Dear Michael and family,
I am looking forward to my one year anniversary as well. We are so blessed to enjoy the days.
God Bless
John Madonna
Las Vegas ...Read more
Dear Michael and family,
I am looking forward to my one year anniversary as well. We are so blessed to enjoy the days.
God Bless
John Madonna
Las Vegas nv
Dear Michael and family,
Congratulations on your anniversary. It is an important milestone.nI had MVR on 3/2/10 and am doing great. I too, have a daughter that ...Read more
Dear Michael and family,
Congratulations on your anniversary. It is an important milestone.nI had MVR on 3/2/10 and am doing great. I too, have a daughter that was born with TOF, and we thought needed no further repairs. She is 25 and we were just told she needs a PVR within a year from now. What type of valve did you use? Also, did they say down the road it could be repaired percutaneously? Thank you so much for your input....there are not many on here with this type of repair.
Good luck,
Theresa C.
NJ
Michael Rogers Hi Teresa - glad to hear you're doing well. Sorry to hear about your daughter but for me, my recover ... Read more
Michael Rogers Hi Teresa - glad to hear you're doing well. Sorry to hear about your daughter but for me, my recovery time was far less than I originally thought. The type of valve is a pericardial tissue heart valve in the aortic position, 25 millimeters. I got a card in the mail after surgery giving the exact type of artificial part that is in my body. I'm not sure that this particular valve would be able to be repaired percutaneously, that was not an option for me. Feel free to keep us up on her progress.
Hello! Thank you for your note. My surgery is next Wednesday so I\'m getting down to the last few days...your note was very much appreciated :) My mom is ...Read more
Hello! Thank you for your note. My surgery is next Wednesday so I\'m getting down to the last few days...your note was very much appreciated :) My mom is planning on posting on the journal for me. It\'s good to know that the journal helped Michael through his recovery. I\'m just trying to keep my thoughts on what it will be like two or three months out instead of focusing on what it will feel like immediately after surgery! Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts.
-Shari
Hi there Michael\'s parents (and Michael)!
Thanks for your response. My name is Shari Rosenberg and I started a journal (one entry) but will start writing ...Read more
Hi there Michael\'s parents (and Michael)!
Thanks for your response. My name is Shari Rosenberg and I started a journal (one entry) but will start writing in it more when my surgery gets closer (end of September). You are welcome to follow it of course if you are interested!
Best of luck to Michael! Thanks for this great journal!
Shari
Michael Rogers Hi Shari, you have been on our minds for the last few days. What day is your surgery? You will do GRE ... Read more
Michael Rogers Hi Shari, you have been on our minds for the last few days. What day is your surgery? You will do GREAT!!! Do you have someone to post your progress on your journal? I am sorry for all the questions,it's we know how Michael felt when we read the posts to him after we gave a progress report. You will be in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Jim, Linda & Michael Rogers
Hi Michael! It looks like you\'re done with your journal but your story and positive energy have really made me feel better about things as a fellow young ...Read more
Hi Michael! It looks like you\'re done with your journal but your story and positive energy have really made me feel better about things as a fellow young valve surgery patient! I am getting surgery in September, which is now right around the corner! And I found your journal which has been very positive and energetic. Best of luck to you on the next chapter of your life and thanks for sharing your story!
Michael Rogers Hi Fellow young valve surgery patient! This is Michael's mom. We are so glad you have been comforte ... Read more
Michael Rogers Hi Fellow young valve surgery patient! This is Michael's mom. We are so glad you have been comforted and encouraged by Michael's story and we will be praying for your surgery as well as for your full recovery! I can't speak for how Michael felt during the process, but I do know that it was so helpful to him and his emotional healing to use the journal to communicate with his friends and loved ones through the process. Please let us know if you've set up your journal and your name so that we can follow your progress as you recover. Our prayers are with you!!
Linda and Jim Rogers (Michael's parents)
Hi Michael- I work with your Dad and wanted to send my congratulations on a wonderful recovery.
I have been thinking of you all since your Dad told me about ...Read more
Hi Michael- I work with your Dad and wanted to send my congratulations on a wonderful recovery.
I have been thinking of you all since your Dad told me about the surgery.
Warmest Regards,
Anna Cohen
Rogers Clan,
You are inspiration...
http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2011/07/06/pulmonary-replacement-fundraiser-journals-bleiweis/ ...Read more
Rogers Clan,
You are inspiration...
http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2011/07/06/pulmonary-replacement-fundraiser-journals-bleiweis/
Thanks soooooooo much!
Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick
michael lucky for you I LOVE lemonade! put me down for 10 cups. I was out of town and missed it! My dad starts his cancer radiation next week so much going ...Read more
michael lucky for you I LOVE lemonade! put me down for 10 cups. I was out of town and missed it! My dad starts his cancer radiation next week so much going on here as well but never stop thinking about you and your wonderful family. I will cut you a check tomorrow and beckon for Jim to come pick it up. Keep smiling sunshine. All my love. Jenn Heller.
Michael Rogers Jenn, you're so great keeping up with Michael's journal! We'll be praying for your dad as he begins ... Read more
Michael Rogers Jenn, you're so great keeping up with Michael's journal! We'll be praying for your dad as he begins his radiation.
You sound like you are doing great! Bike riding is one of my favorite forms of exercise plus nice to be riding along a golf course. Relaxing. Keep up the ...Read more
You sound like you are doing great! Bike riding is one of my favorite forms of exercise plus nice to be riding along a golf course. Relaxing. Keep up the good work!
Love you,
Auntie Di
Hey Michael, are you doing cardiac rehab? Usually you can start that 4 weeks post-op if it\'s available. For lots of folks insurance covers it. It speeds ...Read more
Hey Michael, are you doing cardiac rehab? Usually you can start that 4 weeks post-op if it\'s available. For lots of folks insurance covers it. It speeds recovery and makes you stronger. -- DVB
I know you\'re busy....but what about posting the pictures of you playing guitar and the giant Zebra sneaking up on you???? I know, I\'m a slave driver , just ...Read more
I know you\'re busy....but what about posting the pictures of you playing guitar and the giant Zebra sneaking up on you???? I know, I\'m a slave driver , just ask Conner! The count down to college is this week, taking him up on Saturday....and somehow need to fit a birthday party for Evan in too...oh, yeah, and today is MY birthday! June! Ugh! Have a GREAT day! XOXOXOX Mrs. Holland
Hi Michael,
It was great to see you yesterday - looking better each time! We could all see such a difference! We could see a difference in the lighter spirits ...Read more
Hi Michael,
It was great to see you yesterday - looking better each time! We could all see such a difference! We could see a difference in the lighter spirits of your family too. Enjoy your time with Grandma and Grandpa - great chance to ask them questions about their life experiences, childhood, special things they remember. Your very fortunate to have them there with you. Love you sweetie, see you soon.
The Rawles
Hi Mikey,
You have gone from hugging Lady Bugs,
to playing guitar. Now thats progress.
Glad to know you are getting better all the time.
I spoke to the rim ...Read more
Hi Mikey,
You have gone from hugging Lady Bugs,
to playing guitar. Now thats progress.
Glad to know you are getting better all the time.
I spoke to the rim guy and he will be able to get your rims from me next Thursday.
He stays busy,
Talk to ya soon,
Dale Blake
Michael,
What great news! Keep up the good work. These two weeks have flown by for us, although I am sure you do not feel the same way. But hopefully, you can ...Read more
Michael,
What great news! Keep up the good work. These two weeks have flown by for us, although I am sure you do not feel the same way. But hopefully, you can look back and see what amazing progress you have made and can feel like you are well on your way to recovery. We continue to pray for God\'s healing and strength. Say hello to everyone for us. Love, Aunt Karen for all
Hey Michael, It was so great seeing you yesterday. Thanks for stopping by with your dad. You are doing amazing and look incredible. I would be curled up ...Read more
Hey Michael, It was so great seeing you yesterday. Thanks for stopping by with your dad. You are doing amazing and look incredible. I would be curled up in a corner in the fetal position because I\'m such a wimp (ssshh, don\'t tell anyone!) ... lol ... Someone a few posts down said to enjoy all this attention now because before you know it will be gone. I have a feeling you were never starved for attention before and won\'t be in the future. You\'re a sweetie and a great young man! Go take care of yourself and we\'ll see you soon. Jenn Heller ... oh Pam is sad she missed you yesterday, um, not that I rubbed it in or anything! lol ...
Michael, great update report and glad to see all the support you are getting with Grandma and Grandpa visiting. Now that we are back in Michigan, I am not ...Read more
Michael, great update report and glad to see all the support you are getting with Grandma and Grandpa visiting. Now that we are back in Michigan, I am not getting as much golf in as we did before you graduation. Wish we could visit to have you drive me around on the courses and you will be out there hitting those long drives and making fantastic shots before long, Michael. Keep up the great progress and get your breathing exercises in each day. Love, Aunt Cindy and Uncle Dick
I am from: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
