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2939 days ago

Laura T. posted a note for John that says:

Great job, John! Here's to your good health and a Happy New Year!!

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2943 days ago

Bonnie posted a note for John that says:

I love your attitude and your sense of humor, John. You just keep on dancin'!!

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2944 days ago

Anna Jones posted a note for John that says:

Thank you for posting the two links regarding mechanical valve v biologic valve. Has your research indicated whether porcine or bovine valve is a better option? ...Read more

Thank you for posting the two links regarding mechanical valve v biologic valve. Has your research indicated whether porcine or bovine valve is a better option?

John Dodson Hi Anna, I did some research and I'll copy the link below for a paper that surveyed almost 10,000 pat ... Read more

John Dodson Hi Anna, I did some research and I'll copy the link below for a paper that surveyed almost 10,000 patients and gave a slight advantage to bovine. I'm not sure why a surgeon would recommend porcine, but they still do - maybe it is a size thing. My understanding is that a porcine valve is an actual pig valve, while a bovine valve is a constructed valve that uses bovine pericardial material to make the leaves, which are mounted to a delrin (plastic) base. You should also read the Wikipedia entry which goes into more detail on differences between pericardial and porcine valves, I'll post a link for that too.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23211215

Aortic valve replacement: is porcine or bovine valve better? - PubMed - NCBI

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23211215

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2013 Mar;16(3):361-73. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivs447. Epub 2012 Dec 4. Review

John Dodson Here is the Wiki article - it is excellent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericardial_heart_valves

Pericardial heart valves - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericardial_heart_valves

The pericardial heart valve was invented by Marian Ionescu, a British surgeon working at the General Infirmary in Leeds, England.[1] He created this artificial bioprosthetic heart valve as a three-cusp structure made of chemically treated bovine pericardium attached to a Dacron cloth-covered titanium frame.[2]

Anna Jones Thank you very much.

Peggy Whitecotton My surgeon prefers bovine over porcine valves. He said he hasn't used porcine in about 7 years and fe ... Read more

Peggy Whitecotton My surgeon prefers bovine over porcine valves. He said he hasn't used porcine in about 7 years and feels bovine is more durable and last longer.

Gerald Poulton Some of it does depend on the position of the valve, for aortic valve replacement, bovine seems to be ... Read more

Gerald Poulton Some of it does depend on the position of the valve, for aortic valve replacement, bovine seems to be the present choice. When I found out I needed a valve replacement my cardiologist and surgeon basically told me at 65 years young that I needed a mechanical valve, my research and my internal medicine specialist changed my mind and I chose a bio prosthetic valve.
I leaned towards the pig valve but just because I used to raise pigs 😀 But my research convinced me that bovine was the best choice. Everyone should do their own research and make their own choice, because you, not your surgeon or anyone else, are the one that gets to live with your decision.

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2952 days ago

brian zelickson posted a note for John that says:

John, Just came across your Journal. Thank you for sharing. My surgery is coming up this Feb, and I am still looking at my valve options. I saw you were planning ...Read more

John, Just came across your Journal. Thank you for sharing. My surgery is coming up this Feb, and I am still looking at my valve options. I saw you were planning on getting the Edwards, tissue valve, model #11500A Inspiris Resilia. Is this the one you have ? Early data looks very good but seems they are releasing it in the U.S. in Jan 2018. Thanks Brian Z.

John Dodson Hi Brian, I was poking fun at valve names with that post - the valve I had implanted was an Edwards 3 ... Read more

John Dodson Hi Brian, I was poking fun at valve names with that post - the valve I had implanted was an Edwards 3000TFX. I'd go with what your surgeon recommends.

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2985 days ago

Artie Rubin posted a note for John that says:

Congrats, John, on your great continuing progress. As for cardio rehab, my impression was that it's for people who'd been in poor condition pre-op (bad diet, ...Read more

Congrats, John, on your great continuing progress. As for cardio rehab, my impression was that it's for people who'd been in poor condition pre-op (bad diet, lack of exercise). So now they were going to get in better shape. You sound like you don't need that "push" at all, so I'd ignore the rehab.

John Dodson Hi Artie, thanks for the reply. I think you are right, I plan on re-joining my pre surgery workout p ... Read more

John Dodson Hi Artie, thanks for the reply. I think you are right, I plan on re-joining my pre surgery workout program when I am able. The rehab pgm may realize this also, as I have not heard back!

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2998 days ago

Tony J posted a note for John that says:

right on Johnny, hope you're ready to pick up your guitar now

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3006 days ago

Bonnie and Lewis posted a note for John that says:

You're looking great, John! We really missed you last night, with the Halloween goings-on but will look forward to next year. In the meantime, take care of ...Read more

You're looking great, John! We really missed you last night, with the Halloween goings-on but will look forward to next year. In the meantime, take care of yourself and keep up the good work!

