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susan fraser posted a note for Gary that says:

you have a great hospital and doctor.

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782 days ago

Roy Yoder posted a note for Gary that says:

Gary, I am praying for your swift and total recovery. Stay Strong my friend!

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782 days ago

jonette kruk posted a note for Gary that says:

Hi Gary!
It's Jonette and I am checking on you! Hopefully we can walk together in the corridor!

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784 days ago

Debbie Freed posted a note for Gary that says:

Best wishes on your surgery!

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784 days ago

Vaughan Wheeler posted a note for Gary that says:

Hi Gary had a new Aortic valve fitted in 2015 don’t worry Gary it’s a breeze Vaughan Wheeler Ruislip United Kingdom

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784 days ago

Ed Stark posted a note for Gary that says:

Gary, I had my Mitral Valve repaired 1/24/2022, at 71 years old. Recovery much easier than expected, you should be as well. Best of luck.

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784 days ago

Patricia Muñoz frm México cot posted a note for Gary that says:

Best wishes Gary.

Trust. Be patient with a sound recovery

I've got a metal mitral valve and became a yoga teacher.

Can swim long ...Read more

Best wishes Gary.

Trust. Be patient with a sound recovery

I've got a metal mitral valve and became a yoga teacher.

Can swim long distances withou a problem.

You'll see....obey your doctor!

Esther Daniels I’m 2000, I was diagnosed with bicuspid aorta valve disease. I underwent valve replacement surgery ... Read more

Esther Daniels I’m 2000, I was diagnosed with bicuspid aorta valve disease. I underwent valve replacement surgery in 2004 to replace by aorta valve with a St. Jude butterfly mechanical valve. They said it would last about 15 years. It’s now been 19 years. I’m not having any trouble with it: just have to take warfarin for the rest of my life. My question is, should I expect this valve to last a lifetime or be looking to have it replaced? What signs should I be looking for to determine if it needs to be replaced?

Brady Busch Hi Esther,I've been reading valves like yours working fine for over twenty years.The one I have,an Ed ... Read more

Brady Busch Hi Esther,I've been reading valves like yours working fine for over twenty years.The one I have,an Edwards tissue,they're saying about fifteen.

Marie Myers I have a friend who recently celebrated his 40th anniversary of his original mechanical valve…Mecha ... Read more

Marie Myers I have a friend who recently celebrated his 40th anniversary of his original mechanical valve…Mechanical valves can last a lifetime… That is their big advantage over tissue valves…

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785 days ago

Joan Terry posted a note for Gary that says:

Hope it went super well, Gary. I had a mitral valve repair for regurgitation last year, January 24, 2022, also at the age of 70 at Baystate in Springfield MA. ...Read more

Hope it went super well, Gary. I had a mitral valve repair for regurgitation last year, January 24, 2022, also at the age of 70 at Baystate in Springfield MA. They also did an ablation while I was open and additionally put in a clip. I was in pretty good shape going in and that does make a difference. Recovery was definitely easier than I had imagined—quicker, too. I hope it will be the case for you, as well. Wishing you the very best.

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785 days ago

Rosa Guzman posted a note for Gary that says:

Praying that all went well. My husband had open heart surgery for aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation last years. He's doing well and back to work.

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785 days ago

Chris Goodloe posted a note for Gary that says:

No sweat Gary, you got this. You’ll be better than new in no time buddy!

My mitral valve was repaired on 1/24/23. I’m 5 weeks post op and walking ...Read more

No sweat Gary, you got this. You’ll be better than new in no time buddy!

My mitral valve was repaired on 1/24/23. I’m 5 weeks post op and walking 5 miles a day, driving and doing a good chunk of all the things I did before surgery already. Piece of cake my friend.

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785 days ago

Peter Casolaro posted a note for Gary that says:

Oct 28/ 2022 was my big day for my open heart aortic valve and root replacement surgery. It’s 3/2/23 and I’m playing all the pickleball I want and I feel ...Read more

Oct 28/ 2022 was my big day for my open heart aortic valve and root replacement surgery. It’s 3/2/23 and I’m playing all the pickleball I want and I feel 20 years younger. It’s a big deal but you’re young and in great shape so you have everything going for you.

