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1687 days ago

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Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Marshall that says:

Marshall, how are you doing? Been thinking about you lately. My email is PDLJMPR@charter.net Hope you are doing well. PLease let us know.

Deena Z Thanks, Lynn for asking. I was wondering too. Marshall, hope you are healing well!! I know that t ... Read more

Deena Z Thanks, Lynn for asking. I was wondering too. Marshall, hope you are healing well!! I know that the surgery with the pacemaker was more than expected. Thinking of you.

Marshall Rader Hello Lynn from Maine

Hello Lynn from Maine 💜
I'm doing as well as can be after four weeks of p ... Read more

Marshall Rader Hello Lynn from Maine

Hello Lynn from Maine 💜
I'm doing as well as can be after four weeks of post OP !! Home nurse visit has been great !! My scares are healing nicely 😃 I'm ready for rehabilitation soon 💜 I'm fully Retired now, so all I need to do is relax and enjoy what life I have left !!! And, how has Lynn been doing ?? Last checked, you've been having ups and down with rehabilitation 😶

Marshall Rader Hi Deena
I've came to terms with my pacemaker 💜😏 My surgeon told me that there was a lot goin ... Read more

Marshall Rader Hi Deena
I've came to terms with my pacemaker 💜😏 My surgeon told me that there was a lot going on with my heart !! My aortic valve was messed up badly with stenosis that needed cleaning out before the new valve went in !! Hey, I'm still here enjoying what life I have left 😉😉

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1715 days ago

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Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Marshall that says:

Hey Marshall I hope you are doing well.

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1716 days ago

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Michael Morrison posted a note for Marshall that says:

You got this Marshall! Praying for steady and sure hands for your medical team. Stay strong and looking forward to hearing from you post op.

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1717 days ago

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Laura Julius posted a note for Marshall that says:

Praying for you as you prepare for your surgery. I’m 8 weeks post op on Friday and can recall how it felt waiting for the big day. It’s been a beautiful ...Read more

Praying for you as you prepare for your surgery. I’m 8 weeks post op on Friday and can recall how it felt waiting for the big day. It’s been a beautiful journey and every day is better than the one before. Cheering you on from this side!

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1717 days ago

Gib Gerlach posted a note for Marshall that says:

Marshall, I was 66 when I found out I had a bicuspid valve with severe aortic stenosis. I was totally asymptotic as well. Quite a shocker. I too had been very ...Read more

Marshall, I was 66 when I found out I had a bicuspid valve with severe aortic stenosis. I was totally asymptotic as well. Quite a shocker. I too had been very active and ate reasonably well. Thank the Lord I had researched and found the surgeon I wanted and I was out of the hospital on the 5th day. I had one IV while in pre-op and I remember them stopping me by my wife and daughter to receive a kiss and I don’t remember anything until waking up in recovery. You will do great and be out of the hospital before you know it. My surgeon did a mini thoracic incision and 4 years later you can not see a scar.

Richard Munson I still recall that preop kiss except my wife was not allowed in due to covid. I can’t remember who ... Read more

Richard Munson I still recall that preop kiss except my wife was not allowed in due to covid. I can’t remember who gave it to me.

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1718 days ago

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Patsy Stewart posted a note for Marshall that says:

Marshall, looks like you’re next. I’m sure you are anxious and excited to get the show on the road. I hope all of your questions have been answered and ...Read more

Marshall, looks like you’re next. I’m sure you are anxious and excited to get the show on the road. I hope all of your questions have been answered and that you have peace. Just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you and cheering you on. Prayers for a successful surgery.

Marshall Rader Thank you Patsy. I don't know about excited and anxious LOL however, I just like to have a nice recov ... Read more

Marshall Rader Thank you Patsy. I don't know about excited and anxious LOL however, I just like to have a nice recovery like all these other nice folks on this blog is pushed forward in with. I'll let you know when I'm back home.

David Smith Hey Marshall! You’ll do great! I’ll be thinking about you. It’ll be over quick. It seems like I ... Read more

David Smith Hey Marshall! You’ll do great! I’ll be thinking about you. It’ll be over quick. It seems like I woke up very soon after they put me under. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery!

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1719 days ago

Hector Romero posted a note for Marshall that says:

My name is Kathleen my husband is Hector he had his surgery April 13th he has the inspiris valve and everything is going well lots of people on this site has ...Read more

My name is Kathleen my husband is Hector he had his surgery April 13th he has the inspiris valve and everything is going well lots of people on this site has gotten the inspiris valve you will be fine my husband is up and walking around and hardly any pain he now isn't even taking any Tylenol only feels itchy where the scar is God bless you Marshall you will be fine

Marshall Rader While Kathleen, Hector getting around well then !! I'm hoping for same outcome !! Stay Safe and Optim ... Read more

Marshall Rader While Kathleen, Hector getting around well then !! I'm hoping for same outcome !! Stay Safe and Optimistic

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1725 days ago

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Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Marshall that says:

Hey Marshall, you are having your surgery on my birthday (60)! I know it is stressful to wait but you will do great. Sending you prayers and I will be thinking ...Read more

Hey Marshall, you are having your surgery on my birthday (60)! I know it is stressful to wait but you will do great. Sending you prayers and I will be thinking of you on the day.

