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Hey Fred, Your buddy from the UK here! Wow! I see you had quite some work done in there - top and tail aortic, plus the bit in the middle. My op is now fixed for the 19th of September, looks like its just the ascending aorta and valve - and Im going for the Inspiris also, so we have the same taste in designer heart accessories. I have had a bit of a journey myself, but nothing compared to you brother - this is one year you will never forget. If you want to email me directly, drop me a line on rob@miro-logistics.com, would be good to hear from you!

Fred, I read your posts and I immediately felt the desire to respond. After all that you have been through in your health crisis and personal life I just want you to know that I greatly respect your strength and courage to push ahead and heal. I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced in November of 2012 and I continue to do great with no restrictions to my active life. My surgeon (Eric Roselli at Cleveland Clinic) and I agreed that the Edwards tissue valve was the best choice and so far it is working beautifully. I hope trusted family members and friends are stepping up to help you as you heal. Get into a cardiac rehab program is at all possible and it will get you started on your path back to health and life. My very best to you and thanks for doing the tough and often thankless job of protecting the citizens. I can only imagine what it must be like for you. Stay strong!

Hi fred just read your story. I feel so sad for you. Prayed your surgery went well and your new life beginning now. Focus on you for now. You are at crossroads and I am sure life will be good for you once you can move on. M xxx

Hi Fred. Just read your post so this is the 1st I’m learning of your surgery. Hope all went well. So sorry to hear about your absent, non-supportive wife. How horrible for you. She could be a supporter of BLM & still offer emotional, mental & physical support to her husband regardless of your statements about Trump! I had mitral valve replacement two years ago, so I know how important support is in coping with the reality of major surgery. Personally, I made the decision to tell immediate family and a few close friends. As supportive as most of them were, they couldn’t really understand what I was going through. Nor could they offer any real advice. I found this Adam Pick site helpful for those things which they could not provide. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and stay safe.

Fred, Hopefully you are recovering well as today is the day after your surgery. I just recently read your story and must say my heart is broken for you (although it was supposedly repaired last October with my open heart mitral valve repair!) To think that this event (Floyd) could destroy your relationship and family from the inside out is unreal. As you are a police officer, I thank you. I back the blue and our President. What has occurred in your marriage due to politics and current events is unfathomable. Believe me when I say, we are in the worst spiritual warfare of our lifetimes. I am praying for your recovery, for your marriage, for your wife to relinquish the hold the oppressor has over her and for your family. Rest easy, pray and hand it over. You do not need to fight this one. God's got you. Prayers for peace and recovery in ALL areas.

welcome back to the living. when you have the energy to read this site, you did it. the chair sitting, the pillow, the shambling down the hall, then getting to go home to your beautiful family.

Fred, good luck today! I read your story a bit late in the game and thank Adam for the prod in his newsletter. Step one: fix yourself mechanically. It is a check valve. Being bicuspid happens but fixes are available. You get one today! Step two: recover. You can do it. You are not as alone as you may feel. Heart warriors are in ABUNDANCE. Walk, walk, walk. Then, wash, rinse, repeat. Walk the soles off of your shoes! It will give you plenty of time to handle. Step three: Decide with your wife what your collective game plan should be. Fix the rest but you can only do so it after you take care of steps 1 & 2. I only told a few people in my life about my surgery but did get TONS of support here. I did not acquaint my friends or family with this site, I let it be my refuge. No matter what you decide, work hard on getting that heart muscle healed!