Kevin--Just read your journey....what a great attitude and come back! Enjoy your health and family.
My best, Erin
kevin walker Thank you for the kind words. All is going well. Feeling great! Today I read our journal entries and ... Read more
kevin walker Thank you for the kind words. All is going well. Feeling great! Today I read our journal entries and guestbook comments. The surgery seems like such a long time ago. My two year anniversary with the new valve is coming up next month. I'm so thankful for all of the support that we received!
Cheers,
Kevin
Way to go Kevin!
Glad to hear the update that all is going well. Keep up the good work and look forward to having a ski together next summer if I\'m out west. ...Read more
Way to go Kevin!
Glad to hear the update that all is going well. Keep up the good work and look forward to having a ski together next summer if I\'m out west.
Take care and continued steady recovery.
Your pal, Mike (and Ryan & Kayley)
So great to hear that your recovery is moving along well! I know what you mean about the cardio weights! One pound weights are all I can do right now and ...Read more
So great to hear that your recovery is moving along well! I know what you mean about the cardio weights! One pound weights are all I can do right now and it is almost embarrassing to go through the motions with them! Haha! But gotta start someplace! Good luck with your rehab! Sherry Bradford AVR 10/23/2012
Kevin, appreciate this post, my hubby had AVR just this morning and we read your post last night. He is a very active guy and laughed at your lifting weights ...Read more
Kevin, appreciate this post, my hubby had AVR just this morning and we read your post last night. He is a very active guy and laughed at your lifting weights comment. I think it inspired him to know that he will get back to his routine in due time.
Take care,
Patty, (the other half)
Hi Kevin, I know I am chasing down the mountain. If you have a cow valve maybe I will seeing you grazing while Im grazing. I am amazed at the out come of surgery ...Read more
Hi Kevin, I know I am chasing down the mountain. If you have a cow valve maybe I will seeing you grazing while Im grazing. I am amazed at the out come of surgery too. It wasnt all that bad. You take care and good luck to you on your recovery.
Mooing all over
Linda H and Elsie AVR 9/19/12
Kevin & friends,
Sleeping, yes, sleeping was odd at first. I was on a two hour cycle at first. That\'s when I was writing most of my early journals, in the ...Read more
Kevin & friends,
Sleeping, yes, sleeping was odd at first. I was on a two hour cycle at first. That\'s when I was writing most of my early journals, in the middle of the night.
The cycle time slowly extended out until it was back to normal. Among other things you have to get all the drugs out of your body from the surgery. This takes a while too.
By the time you get all the glue from all the tape and electrodes off your skin you will be sleeping normally!
Please fell free to read my journals here too.
Take care,
Joe Gimbel
AVR October 10, 2012
I\'ve been to Victoria and it\'s a beautiful place to live.
Hi Kevin and Shelley
Glad to hear things are going well and hope they continue to. We are thinking about you both and your family wishing you all love and ...Read more
Hi Kevin and Shelley
Glad to hear things are going well and hope they continue to. We are thinking about you both and your family wishing you all love and support.
Yvonne & Monty
Gives new meaning to \"keep on ticking\"....literally. Glad to hear recovery is progressing well, albeit slowly. Kudos to Shelly! Continued good wishes from ...Read more
Gives new meaning to \"keep on ticking\"....literally. Glad to hear recovery is progressing well, albeit slowly. Kudos to Shelly! Continued good wishes from our house to yours and hope the staple removal goes as smoothly as can be...doesn\'t sound like fun!!..All the best as you move forward.
Mike, Ryan & Kayley
Great to hear that you are doing really well.
Just be careful not to over do things. I lifted some things that were well over my 5 lb limit and had to go ...Read more
Great to hear that you are doing really well.
Just be careful not to over do things. I lifted some things that were well over my 5 lb limit and had to go to emergency to have the resulting pain checked. Luckily it was nothing serious.
Jerry Vernhout
AVR 5/31/2012
Hi Kevin, glad to hear all went well and they threw you out of hospital early! I like to hear these success stories (really, really like them!). All the best, ...Read more
Hi Kevin, glad to hear all went well and they threw you out of hospital early! I like to hear these success stories (really, really like them!). All the best, Cheers, Tim Jackson and everyone here at Trenholme & Company.
Hey Kevin,
So glad to hear things are progressing nicely! You will be back here listening to Dave & Gerry\'s shenanigans in no time!! (although you may not ...Read more
Hey Kevin,
So glad to hear things are progressing nicely! You will be back here listening to Dave & Gerry\'s shenanigans in no time!! (although you may not want to rush that.......trust me lol) Keep smiling :)
Kristyn
Hi Kevin, Shelley & Family,
Kevin, great news on how the procedure went. Sounds like you are progressing very well, not surprising. Hoping for a speedy recovery ...Read more
Hi Kevin, Shelley & Family,
Kevin, great news on how the procedure went. Sounds like you are progressing very well, not surprising. Hoping for a speedy recovery and that you are back on the water very soon.
