Hi there - I was trying to catch up with people from the past and googled your name and came up with this. Wow. I have thought about you often and hoped you ...Read more
Hi there - I was trying to catch up with people from the past and googled your name and came up with this. Wow. I have thought about you often and hoped you are well - as I have thought about the rest of our team. But I had no idea that you were dealing with major surgery. I\'m glad that it went well and hope you and Brad are doing well. Love to you - Jennifer & Dave
Hi Brad & Darlene.....I am SO glad you are doing well and feeling good. It has been nice to get your updates. Saturday is the anniversary of Uncle Ray\'s ...Read more
Hi Brad & Darlene.....I am SO glad you are doing well and feeling good. It has been nice to get your updates. Saturday is the anniversary of Uncle Ray\'s accident and we are going to have just a short graveside ceremony as I am home for Thanksgiving. It will be short and small and I do not want to ask you to make the long trip for such a short ceremony but wanted you to be aware of it. I think it will give me a sense of closure as I was so in shock last year. Hugs to both of you......Aunt Linda
Thanks for posting. I am having mitral valve repair December 28th and your story was a comfort. So glad all went smooth and you are doing so well. I plan ...Read more
Thanks for posting. I am having mitral valve repair December 28th and your story was a comfort. So glad all went smooth and you are doing so well. I plan on following in your footsteps!!! Janis Kielbasa
Darlene, I am 5 months post op. I just wanted to let you know that the numbness is normal and will take months to go away but it will. My surgeon said that ...Read more
Darlene, I am 5 months post op. I just wanted to let you know that the numbness is normal and will take months to go away but it will. My surgeon said that where they make the incision between the 4th and 5th rib, that\'s right were the nerves to the nipple are. My nipple is still numb but over the past month it has gotten alot better. My entire right pectoral was numb at first. When my nerves first started coming back, a few months ago, it was very irritating to even have a t-shirt touch my chest. That has gone away and now it\'s mainly my nipple I\'ve also had a slight increase in pain when my nerves gain more feeling. It\'s not bad pain though and certainly doesn\'t require pain meds.
Nice to hear the 411! Just take it as slow as you need to...we\'re super happy to hear of your progress. And your dog is ecstatic... Keep taking good care ...Read more
Nice to hear the 411! Just take it as slow as you need to...we\'re super happy to hear of your progress. And your dog is ecstatic... Keep taking good care of yourself!
Chris and Lori
You are doing great, seem to be right on target with your recovery. Continue to practice being patient, your walking will help you heal and relax. I am so happy ...Read more
You are doing great, seem to be right on target with your recovery. Continue to practice being patient, your walking will help you heal and relax. I am so happy with your results so far, keep up the good work.
God Bless You
Love Auntie Helene
Hey Darlene...this is Kenton.
Great update and news from the Doc. It sounds like the Cardio-rehab is progressing well also.
Thisngs continue to get better ...Read more
Hey Darlene...this is Kenton.
Great update and news from the Doc. It sounds like the Cardio-rehab is progressing well also.
Thisngs continue to get better here. We are making progress on many fronts. Your team is doing well and so is Al leading it.
Enjoy your time off....it will end sooner than you think!
I am SO glad you are doing so well - it is so nice to hear good news. You are probably going to be so full of energy we won\'t be able to catch you!!!!.....Aunt ...Read more
I am SO glad you are doing so well - it is so nice to hear good news. You are probably going to be so full of energy we won\'t be able to catch you!!!!.....Aunt Linda
Hey Dar!! I heard that you had had heart surgery, and I just found this website for you!! Google is apparently an amazing thing.. sorry I did not think of ...Read more
Hey Dar!! I heard that you had had heart surgery, and I just found this website for you!! Google is apparently an amazing thing.. sorry I did not think of it sooner! Getting 4 kids off to school, with one starting kindergarten and one staring middle school, has taken me out of the loop for the past couple of weeks.
So sorry to hear of all the stuff you have had to endure and we wish you a speedy and thorough recovery. When you are feeling better, we have got to get together. It\'s been WAY too long - clearly! Give that spunky heart of yours a no nonsense talk and get her back into action! Hugs to Brad for being by your side for you through this......
Kelly & Michael (and the gang!)
So glad you are doing so well - I fell a little behind as my auction was last weekend so much to do. It sounds as if your surgery is a huge success!! Congratulations ...Read more
So glad you are doing so well - I fell a little behind as my auction was last weekend so much to do. It sounds as if your surgery is a huge success!! Congratulations to you......Aunt Linda
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Mark Giordano
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
September 16, 2025
I am from: Milford, Michigan
