Hi Bob. I had AVR and a root replacement at the Cleveland Clinic 7 weeks ago. They are an incredible hospital. They will take excellent care of you and get you back having fun with your grandkids
Bob Sperling Thanks for the encouraging words, Pamela. Yes they are incredible at the Cleveland Clinic. It has gro ... Read more
Bob Sperling Thanks for the encouraging words, Pamela. Yes they are incredible at the Cleveland Clinic. It has grown so much since my last heart surgery there. I am of course concerned but cautiously confident. I hope you are doing well after your procedure and on the road to full recovery.
What a story. I believe you are very prepared for this next obstacle. You chose a great hospital and i am sure you have a lot of family support. ...Read more
What a story. I believe you are very prepared for this next obstacle. You chose a great hospital and i am sure you have a lot of family support. Just think that on Dec 31 you should be home and be watching college football and starting the new year with lots of optimism.
Bob Sperling Thanks for your encouragement, Tom. I am looking forward to watching Penn State in the Rose Bowl. I a ... Read more
Bob Sperling Thanks for your encouragement, Tom. I am looking forward to watching Penn State in the Rose Bowl. I am prepared as much as I can be and I am confident in the Cleveland Team.
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