Love, Wilma and Jack Smith
OK, So I\'m not supposed to send you any pictures that will make your heart race or say anything that will make you laugh hard, so this message will be a little ...Read more
OK, So I\'m not supposed to send you any pictures that will make your heart race or say anything that will make you laugh hard, so this message will be a little different than you\'re used to.
We all knew with your Herculean body that the surgery would go well and with the outpouring of love, positive vibes being sent your way and your amazing attitude, the recovery will be miraculous or maybe even quicker. Here\'s to hearing the sweet sound of your bass, your first ski carving up Shawnigan and an even better life with your new turbo ticker (fuelled by Patron). Heal fast and smile lots!!
Love you!
Lloyd & Bobbie
Hi Kevin and Mrs. Walker, Glad it all over with and all went well. I know just how you feel. I was there waiting by myself as my daughter was having her valve ...Read more
Hi Kevin and Mrs. Walker, Glad it all over with and all went well. I know just how you feel. I was there waiting by myself as my daughter was having her valve put in 3 years ago. That was the longest 3 hours of my life espically when you are by yourself. But as I look back now, I think it was God preparing me for my big day in 13 days. Now she will be waiting for me along with my husband. I just hope he has the courage to do this as he is 13 years older than I am. I with you the both of us cant wait for it to be over with and I can get back to a normal life, if I can remember what that is. Cant wait to find out.
Well heres to a speedy recovery. Hope this part goes well for you too. See you soon on the other side of the mountain. Enjoy.
Mooving on up
Linda H
Hi Kevin,
Don talked to your Mom today and she sent us the message to get on and see all your info. It is quite facinatine. I am glad you are through your ...Read more
Hi Kevin,
Don talked to your Mom today and she sent us the message to get on and see all your info. It is quite facinatine. I am glad you are through your surgery and that all went well. We were thinking about you yesterday.
Take care of yourself and recovery will be great. Loads of hugs to all,
Uncle Don and Auntie Connie
Kevin, My thoughts were with you all day Wednesday and was so relieved to hear that the surgery went well. Now I want to wish you a smooth and speedy recovery. ...Read more
Kevin, My thoughts were with you all day Wednesday and was so relieved to hear that the surgery went well. Now I want to wish you a smooth and speedy recovery. Please know that Dave and I are there for you and Shelley and the boys if there is anything you need at all. See you soon buddy...God Bless...xoxo Lois
We said a prayer for you today, and know God must have heard
We felt the answer in our hearts, althoug He spoke no word.We didn\'t ask for wealth or fame, we ...Read more
We said a prayer for you today, and know God must have heard
We felt the answer in our hearts, althoug He spoke no word.We didn\'t ask for wealth or fame, we know you wouldn\'t mind.
We asked Him to send treasures of a far more lasting kind.
We asked that He be near you at the start of each new day,
To grant you health and blessings and friends to share your way.
we asked for happiness for you in all things great and small.
But it was for His loving care for you our son,
we prayed the most of all. Mom and Dad
Hi Kevin,
Godspeed on your successful surgery. Remember - every day gets better during your recovery, especially right after surgery!!!
Regards,
Lee Castro ...Read more
Hi Kevin,
Godspeed on your successful surgery. Remember - every day gets better during your recovery, especially right after surgery!!!
Regards,
Lee Castro (Surgery 8/13/12)
Hi Kevin,Welcome to the other side of the mountain, now the real work starts but you will do great on this as well. As for sneezing of evern coughing grab that ...Read more
Hi Kevin,Welcome to the other side of the mountain, now the real work starts but you will do great on this as well. As for sneezing of evern coughing grab that pillow and hug it like it is your wife. That will be your very best friend for a while. And dont forget the spirometer too. So heres to a speedy recovery. Good luck
Mooving on up
Linda H
Kato, great news from Shelley and we are all relieved to hear it has gone well. Now it is recovery time with a renewed life ahead of you. Tough Mudder, marathons, ...Read more
Kato, great news from Shelley and we are all relieved to hear it has gone well. Now it is recovery time with a renewed life ahead of you. Tough Mudder, marathons, who knows! Love you buddy...in a manly way :-)
Rock On - Dash
Kevin,
We\'re thinking about you today and wish you all the best for a smooth surgery procedure and a quick recovery! You\'ll be back water skiing very soon! ...Read more
Kevin,
We\'re thinking about you today and wish you all the best for a smooth surgery procedure and a quick recovery! You\'ll be back water skiing very soon!
Mike, Ryan and Kayley Wynne
Kevin, wish you the best and my Prayers are with you for a full recovery. The decision on which valve is very difficult. I\'m still confused but leaning toward ...Read more
Kevin, wish you the best and my Prayers are with you for a full recovery. The decision on which valve is very difficult. I\'m still confused but leaning toward the bovine since I\'m 66. If I were much younger, the on-x would have been my decision. Keep us informed of your progress. Don
I am from: victoria, Canada
Cheers,
Kevin