A fellow Island Parker and very dear lifelong friend of mine, Leslie Glassberg Harris passed away last week from cancer. In looking for old photos of her, I ...Read more
A fellow Island Parker and very dear lifelong friend of mine, Leslie Glassberg Harris passed away last week from cancer. In looking for old photos of her, I found this from Lincoln Orens Jr. High Yearbook! You were adorable! Me, not so much..m
Sharon Behl Actually, not to disappoint, but those heart decorations were part of the yearbook & printed arou ... Read more
Sharon Behl Actually, not to disappoint, but those heart decorations were part of the yearbook & printed around each photo. Would've been fun if I put them there myself, yes?
Hi Dominick! I, also, have a valve (mitral) that is seriously leaking from a previous fix and can relate to the anxiety of returning to the table for a... Read more
Hi Dominick! I, also, have a valve (mitral) that is seriously leaking from a previous fix and can relate to the anxiety of returning to the table for a repair of the repair. Every surgery & recovery is different, so rather than expect the same experience, I'm trying my best to stay in the present. Some things may be way easier this time. On a side note, I think we both went to West Hempstead High! Is that possible?! Your name is so familiar to me. I was only there for freshman year 1970-71 (I lived in Island Park and we didn't have a HS) and then we moved and I went to Baldwin HS until graduation. Take good care
christine blackway Hi Sharon, I just noticed in your post you mentioned West Hempstead. I also went to WHHS, gradua ... Read more
christine blackway Hi Sharon, I just noticed in your post you mentioned West Hempstead. I also went to WHHS, graduated in 79. Best wishes for your upcoming surgery.
Sharon Behl Small world! As far as next steps for you, you are asking the right questions. I didn't accept that ... Read more
Sharon Behl Small world! As far as next steps for you, you are asking the right questions. I didn't accept that my only option was a mitral valve replacement and found the "guru" of mitral valve re-repairs on this website. Keep asking questions and best of luck with whatever you decide!
Hi Dominick! As the newest member of our community... Welcome!!! I hope the educational information and caring people at our website will help you learn... Read more
Hi Dominick! As the newest member of our community... Welcome!!! I hope the educational information and caring people at our website will help you learn more about your upcoming re-operation. If you need anything, please let me know. I'm here to help!
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