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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 24, 2014

Member Since: November 24, 2014

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Darrell Thomas got a guestbook from Ken Obermeyer

11 years ago (December 11, 2014)

My thoughts and prayers are with you Darrell. By this time tomorrow, it will all be over and you'll be on the road to recovery! Imagine the relief that will be! :-)

Darrell Thomas got a guestbook from Ken Obermeyer

11 years ago (December 3, 2014)

Hi Darrell! I remember well those two weeks prior to having my aortic valve replaced (two weeks ago today). You have two great support teams on your side - the visible and invisible. So much to trust in. That's what I learned as I approached surgery: trust. And surrender. I'm... Read more.

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Darrell Thomas

11 years ago (December 3, 2014)

Thanks for the encouragement Ken! I am definitely ready to have this over my friend. I am up early this morning with palpitations that arent as annoying in my recliner. I got some good news yesterday from my surgeons office, I have been moved up one whole hour to be... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (December 3, 2014)

Ken, you are spot on again with this post! That's exactly how I felt. The relief of having the surgery over makes the recovery easier for me.

Tammi Gunwall

11 years ago (December 3, 2014)

Thanks from all of us, Ken. You are an inspiration!

Cheryl Batzing

11 years ago (December 3, 2014)

Thanks Ken for your wise words to Darrell...I'm learning from them as well as I near my MVR date on Dec. 17.

Charles, heart valve patient

Darrell Thomas got a guestbook from Charles

11 years ago (November 25, 2014)

You'll be running like a super Camaro after a tune up and burning exotic fuel after this surgery. It is strange the stuff you can have wrong with you and not even know it. The One who made your heart can "fix" it in an instant or thru med. surgery... Read more.

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Darrell Thomas

11 years ago (November 25, 2014)

Thanks Charles! Love ya man. Keep the prayers lifted!

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