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8 days ago

Suzette Schear posted a note for Richard that says:

What a great post about the vets. My dad is one and it’s a very challenging life. I had to get him service compensated. Long story short ...Read more

What a great post about the vets. My dad is one and it’s a very challenging life. I had to get him service compensated. Long story short he in a wheelchair is full independent lives a full life and helps other vets turn their lives around.

Richard Munson He sounds like a great guy

Richard Munson I decided to print out the 2 pictures i took at the car show and frame them. Then i plan to bring the ... Read more

Richard Munson I decided to print out the 2 pictures i took at the car show and frame them. Then i plan to bring them over to the home and try to find the 2 vets. No names. Might not be easy. Small token but hopefully appreciated.

Suzette Schear Small token- not at all. It will show the respect and remembrance of being a person and not being di ... Read more

Suzette Schear Small token- not at all. It will show the respect and remembrance of being a person and not being discarded. There are websites where vets keep in touch. Thinking the car show might have had a website . Hope your doing okay

Rose Madura That's a neat idea Richard.

Ana Brusso You can go to the home and show their pictures and then you’ll find them. What a great gesture of g ... Read more

Ana Brusso You can go to the home and show their pictures and then you’ll find them. What a great gesture of gratitude. Very thoughtful ❤️😍

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22 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Richard that says:

Very well said Richard ,
I agree .
I think that our experience of surgery was very different too , during a pandemic .
No visitors were allowed .
Everyone has... Read more

Very well said Richard ,
I agree .
I think that our experience of surgery was very different too , during a pandemic .
No visitors were allowed .
Everyone has a difference experience and everyone is an individual and their valve (s) !!!

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68 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Richard that says:

A lovely chilled out photo Richard

Long overdue …… xxx

Ana Brusso

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78 days ago

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Kathy Ozio posted a note for Richard that says:

I switched cold turkey. After the surgery, I was on a high dose of metoprolol (150 mg/day - no idea how I was even awake! LOL) and verapamil. Had ...Read more

I switched cold turkey. After the surgery, I was on a high dose of metoprolol (150 mg/day - no idea how I was even awake! LOL) and verapamil. Had weaned down to 25 mg metoprolol but needed to go back up. I tried 50 mg and it just made me so tired and I had to work. So my cardiologist switched me to bisoprolol - 2.5 mg per day. I just switched and don't recall having any issues. It has been working well and doesn't make me as tired as the metoprolol.

Richard Munson Thanks for reply. Just sent portal to my dr. Suggesting i cut back from 100 a day to 75 and test it. ... Read more

Richard Munson Thanks for reply. Just sent portal to my dr. Suggesting i cut back from 100 a day to 75 and test it. Also mentioned your med. i also need to work, and walk shadow and function. Guess i could keel over from new heart beat issue but there is also no guarantee i won’t anyway.

Marie Myers I switched directly to bisoprolol. They are both beta blockers, so no problem…

Richard Munson He just suggested cutting back a little. If it works fine, if not switch. Dart board. It will all com ... Read more

Richard Munson He just suggested cutting back a little. If it works fine, if not switch. Dart board. It will all come out in the wash i guess.

Kimberly Eisenhut Richard, I am sending prayers and hope the medications work out quickly and fix the problem. Thinkin... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Richard, I am sending prayers and hope the medications work out quickly and fix the problem. Thinking of you today

Ana Brusso Richard, my hvs brother, you are always in my prayers. 🙏❤️

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80 days ago

Fidel Martínez Ruiz posted a note for Richard that says:

I'm wondering Richard if you could ask to the doctor to change medication from metoprolol into bisoprolol, which I'm taking nowadays. I think both are from ...Read more

I'm wondering Richard if you could ask to the doctor to change medication from metoprolol into bisoprolol, which I'm taking nowadays. I think both are from the same family of meds.

Richard Munson I am going to give the new upped dosage a chance. If i feel like garbage i will mention this version ... Read more

Richard Munson I am going to give the new upped dosage a chance. If i feel like garbage i will mention this version to him. He doubled the dose from 50 mg a day to 100 a day. I have decided to try 75 a day and if i die then i made a bad decision. I need to be able to function. Thank you fidel for your post. Just had a great drive top down, with a few other cars. 82 degrees, sunny, low humidity. Burned a 1/2 tank of gas. Drill baby drill. Lol.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Enjoy driving with the top down, but with hat !!

(lol).

