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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I was symptomatic for about ... Read more
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.