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4673 days ago

Brandy Robbins posted a note for Jon that says:

I just read all of your journals! Thanks so much for being so detailed! It really helps those of us who will soon embark on the valve surgery journey! May I ...Read more

I just read all of your journals! Thanks so much for being so detailed! It really helps those of us who will soon embark on the valve surgery journey! May I ask why you didn\'t have surgery at the Cleveland Clinic? I am in Alabama but will be traveling there for surgery on both my aortic and mitral valves. God bless!

Jon Farmer Hi Brandy. The cardiologist that my doctor recommended was part of The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital ... Read more

Jon Farmer Hi Brandy. The cardiologist that my doctor recommended was part of The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital. I really like him. He then recommended Dr. Crestanello, my surgeon. I researched him and the hospital. Both received high marks. From everything I've read, Cleveland Clinic is the best in the country. I'm gonna check out your story and follow your progress. God bless.

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4867 days ago

jon we are so glad everything is going well for you. Take care always in our thought and prayers. happy holidays lots to be thankful for. love Kenda and Leo ...Read more

jon we are so glad everything is going well for you. Take care always in our thought and prayers. happy holidays lots to be thankful for. love Kenda and Leo

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5214 days ago

Thanks so much for positing again, it caused me to find your journal. I am just started this journey, have the same condition, and fairly close in age to you ...Read more

Thanks so much for positing again, it caused me to find your journal. I am just started this journey, have the same condition, and fairly close in age to you (I am 47). So I am really glad to have found your journal!!!! So glad you are doing well. - Mitch Friedman

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5245 days ago

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. Yes, so much to be thankful for:) Love you!

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5246 days ago

I\'m so thankful for your successful surgery and happy that you have the love of your wife..Take care, love ya!!!

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5293 days ago

Thanks for the good wishes. I am always happy to read the blogs from people who are back on track and happy on the other side of the op. With only a few more ...Read more

Thanks for the good wishes. I am always happy to read the blogs from people who are back on track and happy on the other side of the op. With only a few more days to go I wondered about the prospects of just watching a scary movie and having the heart go thump thump ! Its nice to know that won\'t be a concern post op. Rosemary Sutherland

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5366 days ago

Jon, INCREDIBLE UPDATE!!!! Keep on tickin! Adam Pick

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5366 days ago

Jon, Congratulations! I am glad to see you are doing well. Enjoy the rest of the summer :) Jeff R

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5366 days ago

Hi Jon, Lucky you! I can\'t wait until I can post that I\'m back to work and feeling stronger. Stay strong! Sheila Garrison

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5380 days ago

Jon, I hope you are doing well, and that your INR is settling into place. Things are going fine here on the recovery front. Thank you again for all of your ...Read more

Jon, I hope you are doing well, and that your INR is settling into place. Things are going fine here on the recovery front. Thank you again for all of your kind words and support. Isn\'t life awesome? Keep On Tickin, Jeff R

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5386 days ago

Jon, how IS the running going? Is it a bit soon after the surgery?

Jon Farmer I'm not running yet. I visit the surgeon Tuesday and hope to be able to increase my activity after th ... Read more

Jon Farmer I'm not running yet. I visit the surgeon Tuesday and hope to be able to increase my activity after the visit.

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5387 days ago

Jon I\'m doing great. Still running and playing tennis. Sitting here tonight having a Summer Shandy and catching up on the tube. Missy and I had a great time ...Read more

Jon I\'m doing great. Still running and playing tennis. Sitting here tonight having a Summer Shandy and catching up on the tube. Missy and I had a great time in Jamaica. I was able to stop over and see Jeff Roemer in the hospital. Seems to be doing pretty well. I have no complaints. Just trying to be patient and wait for September. Living one day at a time. Hope you\'re doing well. Take care and God Bless Jim

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5393 days ago

Jon, Sounds like things are going well. I have my appt with the oral surgeon tomorrow regarding my wisdom teeth. Heart cath scheduled later this month and ...Read more

Jon, Sounds like things are going well. I have my appt with the oral surgeon tomorrow regarding my wisdom teeth. Heart cath scheduled later this month and then surgery in September. God Bless and stay in touch. Jim D

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5395 days ago

So glad that you are starting to feel better! Also thankful for the fact that this heart defect was found when it was and that there was something they could ...Read more

So glad that you are starting to feel better! Also thankful for the fact that this heart defect was found when it was and that there was something they could do to take care of it! Now that the surgery is behind you - and you are feeling a little better, I\'m sure that it is overwhelming to think of all that you have been through over these past few weeks (months) and can start looking forward to the future! Mark and I are giving you time to get to feeling better - but are going to schedule dinner with you guys when you feel ready. Still sending prayers and thinking about you guys daily! Love ~ Mark and April