Susan Lynn Richard- I was on 100 mg of metoprolol succinate for the last several years. I just recently had the ... Read more

Susan Lynn Richard- I was on 100 mg of metoprolol succinate for the last several years. I just recently had the dosage reduced to 50 mg. You might not even notice a difference.

Kathy Ozio About a year ago, my doc wanted to increase my metoprolol. I did and didnt tolerate well (too sleepy ... Read more

Kathy Ozio About a year ago, my doc wanted to increase my metoprolol. I did and didnt tolerate well (too sleepy and slower thinking). He switched me to bisoprolol and it is much better.

Richard Munson Thanks kathy

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92 days ago

Rose Madura posted a note for Richard that says:

Richard, how close are you to the Normal Rockwell Museum?

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88 days ago

Kath Duggan posted a note for Richard that says:

Sitting in MGH…here for MRI ordered by your friend Dr D. Hope it goes well…hope you are doing well great

Richard Munson I hope you are o.k. Driving up to mgh is such a pain. Maybe see you next weekend. Saturday/ sunday ra ... Read more

Richard Munson I hope you are o.k. Driving up to mgh is such a pain. Maybe see you next weekend. Saturday/ sunday rain date. You’re not missing anything, its raining.

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88 days ago

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Kath Duggan posted a note for Richard that says:

Sitting in MGH…here for MRI ordered by your friend Dr D. Hope it goes well…hope you are doing well great

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101 days ago

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Fidel Martínez Ruiz posted a note for Richard that says:

Richard , "I never understood a single word, as Jeremiah said" and happen to me when put in the posts some words in spainenglish. "I'd throw away the wars, but not the cars and the bars"

Richard Munson You brought back fond 3 dog night memories of a past employee god rest his soul and his name was jere ... Read more

Richard Munson You brought back fond 3 dog night memories of a past employee god rest his soul and his name was jeremiah. When i called him on the phone i would say bullfrog and he would answer by saying joy to the world, all the boys and girls. Many calendar pages have turned since then. So i say, joy to you and me.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz 👍🍻

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98 days ago

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Suzette Schear posted a note for Richard that says:

Here’s Tigers Tuxedo. Hope you’re having fun with your car.

Kimberly Eisenhut Love this for your Tiger

Such a wonderful idea Suzette

Richard Munson Very sweet suzette. He was lucky to have you.

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117 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Richard that says:

Richard, Just checking in to see how you are doing. hope your car has gotten fixed and you are able to go to some shows soon :)
Give Shadow a pet for me and... Read more

Richard, Just checking in to see how you are doing. hope your car has gotten fixed and you are able to go to some shows soon :)
Give Shadow a pet for me and tell Nancy hello

Richard Munson Car fixed thank you. When i doubt replace everything. Not hearts of course.

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131 days ago

Suzette Schear posted a note for Richard that says:

Geez. I know all about that. How dare your mechanic go on vacation. They are still looking for a cat for my car but can drive it. Last time I was waiting ...Read more

Geez. I know all about that. How dare your mechanic go on vacation. They are still looking for a cat for my car but can drive it. Last time I was waiting for 3 months for the computer engine they don’t make the parts anymore. Glad it’s only mental and your health is okay

Richard Munson Not to sound anti mechanic, we all deserve a vacation. But not on my dime. LOL. He is a great guy by ... Read more

Richard Munson Not to sound anti mechanic, we all deserve a vacation. But not on my dime. LOL. He is a great guy by the way. My gripe was i bought a complete brake kit and he only changed one brake line hose saying that would fix it. Guess what, he was wrong. My creedo. When in doubt replace everything. I already bought the parts. The good news. Sundays car show was just cancelled due to wet field. Yahoo.

Suzette Schear You know you set your self up for teasing you had the hit please do both breaks. Well at least your ... Read more

Suzette Schear You know you set your self up for teasing you had the hit please do both breaks. Well at least your car will be done in time for shows raindate

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132 days ago

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Suzette Schear posted a note for Richard that says:

Hi Richard was locked out of my account for awhile how are you feeling and how is your health doing? I couldn’t think what to do with Tigers urn ...Read more

Hi Richard was locked out of my account for awhile how are you feeling and how is your health doing? I couldn’t think what to do with Tigers urn so I thought to make a Build a bear and put the urn in it. You would laugh at all the stuff you can buy for these bears including underwear. I never laughed so hard.