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785 days ago

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Dylan Kempers posted a note for Gary that says:

Gary, I had mitral valve repair by Dr. Alfredo Trento at Cedars almost 2 years ago. You are in great hands!! I was a marathon runner before the surgery. I'm ...Read more

Gary, I had mitral valve repair by Dr. Alfredo Trento at Cedars almost 2 years ago. You are in great hands!! I was a marathon runner before the surgery. I'm 59 now and training for my next marathon in May. Good luck today with your recovery and rehabilitation!!

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785 days ago

Michael Tarasewich posted a note for Gary that says:

Hey Gary I had aligned valve and artificial aorta with this surgery . You will not have any problems, ok?

I. had the best care and plus two nurses ...Read more

Hey Gary I had aligned valve and artificial aorta with this surgery . You will not have any problems, ok?

I. had the best care and plus two nurses for one patient in CT ICU. ! I had. the best care and , you might want to be careful when you walk, get home and ground yourself from electrical devices for a while ( you will have a teenager heart and more bio electric current.

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785 days ago

Diane DePackh-Guberti posted a note for Gary that says:

Sending you positive thoughts . You are in the best hands, and I mean the best. Dr Trento and his team and the staff at Cedars are amazing ...Read more

Sending you positive thoughts . You are in the best hands, and I mean the best. Dr Trento and his team and the staff at Cedars are amazing I had heart valve replacement and aorta aneurysm repair in March 2018 ( almost 5 year ago) with Dr Trento and I am doing great & going strong.

You got this!!!!
Diane

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785 days ago

Nerida Slattery posted a note for Gary that says:

You got this Gary,I had my heart valve in 2008 I was 60 yrs old and now Im 74 and still going strong, doctors know all about heart surgery these days so you ...Read more

You got this Gary,I had my heart valve in 2008 I was 60 yrs old and now Im 74 and still going strong, doctors know all about heart surgery these days so you will be well looked after 😁👍

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785 days ago

Richard Monoson posted a note for Gary that says:

Gary, Cedars is an amazing hospital and you’ll do great. Be aggressive on the rehab after the medical team performs their modern medicine magic. As ...Read more

Gary, Cedars is an amazing hospital and you’ll do great. Be aggressive on the rehab after the medical team performs their modern medicine magic. As an active athlete I believe you will find the post surgery period to be a walk in the park. Keep walking the ICU laps multiple times daily!

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785 days ago

Kevin posted a note for Gary that says:

You are in good hands. 🙏

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785 days ago

Gail Norris posted a note for Gary that says:

I'm not sure what type of surgery you had for your mitral valve regurgitation. I had surgery 5 years ago and have a mechanical mitral valve. My advice is to ...Read more

I'm not sure what type of surgery you had for your mitral valve regurgitation. I had surgery 5 years ago and have a mechanical mitral valve. My advice is to get off pain killers ASAP and to be sure to attend a rehab program.

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785 days ago

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Adam Pick posted a note for Gary that says:

You got this Gary! I am sending you healthy, heart-pumping thoughts today. You are in great hands with Dr. Trento and the Cedars team. Hopefully, you... Read more

You got this Gary! I am sending you healthy, heart-pumping thoughts today. You are in great hands with Dr. Trento and the Cedars team. Hopefully, you will be back playing pickle ball and table tennis shortly!

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Cheryl Mann posted a note for Gary that says:

Good luck today Gary! You are in good hands. I’m looking forward to hearing more about ping-pong - I’m sure you will be back at it before you ...Read more

Good luck today Gary! You are in good hands. I’m looking forward to hearing more about ping-pong - I’m sure you will be back at it before you know it.

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786 days ago

Roy Yoder posted a note for Gary that says:

Good Luck and God Bless You Gary! You will do great! The surgery is well worth every bit of the effort to get to this point.

Gary Whiddon Roy, I keep watching my picture on the right of "upcoming surgeries" rise upwards. Now Willie gets s ... Read more

Gary Whiddon Roy, I keep watching my picture on the right of "upcoming surgeries" rise upwards. Now Willie gets slotted in after me. The heart surgeries never stop. Your comment that the surgery is well worth it encourages me. Tommorow I move to the top of the list! Thanks

Pamela Gregory Wishing you all the best thoughts and prayers Gary. I remember when my picture came up I almost had ... Read more

Pamela Gregory Wishing you all the best thoughts and prayers Gary. I remember when my picture came up I almost had a heart attack on the spot! Thanks to the people on this site and amazing Dr.s I made it through just fine. Lean on your support group of faith, family, and friends

Greg Lewis Have a great miracle, Gary!