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5400 days ago

Hi Jon, Just wanted to say I have been following you and Matt on the recovery process, Just wanted to say hi and Tale care of your self! Bill

Jon Farmer Thanks Bill! I'm progressing, slower than I want sometimes, but progressing. I have to remind myself ... Read more

Jon Farmer Thanks Bill! I'm progressing, slower than I want sometimes, but progressing. I have to remind myself that it has only been three weeks. Jon

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5400 days ago

Jon, Glad to hear you\'re doing well. So glad the surgery is behind you!! Take care! Lisa

Jon Farmer Thanks Lisa. It's really hard to believe how serious this was. Especially since I didnt have any symp ... Read more

Jon Farmer Thanks Lisa. It's really hard to believe how serious this was. Especially since I didnt have any symptoms. Jon

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5400 days ago

Good to hear you are progressing Jon. Don\'t rush it. Let your healing flow it\'s natural course. How is that beautiful survivor scar? You sound great! How ...Read more

Good to hear you are progressing Jon. Don\'t rush it. Let your healing flow it\'s natural course. How is that beautiful survivor scar? You sound great! How many pillows are you using? Mona

Jon Farmer Thanks Mona. I usually only use one pillow but I alternate from my back to my side. I have tried slee ... Read more

Jon Farmer Thanks Mona. I usually only use one pillow but I alternate from my back to my side. I have tried sleeping in the recliner, bed, couch and floor. The floor has been the best for my back. My scar is only about 5 inches long since I received a ministernotomy. It is healing pretty good though. Hope you are doing well.

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5402 days ago

\"Thanks for the quick response Jon. The pre-op testing went well. I just plan to spend this next week on a little trip to my hometown and up around the Erie ...Read more

\"Thanks for the quick response Jon. The pre-op testing went well. I just plan to spend this next week on a little trip to my hometown and up around the Erie Islands. The reason I asked about the coumadin was because I looked into home monitoring, like Jim Davis was talking about. I am sure that for a while they will be stabalizing my levels just like they are doing for you. I hope you are getting some energy back and feeling well my friend. Jeff R\"

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5403 days ago

Jon, I got your message about 10 minutes before heading out the door for the pre-op testing. How are you feeling? Are you home testing the coumaden or going ...Read more

Jon, I got your message about 10 minutes before heading out the door for the pre-op testing. How are you feeling? Are you home testing the coumaden or going to the lab? I better run for now. Thanks for the support! Jeff R

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5406 days ago

Glad to hear you are getting along ok. I know it takes time to get back to normal but, it sounds like you are headed in the right direction:) Love, Aunt Cathy ...Read more

Glad to hear you are getting along ok. I know it takes time to get back to normal but, it sounds like you are headed in the right direction:) Love, Aunt Cathy

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5406 days ago

I\'ll bet you are looking forward to cardiac rehab. I know it is a bit unsettling to have June return to work, but you will be fine my friend :) Keep On Tickin ...Read more

I\'ll bet you are looking forward to cardiac rehab. I know it is a bit unsettling to have June return to work, but you will be fine my friend :) Keep On Tickin Jeff R

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5406 days ago

Jon, I noticed that like me you haven\'t posted much since you got home. How are you? Beth Graves

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5411 days ago

Jon, Thanks for the encouragement. How are you feeling? I hope you have very little discomfort. I was actually reading about the ATS valve you have. I am trying ...Read more

Jon, Thanks for the encouragement. How are you feeling? I hope you have very little discomfort. I was actually reading about the ATS valve you have. I am trying to decide between that one and an On-X. Isn\'t it amazing that heart surgery has advanced to the level where we pick out valves like we were shopping for a car? :) Keep On Ticking!!! Jeff

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5412 days ago

Jon, My valve is kinda weird. It\'s bicuspid, but it is not stenotic or leak. Svensson doesn\'t think he will have to repair or replace it. But that still ...Read more

Jon, My valve is kinda weird. It\'s bicuspid, but it is not stenotic or leak. Svensson doesn\'t think he will have to repair or replace it. But that still leaves with a valve that will eventually have to be replaced. While I am not looking forward to having to start on coumadin to replace a valve that might be okay for another 15-20 years. I sure don\'t want to stare down the barrel of having another surgery. Jim

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5414 days ago

That\'s excellent news Jon! You and June can look forward to being home. Get plenty of rest and recover my friend :) Jeff

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