Richard Munson That is a very sweet gesture for your friend. My focus at the moment is not my health buts its gettin ... Read more

Richard Munson That is a very sweet gesture for your friend. My focus at the moment is not my health buts its getting my brakes fixed in my car. I can’t drive it and my mechanic is on vacation. Mental health frustration

Kimberly Eisenhut This is so sweet :) Hope hugging your teddy and having him around help you a bit.
Richard, hope thos... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut This is so sweet :) Hope hugging your teddy and having him around help you a bit.
Richard, hope those breaks get fixed so you can enjoy your cruising again very soon

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162 days ago

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Suzette Schear posted a note for Richard that says:

My heart was repaired only to be broken, my Tiger had to have another surgery he woke up after was getting hugs and petted by the vet and when they went back ...Read more

My heart was repaired only to be broken, my Tiger had to have another surgery he woke up after was getting hugs and petted by the vet and when they went back to check on him he was gone. All happened on Good Friday.

Ana Brusso Oh Suzette, so sorry to hear this sad news. I know your heart is broken but I will pray for God to he ... Read more

Ana Brusso Oh Suzette, so sorry to hear this sad news. I know your heart is broken but I will pray for God to heal your pain. God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura Suzette, I'm so sorry to hear about Tiger. You have been through so much. And now this. I will pray ... Read more

Rose Madura Suzette, I'm so sorry to hear about Tiger. You have been through so much. And now this. I will pray for you to have peace. 🙏❤️

Susan Lynn I'm so sorry to hear of Tiger's passing. 😪

Pamela Gregory I am so sorry about Tiger. Losing our fur babies is losing part of our family members. They love unc... Read more

Pamela Gregory I am so sorry about Tiger. Losing our fur babies is losing part of our family members. They love unconditionally and are always happy to see us. Sending hugs

Marie Myers Our pets are part of our precious family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Tiger…

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163 days ago

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Susan Dunne posted a note for Richard that says:

Richard....happy very belated birthday. I have been off this site for a bit so I haven't seen your posts. I just scanned through the posts and cartoons. ...Read more

Richard....happy very belated birthday. I have been off this site for a bit so I haven't seen your posts. I just scanned through the posts and cartoons. You bring sunshine to heart valve surgery site. Thank you for your presence, humor and wit. I will be 85 in two weeks. Thanks to my aortic valve surgery over a year ago I am doing great. Bloodwork and tests like a 25 year old.

Just had to say thanks friend. Susan🙋

Richard Munson Susan, nice to hear you are doing well. Keep up the good work. Nice that you feel 25. Next you will b ... Read more

Richard Munson Susan, nice to hear you are doing well. Keep up the good work. Nice that you feel 25. Next you will be on the 20 year old dating site.

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164 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for Richard that says:

Just read about Shadow. How upsetting. I read the following and wanted to share, though you probably are already aware of:

Zinc Deficiency: ...Read more

Just read about Shadow. How upsetting. I read the following and wanted to share, though you probably are already aware of:

Zinc Deficiency: Sled dogs, particularly Huskies and Malamutes, are prone to zinc deficiency. This can disrupt taurine uptake in the brain, leading to abnormal electrical activity and seizure

Richard Munson I did not know that, thank you. I will check it out.

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165 days ago

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Rose Madura posted a note for Richard that says:

Richard, I just read about Shadow's seizures. I'm so sorry to hear this and I can only imagine how upsetting this is for you. Prayers for you and Nancy. Stay ...Read more

Richard, I just read about Shadow's seizures. I'm so sorry to hear this and I can only imagine how upsetting this is for you. Prayers for you and Nancy. Stay strong my friend. 🙏👍

Ana Brusso Just now connecting and read about Shadow’s seizures Richard. I’m so sorry he had another seizure ... Read more

Ana Brusso Just now connecting and read about Shadow’s seizures Richard. I’m so sorry he had another seizure and you got a nasty bite not on purpose of course. I can imagine how upsetting this was for all of you. I will pray for you, Nancy and Shadow. As our dear Rose said, stay strong dear friend. God bless you and know you are all loved. 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Wishing the best for you, your family and Shadow

Richard Munson Thank you all.

Pamela Gregory OMG! I didn't know he had another seizure. I will hope and pray that your precious fur baby will ove... Read more

Pamela Gregory OMG! I didn't know he had another seizure. I will hope and pray that your precious fur baby will overcome this

Pamela Gregory Just read your post from yesterday. I think switching the flea and tick medication is a really smart... Read more

Pamela Gregory Just read your post from yesterday. I think switching the flea and tick medication is a really smart start! He will be ok

. Just need to figure it out.