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3012 days ago

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Laura T. posted a note for John that says:

We saw you out walking this morning as I was taking Jayden to school - way to go, Johnny! Jayden spotted you first and was so surprised to see you out and ...Read more

We saw you out walking this morning as I was taking Jayden to school - way to go, Johnny! Jayden spotted you first and was so surprised to see you out and about already! Keep up the recovery - we'll see you tomorrow night. :)

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3012 days ago

Joyce posted a note for John that says:

Hi John Glad all is going well!! Sorry we aren’t there to support you, but I haven’t had a glass of wine that doesn’t begin with a toast to you—we ...Read more

Hi John Glad all is going well!! Sorry we aren’t there to support you, but I haven’t had a glass of wine that doesn’t begin with a toast to you—we all have to do our part!! Eliot sends love. See you in a couple of weeks xo Joyce & Eliot

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3013 days ago

Liz posted a note for John that says:

Hallelujah! Or however you spell it. The only good news I get that comes over my computer these days!

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3013 days ago

Bonnie Brooks posted a note for John that says:

Great, John! We'll be glad to have you back in the neighborhood. Look forward to seeing you again! Bonnie & Lewis

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3013 days ago

jud & carolyn posted a note for John that says:

Great to hear that you are headed for home! Kudos to GAF and having good protoplasm to work with.

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3014 days ago

Laura and Tony posted a note for John that says:

Lookin' good, John. You're setting all kinds of recovery records! AND you look handsomer than pre surgery - that positive attitude is working wonders! Watch ...Read more

Lookin' good, John. You're setting all kinds of recovery records! AND you look handsomer than pre surgery - that positive attitude is working wonders! Watch out for Elsie!! Looking forward to some slumber party time soon... Laura T. ;)

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3014 days ago

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Jeff Jacobs posted a note for John that says:

Good job John! Very happy for you! Hope you are home soon and that your recovery is speedy! (I went thru the same this summer, I know where you are at). ...Read more

Good job John! Very happy for you! Hope you are home soon and that your recovery is speedy! (I went thru the same this summer, I know where you are at).

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3015 days ago

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liz Rogers posted a note for John that says:

Jny D! They damn sure made a zipper on you. . .so glad to get these reports, and delighted Seth is on the scene. Come to the Big Bend asap as you know its ...Read more

Jny D! They damn sure made a zipper on you. . .so glad to get these reports, and delighted Seth is on the scene. Come to the Big Bend asap as you know its good for your soul.

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3015 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope posted a note for John that says:

Good for you! Congratulations on your speedy recovery. Regards, Bonnie

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3015 days ago

Judy Ackerman posted a note for John that says:

Congratulation John on your great progress! Please let us know when you set up an account on lotsahelpinghands.com.

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3015 days ago

Ginny Snowe posted a note for John that says:

We're cheering you on here in B-ham, John, wishing you a steady and full recovery. So glad to hear you've made it through the surgery with your humor intact! ...Read more

We're cheering you on here in B-ham, John, wishing you a steady and full recovery. So glad to hear you've made it through the surgery with your humor intact!

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3016 days ago

Jeana posted a note for John that says:

Yay, it is done. Welcome to the rest of your life. Jeana

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3017 days ago

Debbie posted a note for John that says:

Good Saturday to you Johnnie! Your pictures look great. You are definenlty a trooper. Wishing you well. Keeping up with you this way but looking forward to ...Read more

Good Saturday to you Johnnie! Your pictures look great. You are definenlty a trooper. Wishing you well. Keeping up with you this way but looking forward to your return to the Hood.

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3018 days ago

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Frances posted a note for John that says:

Congratulations! You look fantastic and I know you are on the path to a much better life!

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3018 days ago

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Debbie posted a note for John that says:

So glad to see you up and about, John! What a relief to have the surgery done and to be on the road to full and feeling tons better recovery! So glad your ...Read more

So glad to see you up and about, John! What a relief to have the surgery done and to be on the road to full and feeling tons better recovery! So glad your darling son, Seth, can be there for you!

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3019 days ago

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Kari posted a note for John that says:

Glad you broke on through the other side!

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3019 days ago

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Chesley posted a note for John that says:

The bionic man it’s alive. Congratulations hang in there.

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3019 days ago

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Peter willard posted a note for John that says:

John I had a bovine valve put in Feb.2010 at 67 and now at 75 still working out with light weights 6 days a week.I hope our valve last a long time how long ...Read more

John I had a bovine valve put in Feb.2010 at 67 and now at 75 still working out with light weights 6 days a week.I hope our valve last a long time how long did your Dr.say the valve wil last. Good luck to you and you look great.