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4321 days ago

Great news, Don. It\'s what you suspected and most importantly, not your valve. You\'ll keep that stent open and functioning with your exercise program (and ...Read more

Great news, Don. It\'s what you suspected and most importantly, not your valve. You\'ll keep that stent open and functioning with your exercise program (and Plavix). Now you can put the scary episodes of angina behind you and live!! Take care. Prayers do work. Fran

don frantz Hi Fran!

I knew you'd be the first to respond. Thank you for the encouragement.
Don

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4355 days ago

Hi Don! Thank you for keeping everyone up to date. I am wishing you the best! I was thinking of you on my road ride tonight when the winds were nearly blowing ...Read more

Hi Don! Thank you for keeping everyone up to date. I am wishing you the best! I was thinking of you on my road ride tonight when the winds were nearly blowing me over. I thought about how you are a far better athlete than me even after heart surgery and a \"few\" years older. That gave me the incentive to finish my ride instead of being a big baby and quiting!! You are always an inspiration! Katey (at Hammer in Whitefish)

don frantz Thanks, Katey! You are a sweetheart.

Maybe we can ride together someday. I'd really like that.

See ... Read more

don frantz Thanks, Katey! You are a sweetheart.

Maybe we can ride together someday. I'd really like that.

See you the next time we come to WF.

Don

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4363 days ago

Hi Don Hang in there. Tough that you have to wait so long for the test. Doesn\'t the medical system see it as an emergency? I\'d be totally frustrated. Will ...Read more

Hi Don Hang in there. Tough that you have to wait so long for the test. Doesn\'t the medical system see it as an emergency? I\'d be totally frustrated. Will keep you in my prayers. Fran

don frantz Thanks, Fran! You are one of my most consistent supporters!

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4372 days ago

Don, You may be correct in that it could be a blockage, however they typically look very closely for any signs of that prior to surgery. That way they can ...Read more

Don, You may be correct in that it could be a blockage, however they typically look very closely for any signs of that prior to surgery. That way they can do a bypass at the same time. As they look for that, also make sure they look to see if any scar tissue is invading the new valve and that the new valve is still operating properly. Those were items that my surgeon talked with me about prior to my surgery as possible negative outcomes. Prayers & positive thoughts coming your way. Chuck Holmgreen 3/20 AVR

don frantz Chuck, Thanks for the comment. I hadn't been told about the possibility of scar tissue. The echo-card ... Read more

don frantz Chuck, Thanks for the comment. I hadn't been told about the possibility of scar tissue. The echo-cardiogram a year ago showed no problem, but there could have been a change. As far as coronary artery blockage: That's what I suspect. While I was open for the valve replacement, the surgeon bypassed a coronary artery that we knew from the angiogram was 70% blocked. I suspect that there is a problem with that bypass.

Thanks for your prayers!

Don

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4374 days ago

Hi Don Very unexpected, I\'m sure. Maybe your heart itself is fine but you have some coronary artery blockage and if so, a stent will solve your problem. Praying ...Read more

Hi Don Very unexpected, I\'m sure. Maybe your heart itself is fine but you have some coronary artery blockage and if so, a stent will solve your problem. Praying for the best for you and will wait for your next post. Fran

don frantz Hi Fran!
Good to hear from you.
Coronary artery blockage is what I suspect, as well. Thank you for p ... Read more

don frantz Hi Fran!
Good to hear from you.
Coronary artery blockage is what I suspect, as well. Thank you for praying.

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4374 days ago

Hi Don Sorry to hear you are experiencing some difficulties and definitely will keep you in my prayers for favorable test results. Repeat performances weren\'t ...Read more

Hi Don Sorry to hear you are experiencing some difficulties and definitely will keep you in my prayers for favorable test results. Repeat performances weren\'t part of our original plans but try to keep an open mind until you know for sure what is going on. Cheryl, Ontario

don frantz Thanks, Cheryl.

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4489 days ago

Hi Don How nice to hear from you. I am glad you are doing so well. Sounds like you are back into your presurgery workouts. It is great that you are focusing ...Read more

Hi Don How nice to hear from you. I am glad you are doing so well. Sounds like you are back into your presurgery workouts. It is great that you are focusing on what you can do, running is not all that great anyway for your joints. I quit years ago and enjoy wallking just as much. And yes CoQ10 everyday, after I use up the pill form I will get the liquid. I know what you mean about so many meds. Take care and glad to hear from you!

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4585 days ago

Hi Don, 77 is the year of happiness in my culture. I am truely amazed that you run, swim and bike. What you do inspire me. Mizuki

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4591 days ago

Hi Don Congrats on your milestone of one year. I remember your anguish of having to wait for your surgery and wondering if you should have it done in another ...Read more

Hi Don Congrats on your milestone of one year. I remember your anguish of having to wait for your surgery and wondering if you should have it done in another country (and maybe even another continent?). You are amazing to have done as well as you have, after all you are 77, as you say, but obviously a very young 77. Adjusting one\'s goals is not always want we want, but you are accomplishing other goals. Stay healthy. Fran