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51 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hi Jeff ,
Congratulations on your second anniversary

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210 days ago

David R posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hey Jeff I'd love to connect and talk about what life is like on blood thinners for an active 40-something. I'm not sure how to message someone on here.

Jeff Williams I don't know the best way either. Shoot me an email and we can connect. williamswoodworks116@gmail.co ... Read more

Jeff Williams I don't know the best way either. Shoot me an email and we can connect. williamswoodworks116@gmail.com

David R Thank you

Amy Minto Can I jump in on that too? I'm about to have a mechanical valve put in. I know I have to give up Taek ... Read more

Amy Minto Can I jump in on that too? I'm about to have a mechanical valve put in. I know I have to give up Taekwondo sparring but I would love to hear how it's going and what life is like. I'm 50, but I tried to keep up with my husband and 11-year-old who are very active. If you're comfortable looping me in, here's my email (no pressure!) amysminto@gmail.com

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416 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hi Jeff ,
Congratulations on your first Anniversary !!!
I hope you enjoyed your celebrations with your lovely family

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417 days ago

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Evan Fain posted a note for Jeff that says:

Congrats Jeff!! Way to go!

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594 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hi Jeff ,
Great news !!!
Enjoy the gym

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615 days ago

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Max Jam posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hii Jeff, thank you for your response. You're videos are also very encouraging 🙏

question- when you first got diagnosed, was you're valve leaking? ...Read more

Hii Jeff, thank you for your response. You're videos are also very encouraging 🙏

question- when you first got diagnosed, was you're valve leaking? And if so, at what degree?

thank you !

Max

Jeff Williams I honestly don't remember, but I think it was a mild leak at that point. It made a jump at the beginn ... Read more

Jeff Williams I honestly don't remember, but I think it was a mild leak at that point. It made a jump at the beginning of this year and decided to get it taken care of before it got worse and I lost any heart function.

Max Jam Thank you ! Happy holidays :)

Max Jam Hii Jeff, did you have a small aneurysm when you got first diagnosed? Or its something that grew/show ... Read more

Max Jam Hii Jeff, did you have a small aneurysm when you got first diagnosed? Or its something that grew/showed while in surveillance?

Jeff Williams Small to start with and it slowly progressed until last year. Ended up at 4.7 cm measured during surg ... Read more

Jeff Williams Small to start with and it slowly progressed until last year. Ended up at 4.7 cm measured during surgery.

Max Jam Thank you!

smart choice to repair it while young and before heart fails.

blessings

Jeff Williams My goal was one and done!

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661 days ago

Grace Mason posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hey Jeff,
A hands on workshop on the Ross procedure sounds fascinating. Where was this? Just wondering how did you hear about that and was it open to public? ...Read more

Hey Jeff,
A hands on workshop on the Ross procedure sounds fascinating. Where was this? Just wondering how did you hear about that and was it open to public?

Jeff Williams Hey Grace. I was invited by a friend to observe a training hosted by Artivion. They do host multiple ... Read more

Jeff Williams Hey Grace. I was invited by a friend to observe a training hosted by Artivion. They do host multiple events a year for young surgeons. And both of the surgeons mentioned are part of the faculty. Definitely a cool experience and it's nice to have a connection.

Grace Mason Yes! Definitely. Thx for sharing.

Allen Carkner This definitely is fascinating. The Ross procedure is a comlex surgery with much nuance it seems. My ... Read more

Allen Carkner This definitely is fascinating. The Ross procedure is a comlex surgery with much nuance it seems. My surgeon for example uses the Dacron inclusion method to prevent autograft dilation. While others sometimes use the patients own aorta for support.

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673 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Fabulous photo Jeff !!!

Utilising your tick ( tock ) - great idea , I love it !!!

It ‘s funny when people occasionally hear mine and wonder where the... Read more

Fabulous photo Jeff !!!

Utilising your tick ( tock ) - great idea , I love it !!!

It ‘s funny when people occasionally hear mine and wonder where the sound is coming from , it makes me laugh . Sooo funny .

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674 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hi Jeff,
Are you eating regularly and consuming enough calories ? Are you exercising too much ?
You body is still healing and you will ? be on some ...Read more

Hi Jeff,
Are you eating regularly and consuming enough calories ? Are you exercising too much ?
You body is still healing and you will ? be on some medication that needs to be taken with food . I hope your blood sugar improves . Try and get as much sleep as you need . Do you think you might be over doing things a bit ? Listen to your body , pace yourself .
l hope you feel an improvement soon .
Get checked out by your doctor if you are worried .

Jeff Williams Thanks Ruth. I think it's not eating enough. It's just strange because it was never an issue. I'm lea ... Read more

Jeff Williams Thanks Ruth. I think it's not eating enough. It's just strange because it was never an issue. I'm learning the new routine to fuel my body.

