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1076 days ago

Hector Romero posted a note for Craig that says:

Hi Craig my name is Kathleen my husband Hector got the same valve as you did on April 13 th 2021 he is doing great this valve is wonderful he was up and walking ...Read more

Hi Craig my name is Kathleen my husband Hector got the same valve as you did on April 13 th 2021 he is doing great this valve is wonderful he was up and walking around a day after surgery he will be starting cardiac rehab next week and in a couple more days he can drive again no regrets getting this valve God bless you

Craig Colegot a new guestbook post

1080 days ago

Michael Morrison posted a note for Craig that says:

Good luck today Craig...See you on the other side of recovery!

Nancy Denny Prayers with you Craig!

Susan Lynn Sending good wishes and positive thoughts your way, Craig! Looking forward to your post-op thumbs ... Read more

Susan Lynn Sending good wishes and positive thoughts your way, Craig! Looking forward to your post-op thumbs up! 👍❤

Craig Colegot a new guestbook post

1080 days ago

Suelynn Hanegraaf posted a note for Craig that says:

Lifting you up in prayer this morning. You’re in excellent hands. Be kind to yourself as you adjust and become amazed of the medical marvel of heart surgery. ...Read more

Lifting you up in prayer this morning. You’re in excellent hands. Be kind to yourself as you adjust and become amazed of the medical marvel of heart surgery.

Nancy Sells You’ve got this! Prayers for a smooth, calm journey through this.
I’m here at the Clinic awaitin ... Read more

Nancy Sells You’ve got this! Prayers for a smooth, calm journey through this.
I’m here at the Clinic awaiting my surgery on the 12th :)

Craig Colegot a new guestbook post

1081 days ago

Deena Elani posted a note for Craig that says:

Thinking of you, Craig. You’re almost there in getting your heart repaired and starting recovery. You will get there and be so glad about it. Ask for ...Read more

Thinking of you, Craig. You’re almost there in getting your heart repaired and starting recovery. You will get there and be so glad about it. Ask for whatever you need while in the hospital. Don't hesitate.

Keeping you in prayer Craig. Write as soon as you can and let us know how it went. God bless you

Cheryl Mann I’m keeping you in my prayers too.

Craig Cole Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words of support! Its been a long journey and I am anxious ... Read more

Craig Cole Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words of support! Its been a long journey and I am anxious to get to the recovery stage. At this point I think its the waiting and nervous anticipation that is the hardest part! Looking forward to reconnecting when I am on the other side. Stay well and Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms in the HVS community!

Craig Cole Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words of support! Its been a long journey and I am anxious ... Read more

Thank you Craig, we’ll see you in recovery. 🙏❤️

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1088 days ago

Marie Myers posted a note for Craig that says:

Craig, I see you are on the launch pad line up for surgery. Just wondering which choice you decided to go with?

Craig Colegot a new guestbook post

1105 days ago

Caroline Ostrander posted a note for Craig that says:

Best of luck today! I have the same thing and there are not too many of us who are asymptomatic. So great to hear you will have this behind you.

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1105 days ago

Mike Ridenour posted a note for Craig that says:

prayers today! Craig, Dr. Svensson did my valve, some aortaplasty and five bypasses in July 2020. I can't think of anything I can't do that I was doing prior. ...Read more

prayers today! Craig, Dr. Svensson did my valve, some aortaplasty and five bypasses in July 2020. I can't think of anything I can't do that I was doing prior. I've read some scary stories here (and I realize it has only been 8 or so months), but I can honestly say that as far as "pain" through the entire ordeal, I really haven't had a problem that Tylenol couldn't manage. The folks at Cleveland Clinic had this down to a science for my stay at least. Keep a positive attitude best you can. My time from finding out about my stenosis, aneurysm and other problems to the scheduled surgery date was considerably less time than your monitored time, I'd guess you've done a little more thinking about it all than I had time to. Prayers to you, your fam and friends and your team.

