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979 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Hi Max ,
How wonderful

Max Diggsgot a new guestbook post

979 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Hi Max ,
Good to hear from you

Baby Josie must be crawling by now .

Max Diggs Hi Ruth! She definitely is. Here she is with big sister.

Ana Brusso Adorable children 👍😍

Rose Madura Aww, look at those beautiful smiles!

Klara Čičić Oh my, how cute!!

Pamela Gregory darling!!!

Donna Casaletto Adorable 🥰‼️

Max Diggsgot a new guestbook post

1115 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Welcome to the world Josie

Max , Congratulations to you and your family !

Max Diggsgot a new guestbook post

1258 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Hi Max ,
You’re doing really well , enjoy the cardiac rehab .

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1294 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Hi max ,
Home , the fresh air and the mountains will be very welcome ! Take care to not automatically lift your little grand daughter up . It will be... Read more

Hi max ,
Home , the fresh air and the mountains will be very welcome ! Take care to not automatically lift your little grand daughter up . It will be difficult to not do it .
You ‘re doing really well

Max Diggs That's for sure. Those little arms will be wanting a lift. Discharged today at 1:00! Goodbye Hospita... Read more

Max Diggs That's for sure. Those little arms will be wanting a lift. Discharged today at 1:00! Goodbye Hospital.

Thanks Ruth.

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1296 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Hi max ,
Welcome to recovery ,
The day you had your surgery , was my two year anniversary . The 24/8 will be a date we both remember !

Max Diggs Thank you and Happy 2nd Anniversary!

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1300 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Hi max ,
wishing you good luck for your surgery tomorrow .

Max Diggs Thank you Ruth.

God bless you Max. Praying for a successful surgery tomorrow and a great recovery 🙏

Max Diggsgot a new guestbook post

1300 days ago

George Gardopee posted a note for Max that says:

Good luck tomorrow Max. You will be astonished at how quickly you will feel better.

Max Diggs Thanks George. Ready to go!

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1302 days ago

Klara Čičić reacted to this

Ruth joy posted a note for Max that says:

Hi max ,
Those are very lovely photos

. It must be lovely living up in the mountains . You ‘ll be back home before you know it . You are allowed to be... Read more

Hi max ,
Those are very lovely photos

. It must be lovely living up in the mountains . You ‘ll be back home before you know it . You are allowed to be worried and apprehensive , but you are going to be okay .
We have been through the surgery and we are still here to tell the tale . This fabulous online community is here to listen and chat if you need to .

Max Diggs Thank you Ruth. I appreciate the kind and reassuring words.

Klara Čičić Ruth, your words of reassurance always warm my heart :)) Max, good luck!! :)

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1302 days ago

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Fathiya posted a note for Max that says:

Ur almost there worrior, welcome to the club. You'll be in the hands possible. I wish you all the best and quick recovery. My prayers are with you

Max Diggs Thank you so much Fathiya. Last labs Monday and surgery at 7 on Wednesday. Let’s do this. 🙏🏻

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1304 days ago

Susan Jones posted a note for Max that says:

Good luck Max. We'll be anxious to hear from you on the recovery side. I'm still in the waiting phase and so ready to move on with my life. I know when... Read more

Good luck Max. We'll be anxious to hear from you on the recovery side. I'm still in the waiting phase and so ready to move on with my life. I know when the time comes my surgery will go fine. Yours will too. I think everyone's recovery journey is so personal and unique to them. Wear that scar as a symbol of your strength. I'll be thinking and praying for you.

Max Diggs Thank you Susan. I appreciate every prayer. The waiting is tough. My six month appointments always fe ... Read more

Max Diggs Thank you Susan. I appreciate every prayer. The waiting is tough. My six month appointments always fell in June/December so I always wondered what Christmas and Summer vacation might be like each year. I’ll be sure to post updates and best of luck to you.