Marshall Rader Oh my gosh, you're absolutely right Lynn. Not only that you're my role model, you're now my good luck ... Read more

Marshall Rader Oh my gosh, you're absolutely right Lynn. Not only that you're my role model, you're now my good luck charm. LOL

Marshall Rader Kind of wish I could talk to you on the phone.

Marshall Rader Finding out that I need a bypass on my lad made me frown. However, if I had a perfectly working heart ... Read more

Marshall Rader Finding out that I need a bypass on my lad made me frown. However, if I had a perfectly working heart, then the Widowmaker would of had me soon.

Lynn Loudermilk Marshall, after going through all those tests I was so relieved that I didn't have anything else goin ... Read more

Lynn Loudermilk Marshall, after going through all those tests I was so relieved that I didn't have anything else going on that needed to be fixed. My ascending aorta was measured at 3,5 but didn't need to be done. You will do great, ust listen to them and do what they ask. Yea it's hard but I know you can do it.

Marshall Rader Hi Lynn, the LAD bypass is a blessing with my Inspiris Valve soon ! I've already making diet changes ... Read more

Marshall Rader Hi Lynn, the LAD bypass is a blessing with my Inspiris Valve soon ! I've already making diet changes !! Neighbor/s loving the free unused food that I'm not going to eat !! LOL

Lynn Loudermilk What diet changes did you make?

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1728 days ago

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Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Marshall that says:

Marshall thanks. I Still have sternum pain and my ribs hurt off and on BUT I expect that with fibromyalgia. I just literally know I will have pain longer. ...Read more

Marshall thanks. I Still have sternum pain and my ribs hurt off and on BUT I expect that with fibromyalgia. I just literally know I will have pain longer. Yes I am doing well which is a blessing. Trying my best.

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1733 days ago

Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Marshall that says:

Hey Marshall, hope you are finding some relaxing time. I looked and I found this explanation on how plavix works. Hope it helps you. "Blocking platelets ...Read more

Hey Marshall, hope you are finding some relaxing time. I looked and I found this explanation on how plavix works. Hope it helps you. "Blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body." Have a great day!

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1755 days ago

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Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Marshall that says:

I chose tissue valve. I figure it this way, if I need another TAVR or something else will be there and I don't want blood thinners for life. We also travel, ...Read more

I chose tissue valve. I figure it this way, if I need another TAVR or something else will be there and I don't want blood thinners for life. We also travel, and I don't want to worry about bleeding if something happens. I wish you all the best and prayers. recovery hasn't been easy, but is getting better. The blood pressure med is giving me issues, hope to get that straighted out tomorrow.

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1759 days ago

L S posted a note for Marshall that says:

Please check my post. I am betting that the mechanical valve is THEIR IDEA. I would check out Dr Balkhy uChicago, or Dr. Joseph Lamelas, chief of cardiac ...Read more

Please check my post. I am betting that the mechanical valve is THEIR IDEA. I would check out Dr Balkhy uChicago, or Dr. Joseph Lamelas, chief of cardiac surgery at UHealth, University of Miami Health System, I just put links to my story that helps explain things I would love to help. My mom was on blood thinner had valve replacement in 1970's and it is NOT FUN or good be on the blood thinners. My valve will last 10-15 years, and is replaced through TAVR through the groin. If i can help you me know Gratefully ls

Marshall Radergot a new guestbook post

1759 days ago

Hello Marshall, welcome to our community of heart warriors. You do sound like a young 60 year old and you are in good physical shape, you should do well with ...Read more

Hello Marshall, welcome to our community of heart warriors. You do sound like a young 60 year old and you are in good physical shape, you should do well with your surgery. If you have any questions ask away, we will try to answer them. Yes, finding out that one needs open heart surgery is like being hit by a truck. We have all gone through it. It is shocking especially if you didn’t have any symptoms. We will be here to support you. Hope you keep on writing. Be well and God bless you

Marshall Rader Thank You Kindly !! I waited a year after the VA received the Echo report, and I just received the n ... Read more

Marshall Rader Thank You Kindly !! I waited a year after the VA received the Echo report, and I just received the news !! Hospital want to schedule catherization on both sides of heart 💜. Is this standard procedure ?? Thanks

I can only tell you what I went through. I did have a left heart catherization, that’s how they fou ... Read more

I can only tell you what I went through. I did have a left heart catherization, that’s how they found out exactly what was going on with my heart. As far as both sides I don’t know but maybe another heart warrior on this site can answer that. May i suggest you look at the menu on the top right hand side of this page and look to see if there is information about catherization of both sides. I wish I could answer your question but can’t. In the meantime keep yourself healthy and safe. Hopefully someone will respond soon. God bless you heart warrior!

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