Craig Colegot a new guestbook post

1105 days ago

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PRAFUL J PATEL posted a note for Craig that says:

we wish you all the best. Dr. Lars dis my surgery for aortic valve in July 2018 and am doing very well. This was my second open heart surgery and we selected ...Read more

we wish you all the best. Dr. Lars dis my surgery for aortic valve in July 2018 and am doing very well. This was my second open heart surgery and we selected cow's tissue valve. I jusy had my annual ECo and everything look very good. Stay positive, do the complete rehab therapy and you will be back to normal. PRAFUL PATEL

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1106 days ago

Adam Pick reacted to this

Praying for your surgery on Thursday to be successful and you will be here in recovery telling us how it all went. Write when you can. God bless you

Deena Elani Craig, almost to the other side! You're going to a outstanding hospital and they will take it from h ... Read more

Deena Elani Craig, almost to the other side! You're going to a outstanding hospital and they will take it from here. We will be here on the recovery side to cheer you on. The stats are way on your side to not just have a safe operation, but a much longer healthy life. Godspeed.

Craig Cole Hello Ana and Deena - Thank you for your kind thoughts and words of encouragement. As I sit and re ... Read more

Craig Cole Hello Ana and Deena - Thank you for your kind thoughts and words of encouragement. As I sit and reflect here on the eve of my surgery, I am eternally grateful for the love and support of my wife and family. As I have run the gambit between hope and despair, my wife has been my rock and salvation, helping me to see the path to the other side of all this. I would not make it through without her faith and courage. I live for the moment I see her face again when the fog of surgery wears off!

I am also so grateful to the HVS community for the inspirational stories and shared experiences. There is much comfort to be had in knowing I/we are not alone on our journey. Very shortly I will be in the hands of the skilled surgical team at Cleveland Clinic. I put my faith in the Lord to guide their hands and chart my future, in accordance with His plan for me.

Looking forward to connecting again from the recovery side!

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1120 days ago

Marshall Rader posted a note for Craig that says:

Hi Craig ,. I'm 60 year veteran who is physically fit and going for the mechanical On-X !! I would love to go to Cleveland Clinic since I'm originally ...Read more

Hi Craig ,. I'm 60 year veteran who is physically fit and going for the mechanical On-X !! I would love to go to Cleveland Clinic since I'm originally from Akron Ohio, however, I now live in Maine, so I'm picking the best hard place in Maine.

Richard Munson Why not boston. So close to maine

Marshall Rader Close for the reason of any complications then I'm in the system at hospital 🏥 where work was done ... Read more

Marshall Rader Close for the reason of any complications then I'm in the system at hospital 🏥 where work was done !! 2 plus hours away in Boston traffic doesn't work !!

Craig Cole Hello Marshall~ Initially I was planning on keeping things local here in Pittsburgh. However, once ... Read more

Craig Cole Hello Marshall~ Initially I was planning on keeping things local here in Pittsburgh. However, once I started researching surgical options, doctors, hospitals, etc, the Cleveland Clinic bubbled to the top of my list. Fortunately its only about a 2 hour drive from Pittsburgh. After my first visit I was comfortable that I made the right decision. I was born and raised outside of Boston, so I fully understand your comment about Boston traffic!

Richard Munson Yup, cannot deny boston traffic as i live 2 hours south of boston although covid has decreased it a l ... Read more

Richard Munson Yup, cannot deny boston traffic as i live 2 hours south of boston although covid has decreased it a lot. I chose mass general because they are in the top 5 plus the surgeon who repaired my mitral valve specialized in minimally invasive valve surgery. He also gave me a comfort level being 78 years old . After 8 weeks i am still ticking and hope it continues to improve.

Civita Fahey Boston traffic is definitely an issue, but we have some of the best hospitals right in town. As my do ... Read more

Civita Fahey Boston traffic is definitely an issue, but we have some of the best hospitals right in town. As my doctor told me when I asked what was the best hospital in Boston to go to, she said, take your choice. I ended up at the Brigham since I liked the doctor there, but, it wasn't all that bad traffic wise. I live 25 north of boston so its at least a 40 minute drive. Outside of one day prior to the surgery for pre op, then the surgery, it was just two post op visits after that. Best of luck in choosing one you feel comfortable with. That's the most important thing.