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3223 days ago

Ray Farmer posted a note for Gregg that says:

Hi Greg, my story is almost identical to yours, breathless 7 months ago, met cardiologist 2 months ago AVR this Friday. Now thankfully, happy with the choice ...Read more

Hi Greg, my story is almost identical to yours, breathless 7 months ago, met cardiologist 2 months ago AVR this Friday. Now thankfully, happy with the choice of a bovine valve. Do you notice your valve at all?

Gregg Nissly I do not notice my bovine valve at all. I don't even think about it.

I was symptomatic for about ... Read more

Gregg Nissly I do not notice my bovine valve at all. I don't even think about it.

I was symptomatic for about two years before I finally got surgery-in fact it was almost two years before I was diagnosed.

Now that I'm healed I have more endurance than even two years before I had symptoms.

The bovine was a great choice. You'll get to lead a completely normal life without those nasty blood thinners.

I'm sure you can't wait for Friday. I know I couldn't. Good luck to you.

Ray Farmer Thank you, that is so good to hear. Looking back over the last couple of years odd little things I t ... Read more

Ray Farmer Thank you, that is so good to hear. Looking back over the last couple of years odd little things I think now was that due to the valve and will that improve. Very encouraging.

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3545 days ago

Frances Halley posted a note for Gregg that says:

Good morning Gregg. I hope you're doing well on this very cold day. I actually feel better every day and I am starting to miss my friends and the kids I take ...Read more

Good morning Gregg. I hope you're doing well on this very cold day. I actually feel better every day and I am starting to miss my friends and the kids I take care of at North Allegheny School District. What part of Pittsburgh do you live in? I thought it might be fun to meet with you and your wife somewhere soon. We live in Ross Township but we're not opposed to meeting anywhere in the city. Let me know what you think.

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3560 days ago

Frances Halley posted a note for Gregg that says:

Hi Gregg. Happy New Year. I just wanted to check in with you and see how you're doing. I am now 11 days post option and still having e few struggles, mainly ...Read more

Hi Gregg. Happy New Year. I just wanted to check in with you and see how you're doing. I am now 11 days post option and still having e few struggles, mainly shortness of breath and persistent left shoulder pain. I think I overestimated my abilities at this point. Although I have noticed I am sleeping better than I did with that bad valve. I hope you're doing well and like me, looking forward to much better health in 2016.

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3568 days ago

Nancy Alleman posted a note for Gregg that says:

Merry day after Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Thankful for every success! love, nanc

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3569 days ago

Frank Dvorsky posted a note for Gregg that says:

Merry Christmas to you and your family Gregg. Glad you are feeling well and walking so much. Can't say I was walking that much after 3 weeks. Are you starting ...Read more

Merry Christmas to you and your family Gregg. Glad you are feeling well and walking so much. Can't say I was walking that much after 3 weeks. Are you starting rehab soon? I enjoyed that.

Gregg Nissly Thanks Frank. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'm not sure when or if I'll start cardio re ... Read more

Gregg Nissly Thanks Frank. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'm not sure when or if I'll start cardio rehab. I'm doing a lot of walking on my own and some exercise around the house. But I think a few cardio sessions would help.

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3571 days ago

Brenda Cooper posted a note for Gregg that says:

Hi Gregg Sounds like you are getting well. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and I will look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Take ...Read more

Hi Gregg Sounds like you are getting well. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and I will look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Take care and God Bless.

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3584 days ago

Scott Smith posted a note for Gregg that says:

I have been thinking of you and finally checked the journal. Everything sounds like it is going extremely well. Keep up your rehab!

Gregg Nissly Thanks Scott. I'm blessed that everything is going well.

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3585 days ago

Maureen Gaffney posted a note for Gregg that says:

I was shocked when Ranjit advised me about your surgery. So very happy all went well. I certainly was praying for you and it is wonderful you have been released ...Read more

I was shocked when Ranjit advised me about your surgery. So very happy all went well. I certainly was praying for you and it is wonderful you have been released from the hospital. Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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3585 days ago

Frank Dvorsky posted a note for Gregg that says:

Looking good Gregg !!! Welcome home.

Gregg Nissly Thanks Frank.

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3587 days ago

Bill Nash posted a note for Gregg that says:

Gregg, Great news, and good to hear from you.

Gregg Nisslygot a new guestbook post

3587 days ago

Rick Pfaff posted a note for Gregg that says:

Great job Gregg! Keep up the "hope" and positive attitude! Prayers for you.

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3587 days ago

John Clark posted a note for Gregg that says:

Great to see your note from Saturday; tubes and cath removed and moving to a step down room. Keep us posted on your recovery and when you can receive visitors! ...Read more

Great to see your note from Saturday; tubes and cath removed and moving to a step down room. Keep us posted on your recovery and when you can receive visitors!

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3588 days ago

Nancy posted a note for Gregg that says:

Wonderful to hear the news of your successful surgery! And special to have your mom come for a visit too. Take care of yourself and may the recovery go smoothly. ...Read more

Wonderful to hear the news of your successful surgery! And special to have your mom come for a visit too. Take care of yourself and may the recovery go smoothly. with love, Nanc and all

Gregg Nissly Hi Nanc. Thanks for the nice note, and thanks even more for dark chocolate candy.

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3589 days ago

Frank Dvorsky posted a note for Gregg that says:

Tube and catheter out already???!!! You're doing great !!!

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3589 days ago

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John Clark posted a note for Gregg that says:

Hi Gregg! So so happy to read the news of your successful surgery! When you are up for colleague visits, please let me know! I am not very far from AGH!