Max Diggsgot a new guestbook post

1304 days ago

Bob Sorensen posted a note for Max that says:

Hey Max - welcome to the Zipper club ! The surgery is certain,y daunting but I believe the waiting is just as daunting- in a different way -I remember being ...Read more

Hey Max - welcome to the Zipper club ! The surgery is certain,y daunting but I believe the waiting is just as daunting- in a different way -I remember being pushed down to the operating at Cleveland clinic - after knowing for 40 years I had a bicuspid valve that would need to be replaced someday- and that day was right then ! I asked the transport guy if any patients “chicken” out and had to be taken back to their room-his answer surprised me when he said -“you would be surprised- quite a few !” I have always contended that you have to be very brave and mentally strong to undergo open heart surgery. Remember they do thousands of these operations with great success and I am sure yours will go well - stay strong and reassure your family that you will be out soon will see them in just a few hours- they will suffer more than you for the first day -stress is a tough thing to handle.

good luck- remember do not sneeze !!

Max Diggs Thank you Bob. I feel the same way. For the past several years I’ve gone for echos and stress tests ... Read more

Max Diggs Thank you Bob. I feel the same way. For the past several years I’ve gone for echos and stress tests every six months wondering which time would be “the one.”
Ready to do this and move on to recovery. Thanks for reaching out.

Max Diggsgot a new guestbook post

1306 days ago

Klara Čičić reacted to this

Greg Lewis posted a note for Max that says:

Hey Max! I just joined, and saw you have valve replacement coming up? I went through the same thing in 2021, just over a year ago. Let me know if you wanna ...Read more

Hey Max! I just joined, and saw you have valve replacement coming up? I went through the same thing in 2021, just over a year ago. Let me know if you wanna talk. Happy to.

Max Diggs Thanks Greg! I appreciate it.

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1306 days ago

Klara Čičić, Rose Madura reacted to this

Kenneth Southard posted a note for Max that says:

You are so lucky to have a friend who has been through it. Maybe one day, I will be that friend to someone.

Hi Kenneth, how are you doing. Hope you are doing well. Be well and God bless you

Rose Madura Kenneth, I'm sure you will be that friend someday.

Kenneth Southard Thank you both. I am doing pretty well, at least I am when I do let my mind run off and tell me that ... Read more

Kenneth Southard Thank you both. I am doing pretty well, at least I am when I do let my mind run off and tell me that I am not. I did have an incident on Saturday where I ended up in the ER. It appears to be from a change in medication. I have been okay since.

Rose Madura Oh no! Glad it was just the medicine. Try not to let your mind get away with things. I know, easie... Read more

Rose Madura Oh no! Glad it was just the medicine. Try not to let your mind get away with things. I know, easier said than done but you can do it.

Max Diggs Thanks Kenneth. I hope to do the same.

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1310 days ago

Paul Lechiaro posted a note for Max that says:

Hey Max,

Exactly the same with me. Born with bicuspid valve and over the years the doctors kept an eye on it. Never had any symptoms but last Feb was ...Read more

Hey Max,

Exactly the same with me. Born with bicuspid valve and over the years the doctors kept an eye on it. Never had any symptoms but last Feb was told that it time to think about getting it taken care of. Had surgery last November. Feeling great. Any questions feel free to ask.

Max Diggs Thanks Paul. Glad you’re doing great.
Did you have an arterial blood gas test prior to surgery? ... Read more

Max Diggs Thanks Paul. Glad you’re doing great.
Did you have an arterial blood gas test prior to surgery? I’m scheduled for one two days before surgery.

michael swarzman Thanks Max - born with bicuspid valve and am now scheduled for surgery in October at Northwestern. H ... Read more

michael swarzman Thanks Max - born with bicuspid valve and am now scheduled for surgery in October at Northwestern. Have always been active and am completely asymptomatic - am "nervous" about going in feeling fine. Am having "keyhole" which makes me feel a bit better - how long was your recovery back to your routine? Thanks, Michael

Max Diggs Hi Michael. I actually go into surgery on Wednesday. I’ll post on my recovery and hopefully by your ... Read more

Max Diggs Hi Michael. I actually go into surgery on Wednesday. I’ll post on my recovery and hopefully by your surgery time, I’ll be rather far along. Best of luck to you in October! We’ve got this!

Max Diggsgot a new guestbook post

1342 days ago

Klara Čičić reacted to this

Welcome to our heart warrior site Max. So glad you have a wonderful support system and a great family. I do hope our heart warriors can be of more support to ...Read more

Welcome to our heart warrior site Max. So glad you have a wonderful support system and a great family. I do hope our heart warriors can be of more support to you and answer questions you may have. You seemed ready to put this surgery behind you, great attitude…..God bless you in your journey. Keep on writing 🙏❤️

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