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Anonymous, heart valve patient
Kevin Woodard got a guestbook
7 years ago (January 15, 2019)
Hi Kevin! Wow, what a Heart Warrior you are! Two heart surgeries in five years. Much respect to you man. Hope you are recovering well. I had mitral valve repair surgery on November 19, 2018. One of my concerns is the repair failing at some point. I had an excellent... Read more.
Kevin Woodard
Jeremiah, Glad to hear you had a successful surgery as well. Sorry it has taken me awhile to get back with you. I did have some symptoms when my MV started to fail the second time but very minor shortness of breath. The failure was picked up on one of... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Thank you Kevin for responding to my questions regarding your mitral valve failure and the need for a second surgery. Very informative. Thank you also for your encouragement regarding my concerns over my mitral valve repair failing. Much appreciated. Wishing you all the best as you go forward in your... Read more.
Kevin Woodard got a guestbook from Debbie Moriarty
7 years ago (October 22, 2018)
Prayers and best wishes for you on your surgery day! 🙏🏼
Kevin Woodard got a guestbook from Bill Gillam
7 years ago (October 19, 2018)
Kevin, Dr. Glower did mine 8 weeks ago. He is simply the best. Let me know how it goes and if you want to communicate afterwards, just message me back. Best wishes!
Kevin Woodard
Bill, Thank you for your well wishes! Good to hear you are doing well. I have full faith in Dr. Glower as I met with 5 years ago but ended up at another facility for whatever reasons. Nice to know you think so highly of him. I will try and... Read more.
Kevin Woodard
Bill, Thank you for your well wishes! Good to hear you are doing well. I have full faith in Dr. Glower as I met with 5 years ago but ended up at another facility for whatever reasons. Nice to know you think so highly of him. I will try and... Read more.
Bill Gillam
Just curious, did Chitwood do the first one? What happened?
Kevin Woodard
Bill Sorry I haven't gotten back in touch with you sooner. My surgery went well and I am the proud owner of a new mechanical valve. Dr. Glower was great and the staff at Duke took great care. I have been so busy since surgery with follow up appointments and... Read more.
Kevin Woodard
Bill Sorry I haven't gotten back in touch with you sooner. My surgery went well and I am the proud owner of a new mechanical valve. Dr. Glower was great and the staff at Duke took great care. I have been so busy since surgery with follow up appointments and... Read more.

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