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3590 days ago

Frank Dvorsky posted a note for Gregg that says:

Great news Gregg !!!

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3590 days ago

Tom Nissly posted a note for Gregg that says:

Thanks Barb, Best news we'll get for a long, long while! Whew! Love to all. T

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3590 days ago

Dave posted a note for Gregg that says:

Hi Gregg, I wish you the best of luck and will be thinking of you today. I am looking forward to hiking a Strenuous Philmont route with you in 2017! Good ...Read more

Hi Gregg, I wish you the best of luck and will be thinking of you today. I am looking forward to hiking a Strenuous Philmont route with you in 2017! Good luck again Dave

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3591 days ago

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Tom Nissly posted a note for Gregg that says:

G, Fab picture of you and Mom, and it was great talking to you today. Made me feel much better to hear how calm, and strong, you are about tomorrow. I've ...Read more

G, Fab picture of you and Mom, and it was great talking to you today. Made me feel much better to hear how calm, and strong, you are about tomorrow. I've always been proud to be your brother, but never more so than today. You are one of my idols, and the best brother and friend a guy could ever hope to have. Love you loads, and good luck! You'll be fine! T P.S. I agree with Craig. This site is great. Many thanks to everyone who posted messages. Very informative and comforting, and lots of love.

Gregg Nissly Very nice T. I have always looked up to you and admired you. Thanks for all the great times and al ... Read more

Gregg Nissly Very nice T. I have always looked up to you and admired you. Thanks for all the great times and all the support and encouragement over the years.

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3591 days ago

Julio posted a note for Gregg that says:

Hi Gregg, Be still and let God do the work. As a Caregiver for my late wife, we had to decide whether to opt for the type of valve. After going through multiple ...Read more

Hi Gregg, Be still and let God do the work. As a Caregiver for my late wife, we had to decide whether to opt for the type of valve. After going through multiple surgeries with different types of valves, she ended having a mitral tissue valve, and an aortic mechanical valve. Warfarin was always a challenge since it required monitoring to keep it within a normal INR range. Needless to say, it was a upward climb. Not an easy decision to make, but ask God to direct your steps. He has you in the palm of His hand, and wants the very best for you. I pray that your surgery goes well, and that ultimately you will feel better. Stay strong and in faith. God know what He is doing.

Gregg Nissly Thank you Julio for the kind words and encouragement.

Gregg Nisslygot a new guestbook post

3594 days ago

Frank Dvorsky posted a note for Gregg that says:

Good Luck Gregg !!! I'll be thinking of and praying for you on Friday. I'm confident all will go well.

Gregg Nissly Thank you Frank, my AVR work friend!

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3602 days ago

Flagg Family posted a note for Gregg that says:

Flagg Family is ROOTING for you CUZ! Rudy wants to be part of the recovery team, he's always looking for an opportunity to be walked...

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3602 days ago

Flagg Family posted a note for Gregg that says:

What a great site- so many caring people! Flagg's are Rooting for you CUZ- Rudy wants to part of the recovery team-he's always trying to figure out how to ...Read more

What a great site- so many caring people! Flagg's are Rooting for you CUZ- Rudy wants to part of the recovery team-he's always trying to figure out how to get more walks in--

Gregg Nisslygot a new guestbook post

3603 days ago

Jim Stanko posted a note for Gregg that says:

The men of Bible Chapel's Huddle Group # 38 are ready. You and the family are locked into our prayers. However, climbing ladders is not one of them

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3635 days ago

Mary posted a note for Gregg that says:

Hi Gregg, My husband had two valves replaced two weeks ago. - Mitral & Aortic. He has had a few episodes of hallucinating since his surgery. We were wondering ...Read more

Hi Gregg, My husband had two valves replaced two weeks ago. - Mitral & Aortic. He has had a few episodes of hallucinating since his surgery. We were wondering if others had this and is it something that will go away.

Karen F sounds more like an adverse reaction to medications, which I have seen before (patient was taking hea ... Read more

Karen F sounds more like an adverse reaction to medications, which I have seen before (patient was taking heavy duty painkiller + Cipro antibiotic). none of my heart rehab buddies has ever mentioned hallucinations as an aftermath of this kind of surgery.

Daryl McCallum I had some great ones while in the hospital. I seen butterflies and a marquee running around my ceil ... Read more

Daryl McCallum I had some great ones while in the hospital. I seen butterflies and a marquee running around my ceiling, I asked my wife if she could see them and she called my nurse right away. After that the pain meds were changed

Michael Bowes @daryl McCallum.. lol on your hallucinations. During my last surgery, they gave me one dose of Ultra ... Read more

Michael Bowes @daryl McCallum.. lol on your hallucinations. During my last surgery, they gave me one dose of Ultram... it was like being on cocaine (or so I am told), I didn't sleep for a week straight, anytime I closed my eyes, I saw large bugs with big eyes staring at me out of the walls calling my name. I hallucinated for two weeks after getting off of that drug. Horrible.. I still remember the nightmares and it has been 8 yrs!

Rita Savelis Definitely - the (too) long time on anasthesia, plus morphine in the ICU gives one hallucinations, wh ... Read more

Rita Savelis Definitely - the (too) long time on anasthesia, plus morphine in the ICU gives one hallucinations, which the medical staff tend to not talk about too much. And then Betablockers will give you very vivid dreams. This will all eventually pass but it's good to talk about it. I still (want to) think some of my hallucinations "happened".

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