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216 days ago

Ernie Keen posted a note for Jim that says:

10 years dude. I hope you are doing well. Since late last Nov. I've been flying back and forth to TN to help take care of my 88 year old mom. I go for about ...Read more

10 years dude. I hope you are doing well. Since late last Nov. I've been flying back and forth to TN to help take care of my 88 year old mom. I go for about a month, and then my sister stays with her about a month.

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

529 days ago

Ernie Keen posted a note for Jim that says:

You still running you monkey?

Jim Jones Ernie, believe it or not, I am still running. Certainly more slowly. Father Time does not give us a f ... Read more

Jim Jones Ernie, believe it or not, I am still running. Certainly more slowly. Father Time does not give us a free pass to continue to set PRs! I hope all is well with you. It seems like 2013 is well in the rear view mirror. How's life for you?

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

530 days ago

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Dan Sinclair posted a note for Jim that says:

Hey Jim,
wanted to check in with you and see how you are doing. I hope all is well. Two days until my 9th anniversary so I came back to the site to refresh ...Read more

Hey Jim,
wanted to check in with you and see how you are doing. I hope all is well. Two days until my 9th anniversary so I came back to the site to refresh my memory, which obviously made me think of you and Lynn and others. Take care send me an update if you get a chance.
Dan

Jim Jones Dan, thanks for reaching out! Congratulations on your 9th anniversary. I hope all is well with you an ... Read more

Jim Jones Dan, thanks for reaching out! Congratulations on your 9th anniversary. I hope all is well with you and your family. I certainly have wonderful memories of the time we all went through heart surgery. What a wonderful, supportive patient community. I continue to soldier on. Happy thanksgiving!

Jim Jones Hey Dan, I was down in your neck of the woods recently. We were there during the tropical storm. If y ... Read more

Jim Jones Hey Dan, I was down in your neck of the woods recently. We were there during the tropical storm. If you'd like to catch up, you can reach me at parisportrunner@gmail.com.

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

1616 days ago

Ernie Keen posted a note for Jim that says:

Good hearing from you. You need a shoe sponsor. Keep it up.

Jim Jones ERNIE! Great to hear from you! Shoe sponsor would be perfect, I'm needing a new pair. Also, I need to ... Read more

Jim Jones ERNIE! Great to hear from you! Shoe sponsor would be perfect, I'm needing a new pair. Also, I need to drive to these darn races, I need a car sponsor! I hope life is good. I tell you, 2013, seems like yesterday. A momentous year for all of us. Keep fighting the good fight and be well! All the best-Jim

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

3083 days ago

Dan Sinclair posted a note for Jim that says:

Jim Hope all is well, I expected to see a post about your two year or are you off running a marathon. Take Care Brother! Dan

Ernie Keen :D------Ernie

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

3369 days ago

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Tim posted a note for Jim that says:

Hi Jim, It is great to read your story as it shows progress on the other side. I am a 52 yr old swimmer with mitral regurgitation. The mitral valve leak ...Read more

Hi Jim, It is great to read your story as it shows progress on the other side. I am a 52 yr old swimmer with mitral regurgitation. The mitral valve leak caused atrial swelling which brought on AFIB. Now I am headed in for both a valve repair and a MAZE. Did you at any time visit MA General? I have both a cardiologist and surgeon there at the moment, but was curious what precipitated the choice of Adams over anyone here in Boston. Thanks Tim

Jim Jones Hey Tim:
Good afternoon to you. I did consider MGH 6 years ago after a bout of endocarditis and commu ... Read more

Jim Jones Hey Tim:
Good afternoon to you. I did consider MGH 6 years ago after a bout of endocarditis and communicated with a MGH cardiologist and surgeon. I also talked to other cardiologists and surgeons at that time and ended up at the Brigham with Dr. O'Gara, a cardiologist. We followed the mitral valve for 5 years and in 2013 I elected surgery. I wanted a repair and the valve disease (Barlow's) presented a very complex repair scenario. I wanted a repair v. replacement if possible. I was referred to Dr. Adams at Mt. Sinai. He is one of the very top MV repair surgeons in the country and does the most MV repair volume east of the Mississippi. He also was at the Brigham for about 20 years. The complexity of repair led me to NYC because in 2013 Boston did not have a comparable MV repair option for me. Mt. Sinai is a valve reference center. For me, that mattered as their expertise aligned with my valve disease complexity. I hope this helps. My best to you Tim as you head towards surgery.

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

3403 days ago

Sharon Shultz posted a note for Jim that says:

Hi Jim, it's great to hear you are doing so well! I am scheduled for mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair with dr. Adams in March. Am so very nervous. Do ...Read more

Hi Jim, it's great to hear you are doing so well! I am scheduled for mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair with dr. Adams in March. Am so very nervous. Do you have any words of wisdom to share? Thanks.

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

3445 days ago

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Jim Hernandez posted a note for Jim that says:

Ty Jim for extending yourself and experience to me...I hope to tap your wealth of knowledge among others to find out what I am in for

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

3451 days ago

Lise Boutiette posted a note for Jim that says:

Jim---Wow -- an entire year---what amazing progress for such an old guy as yourself!! I could NOT be happier to see that you have continued to exhibit a truly ...Read more

Jim---Wow -- an entire year---what amazing progress for such an old guy as yourself!! I could NOT be happier to see that you have continued to exhibit a truly "text book case" post surgery recovery!!! However, you deserve all the credit for following the advice of the remarkable doctors and focusing on such a dedicated exercise regimen ---who else would go for a 45 min. run after walking 6-8 miles on a typical vacation day??? You have been an inspiration to many on the Heart Journal, but we were very lucky to have the support of the many family, friends, and Heart Journal cohorts throughout this journey. To continued great health, to many more memory building experiences ...together ...and, of course, to countless 5k trophies and medals! Cheers! Much love, moi xo

Jim Jones Why, thank you and much love right back at you! It sure has been an eventful year. It shows you old g ... Read more

Jim Jones Why, thank you and much love right back at you! It sure has been an eventful year. It shows you old guys can recover well too. Let's make the next year even better still. I sure couldn't have done this without you but let's agree to not make this a regular habit! Here's to great health for all of us. xxxooo

Jim Jonesgot a new guestbook post

3455 days ago

Ann Jackson posted a note for Jim that says:

Jim, congratulations on your recovery !! So happy that you have done so well, and now better than ever... You definitely have inspired us all, and your observations ...Read more

Jim, congratulations on your recovery !! So happy that you have done so well, and now better than ever... You definitely have inspired us all, and your observations and excellent advice are extremely helpful. Thank you!, and continued good health.

Jim Jones Ann-Thank you so much for your kind words! And let me wish you great health also. All the best.