Gary Whiddon Pamela & Greg, Jonette's surgery must have just started and mine is 12:30 pacific time tomorrow. ... Read more

Gary Whiddon Pamela & Greg, Jonette's surgery must have just started and mine is 12:30 pacific time tomorrow. We will connect at the hospital after ICU. We have the best doctors available, and a strong family support group so I am hoping for a swift recovery. Miracles do happen Greg!

Greg Lewis You bet! Every time!!

Jay Heagerty Good luck and may God bless you.

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787 days ago

Susan Lynn posted a note for Gary that says:

Best of luck with your surgery on Thursday! We're cheering for you!
If you run into Jonette while you're walking the hallways, be sure to post a picture!... Read more

Best of luck with your surgery on Thursday! We're cheering for you!
If you run into Jonette while you're walking the hallways, be sure to post a picture! We love it when our HVS warriors cross paths!

Gary Whiddon I will probably see Jonette sprinting pass my room so I may not be able to catch her! Would like to t ... Read more

Gary Whiddon I will probably see Jonette sprinting pass my room so I may not be able to catch her! Would like to take a picture with her

Richard Munson Sprinting might be a tad optimistic but a worthy goal

Greg Lewis Hi Gary! Wishing you a successful day on Thursday as well. I am sure you will be back to normal in no ... Read more

Greg Lewis Hi Gary! Wishing you a successful day on Thursday as well. I am sure you will be back to normal in no time!

Gary Whiddon Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers. I am at peace with my surgery Thursday because of my fai ... Read more

Gary Whiddon Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers. I am at peace with my surgery Thursday because of my faith in Jesus Christ. Heart surgeries don't stop with mine, new people are schedule their heart surgeries every day. Doctors and hospitals improve, and I expect a great outcome. So blessed to have it done robotically at Cedars.

jonette kruk I am going to do my darndest to make sure we meet Gary! A picture of the two of us would be so awesom ... Read more

jonette kruk I am going to do my darndest to make sure we meet Gary! A picture of the two of us would be so awesome and forever will be memorable, especially to post on this site to share with our warriors. I look forward to meeting you.

Amy Berger So excited for you both as life after surgery is so much less stressful! I’m 5 weeks post Avr surge ... Read more

Amy Berger So excited for you both as life after surgery is so much less stressful! I’m 5 weeks post Avr surgery today and truly feeling great - even went in our pool yesterday! Keeping you both in prayer and watching for that picture!!

Grace Mason Gary sending well wishes for your surgery day. That is so cool that you and Jonette may be passing in ... Read more

Grace Mason Gary sending well wishes for your surgery day. That is so cool that you and Jonette may be passing in the halls, meeting in person.

Pamela Gregory Wishing you all the best thoughts and prayers Gary for a successful surgery 🙏💗

Ana Brusso Gary, love your outlook and especially your faith in Jesus Christ. He is in charged and will bring yo ... Read more

Ana Brusso Gary, love your outlook and especially your faith in Jesus Christ. He is in charged and will bring you back to us so we can welcome you into recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura God bless you Gary.

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Roy Yoder posted a note for Gary that says:

Gary

I'm praying for you, that your surgery is successful and recovery is fast. It really helps that you have kept yourself fit. If your ...Read more

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I'm praying for you, that your surgery is successful and recovery is fast. It really helps that you have kept yourself fit. If your recovery seems to be extraordinary long and difficult to you, just double down and keep pushing! It sounds corny I know, but as I'm sure you already know getting to this point, the mental and emotional aspects to surgery such as ours are just as primary as the physical. God Bless You Gary!

Gary Whiddon Thank you Roy! I am a strong Christian who at peace before this surgery. Sorry to read that you spen ... Read more

Gary Whiddon Thank you Roy! I am a strong Christian who at peace before this surgery. Sorry to read that you spent 40 days in the hospital and that it was during the covid scare. I am 70 years old but in pretty good shape because of a good diet and ongoing exercise. Blessings