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11 days ago

STEPHEN MORRIS posted a note for Craig that says:

Hi Craig, I am a retired firefighter from Toronto. I was like you..bucuspid valve, heart murmur. However, I got Sepsis and that got into my heart, ...Read more

Hi Craig, I am a retired firefighter from Toronto. I was like you..bucuspid valve, heart murmur. However, I got Sepsis and that got into my heart, doing alot of damage. In surgery, they also found out i had the aneurism as well and fixed that. I was off for 6 months and was fortunate enough to be able to go back to work. I wish you well for your surgery.

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

11 days ago

Juli Gorence Fernandez posted a note for Craig that says:

Hi Craig,

My diagnosis was just like yours. Went with the biological valve. Doing well.
Stay positive and tell yourself "you got this." First ...Read more

Hi Craig,

My diagnosis was just like yours. Went with the biological valve. Doing well.
Stay positive and tell yourself "you got this." First three months were the hardest for me. Sleeping on my back just was hard for me. Good luck with your surgery.

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

31 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Craig that says:

Hi Craig ,
Welcome to recovery .

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

34 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Craig that says:

Hi Craig ,
Wishing you good luck for your surgery .

Craig Howland Hi Ruth… thanks for your post… unfortunately i was bumped due to some emergency surgeries… now ... Read more

Craig Howland Hi Ruth… thanks for your post… unfortunately i was bumped due to some emergency surgeries… now looking at the week of May 26🥺

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

43 days ago

John Higgins posted a note for Craig that says:

Hi Craig

A 29 Perimount bioprostetic aortic valve replaced my calcified tight one back in Dec 2010 at 59 years of age. I had some discomfort along ...Read more

Hi Craig

A 29 Perimount bioprostetic aortic valve replaced my calcified tight one back in Dec 2010 at 59 years of age. I had some discomfort along the way i.e central crushing chest pain. My surgeon told me at the time that he would not be around when I needed it replaced i.e, in about 10 to twelve years! Now into my 15th year.

I don't know how I stumbled into your website. Best of luck from Ireland with your forecoming procedure!

Craig Howland Thanks so much John for the input… really appreciate you taking the time to post.. Ireland eh… re ... Read more

Craig Howland Thanks so much John for the input… really appreciate you taking the time to post.. Ireland eh… really want to visit there someday

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

43 days ago

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Corey Potter posted a note for Craig that says:

Best wishes on your surgery and recovery!

Craig Howland Thanks Corey and Kimberly

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

43 days ago

Jen G posted a note for Craig that says:

You got this! Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery from another member out here in the GTA in Canada.

Craig Howland Thanks Jen… appreciate the post

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

43 days ago

Michael Ponzio posted a note for Craig that says:

Best wishes on your surgery and recovery. You will do great.

Craig Howland Thanks Michael

Craig Howlandgot a new guestbook post

44 days ago

Michael Cody posted a note for Craig that says:

Hey brother! I am a 54M retired structure FF who had a Aortic Valve Sparing and Aortic Root Replacement on Oct. 29, 2024. I currently am a contract ...Read more

Hey brother! I am a 54M retired structure FF who had a Aortic Valve Sparing and Aortic Root Replacement on Oct. 29, 2024. I currently am a contract wildland FF. I was in the hospital 4 days, with no complications. I returned to work as a wildland FF the last week in January 2025. I could have done the gopher stuff around 8 weeks after surgery as that is when my sternal precautions were lifted. Hope your surgery goes well and I will keep you in my prayers.

Craig Howland Hey Michael, congrats on the retirement!!! I only have 19 mths to go. I was up for a promotion to Pla ... Read more

Craig Howland Hey Michael, congrats on the retirement!!! I only have 19 mths to go. I was up for a promotion to Platoon Chief but turned it down with retirement near and the heart thing going on

Thanks for getting back to me on the time lines… I just like having somewhat of an idea so I can set some realistic goals. Glad to hear you are doing well. Stay safe Brother!!!