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707 days ago

Brent Starr posted a note for Jeff that says:

Odd question probably, but when did your incision scab start to fall off? I noticed on your 2 weeks YouTube video thumbnail, it’s looks gone and it’s just ...Read more

Odd question probably, but when did your incision scab start to fall off? I noticed on your 2 weeks YouTube video thumbnail, it’s looks gone and it’s just pink. I’m on my 2nd week and mine is still a scab. I shower every other day currently. Any advice/insight would be great. :)

Jeff Williams It came off during that week. It probably has to do with lots of different factors. Post surgery, my ... Read more

Jeff Williams It came off during that week. It probably has to do with lots of different factors. Post surgery, my incision just had the bioglue on it with no dressing.

That probably helped it dry out faster. I would think that there is a wide variety of timing for them though.

Mine also came off in spots vs all at once. I'm sure it won't be long for you.

Jeff Williams Also, that was really 3 weeks come to think about it. It was my second week at home.

Brent Starr Noted - thank you!

Jeff Williams How's the scab coming along?

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713 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hi Jeff ,
You ‘re doing great

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717 days ago

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Mike Black posted a note for Jeff that says:

Jeff, thanks for sharing your videos on YouTube. I've done a lot of research in preparation for my procedure and your experience is very helpful!

Jeff Williams I'm glad they have been helpful. There is lots of great information out there. This sites videos and ... Read more

Jeff Williams I'm glad they have been helpful. There is lots of great information out there. This sites videos and interviews were big for me as well. Be ready to be amazed at your increased energy afterwards. I'm only a couple of months out and it's very noticeable.

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727 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hi Jeff ,
You are doing great

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729 days ago

Rich Butela posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hey Jeff

I'm in Euharlee GA. Going in for a new Aortic valve and possible Aorta on Sept 25th.
Glad you're doing well.

Jeff Williams I'm in Cartersville, if you want to get together before surgery, I'd be happy to.

Rich Butela I would like that. Watched a couple of your videos, really good job, though your ICU post op video ha ... Read more

Rich Butela I would like that. Watched a couple of your videos, really good job, though your ICU post op video has me a little nervous.

Jeff Williams I don't know if there is a way to send a private message, so I'll just put it here.

Let me kn ... Read more

Jeff Williams I don't know if there is a way to send a private message, so I'll just put it here.

Let me know when and we can set it up. I'm fairly open with my schedule.

Jeff Williams We can always meet at the Dunkin donuts on West Ave. That is probably close to the same distance for ... Read more

Jeff Williams We can always meet at the Dunkin donuts on West Ave. That is probably close to the same distance for both of us.

Rich Butela yeah, that's good for me. maybe next week some morning

Jeff Williams That sounds good. I have rehab until8-9 M, W, TH and a call until 9 on Tuesday. Let me know the day ... Read more

Jeff Williams That sounds good. I have rehab until8-9 M, W, TH and a call until 9 on Tuesday. Let me know the day and time that works best for you and I'll put it on my calendar.

Rich Butela How about 10 on Tuesday ?

Jeff Williams Perfect. I'll be there.

Rich Butela I'll be the one with the grey hair and bad valve

Jeff Williams I'll be the one with the clicking valve. 😂

Rich Butela See you tomorrow, Jeff

Jeff Williams Looking forward to it.

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742 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hi Jeff ,
Welcome and welcome to recovery

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744 days ago

Andy Parker posted a note for Jeff that says:

Thank you Jeff for responding to me over the sternotamy question! I’m going to Piedmont Atlanta on September 7th dr Vinod Thouroni will replace my bicuspid ...Read more

Thank you Jeff for responding to me over the sternotamy question! I’m going to Piedmont Atlanta on September 7th dr Vinod Thouroni will replace my bicuspid valve, as you read I’m 61 with no real symptoms that I notice, I may be surprised after the surgery and understand that I really was running on half throttle! For years! I’m trying to be positive but I’m nervous honestly! At 61 it’s my choice on the valve and I would go mechanical but thinners and clicking makes me hesitant what is your thoughts?

Jeff Williams Understandable to be nervous. The team at Piedmont is awesome.

As far as the valve choice...I had my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical On-X valve. I happen to be a loud ticker, but honestly it doesn't bother me at all. I have a friend that just had his done and he doesn't hear his. It seems to vary from person to person with how loud it is.

I've also only been on blood thinners for a little over a month so I may not be the best person to help, but they haven't been an issue at all for me.
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749 days ago

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Andrew Dial posted a note for Jeff that says:

Hey Jeff, thanks for sharing your story.

sounds like you are doing really well with recovery!

Jeff Williams So far, so good. I go back to see my cardiologist next Tuesday. I hope to be able to start cardiac re ... Read more

Jeff Williams So far, so good. I go back to see my cardiologist next Tuesday. I hope to be able to start cardiac rehab after that. I'm ready to do more than walking🙂