James's Guestbook

Hi James - it is good to hear from you. It sounds like things are going well for you. We have all had our ups and downs throughout our OHS journey which is what really make this website so vital. We have others who really understand us because they have been there too! It is so important that those of us who are post surgery check in from time to time to be there for those who are just starting their journey and do our best to answer their questions and put their hearts and minds at ease. God has blessed us with this website and each other and I think we honor Him by reaching out to others who are just starting their journeys. Take care and stay in touch! Denise Kirchner MV Repair 05/29/12

Hi James, Glad to see you came back I was wondering what happened to you. It is important to talk to people, we all understand. Since I talked with you I am 15 days out. I now have a cow valve and a 3 inch dacron graft for the anuersym I had. I am so thankful I found this sight. It helped me so much. All the messages I had touched my newly fixed heart. I remember how scared you were when you were facing surgery. We all were and or are, but it natural, then we find out what was all the fuss about. God is so good. I feel like I owe him so much right now. I think me just staying on here is helping out so much. I call it my new calling. So please let us all hear from you. You would be surprised how many people you have just touched. Keep doing good. Mooing all over Linda H and Elsie AVR 9/19/12

James, I know you think it important to let others talk to you, but whether you know it, or not, it is still important for you to talk to us. We all go through our own journey with all this heart stuff. It is both very personally a physical and a mental thing that we have to address. Some people can deal well with it and others need to talk and get things off their chest. No pun intended. Well maybe it was. LOL. Just remember that if YOU need to talk to someone, we are still out here for YOU too buddy. As long as there is the HJV site, no one has to go through any of this alone. God Bless. Paul G.

James.. Congrats to you on your recovery....you sound so much better than when I started following you months ago!....Yippee....a new heart...a new man....Life is good :) Thanks to paying it forward... The newbies here (like myself) have learned so much..and continue to do so, from all of you who have paved the way...and been so willing to share! We appreciate & celebrate you! Connie T

Hi James, My daughter,Stephanie is doing fine. She has moved closer to us so I am glad about that. She has gained a lot of weight which isnt good for her heart so she has joined Weight Watchers. I am still hanging in here. I now have a new cardio doctor and this week I go for a nucular stress test and another echo. So we will see, just want to feel better. But Im glad you are doing good now. This surgery really changes ones life for the better in a whole lot of ways. We down south are roasting in all of this heat. Summer be gone bring on the fall. lol. You take care and let us hear from you more often. For the long haul Linda H

Hi James- I can relate as to how you feel about wanting to be out there for moral support for others that are about to start their journey and/or are on their continued road to recovery. Funny I said to my husband that I admire what Adam started with his book and this website. After going to a couple/few cardiac rehab classes I also suggested that is a career path I might be interested in exploring. Mind you I have been working in mfg. purchasing for 26 years and will be 46 this year. An experience like we have gone thru puts a different perspective on things doesn\'t it? enjoy your holiday weekend as well. Karen Campo

Hey Jame\'s thanks for the reply. Glad to see you are doing well. I am doing great (considering) as well. Sleeping has been the hardest part but its getting easier. Strange how that works out. - Steven Dean

Hi James, Great to hear an update. Nice work getting off the pain pills. At the 1 month mark, I have now finally made it a day with out any narcotics, only tylenol and ibuprofen. I know what you mean about the emotional rollercoaster. I tear up just seeing our local gymnasts qualify for the Olympic trials or watching a documentary on PBS...lol. Never had that issue before :-) Good luck with the continued progress and don\'t hesitat to post a few more updates. Always nice to read your posts. -Thomas H.