Kimberly Eisenhut Richard, I will also say a prayer for Shadow and your family today

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219 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Richard that says:

Richard ,
VEERY funny !!!!

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250 days ago

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Ana Brusso posted a note for Richard that says:

Hello my dear hvs brother, how are you doing? Are the eyes ok now? The prostate? Your beautiful heart? I always keep you in my prayers so the “man upstairs” ...Read more

Hello my dear hvs brother, how are you doing? Are the eyes ok now? The prostate? Your beautiful heart? I always keep you in my prayers so the “man upstairs” as you call Him, watches over you. Our beautiful Susan Lynn is coming to meet with me on Tuesday. I’m so grateful and excited. We will share pictures. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend
🙏❤️🥰😘🤗

Deena Z Hi to you both,

Richard Munson Not you first visit with susan as i recall. Eyes good, prostate recheck in spring, my echo is a month ... Read more

Richard Munson Not you first visit with susan as i recall. Eyes good, prostate recheck in spring, my echo is a month away. Very cold here but we had a spirited walk today. Hopefully we will see a picture or 2 of tuesdays reunion.

Kimberly Eisenhut Hello to you all and hope you have a wonderful visit Ana and Susan Lynn. Hello to my HVS stepdad Ric... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Hello to you all and hope you have a wonderful visit Ana and Susan Lynn. Hello to my HVS stepdad Richard

Rose Madura Can't wait to see the pictures!

Ana Brusso I can’t wait. She is such a good kid, my little Angel 😇❤️🙏

Klara Čičić Hello to you all, my dear people.... I think about this wonderful community often and you are always ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hello to you all, my dear people.... I think about this wonderful community often and you are always in my repaired heart. I am doing fine, very busy with my job and the kids :) hug to you all from Croatia

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263 days ago

Jack Lake posted a note for Richard that says:

Hey Richard

yes traffic is a nightmare. I book all of my appointments earlier in the day just to avoid it especially coming in from the north shore. ...Read more

Hey Richard

yes traffic is a nightmare. I book all of my appointments earlier in the day just to avoid it especially coming in from the north shore. I have my pre-op next Wednesday and I’m looking forward to see what that appointment will be like.
I know what you mean by sitting in the waiting room on the day of the surgery. They have a great system how they move everyone along.

talk again soon.

Jack

Richard Munson Let us know how it goes. There will be a lot of testing for sure.

Richard Munson My grandson is at northeastern and i cringe going to visit. I will be at a trade show in boston early ... Read more

Richard Munson My grandson is at northeastern and i cringe going to visit. I will be at a trade show in boston early march. The thoughts of it gets me woozy. How people do that every day is a mystery to me.

Civita Fahey its getting worse by the day.. Even up here on the North Shore traffic is getting horrendous.. What i ... Read more

Civita Fahey its getting worse by the day.. Even up here on the North Shore traffic is getting horrendous.. What is going on?

Richard Munson Masshole

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263 days ago

John Lake posted a note for Richard that says:

Hi Richard,

Like yourself, I live in Mass. and I am having surgery at MGH for a BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE with SEVERE REGURGITATION on February 11th. I'm ...Read more

Hi Richard,

Like yourself, I live in Mass. and I am having surgery at MGH for a BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE with SEVERE REGURGITATION on February 11th. I'm a bit nervous (which I guess is normal) but I know that we are both very lucky to live where we do and have great hospitals around us. I have been reading up on a lot of things on what to expect and it is calming after reading the success stories of so many people on this page.

Jack Lake

Richard Munson Jack, nice to hear from you. First and foremost, its a great hospital. There is more to the big pictu ... Read more

Richard Munson Jack, nice to hear from you. First and foremost, its a great hospital. There is more to the big picture regarding hvs than just the doctors. The support staff i found to be a-one. I was in the middle of covid. The downside to mgh for me was post surgical follow up visits. Storrow drive, ugh. Of course you are nervous, i was a mess. You will get a ton of advice on how to not be nervous but for me it was always the elephant in the room. Yes, it sounds like i am making this up, but i did try and melt into the woodwork of the waiting room when they called my name to be prepped for surgery. Except i was the only guy waiting so i got busted. Feel free to ask me any specific questions you can think of. My surgery was mitral valve but its all open heart surgery in the end. Best of luck.

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268 days ago

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Suzette Schear posted a note for Richard that says:

Just saying hello.

Richard Munson Suzette, what a nice thought after just returning from dog training class. Shadow was on his game ton ... Read more

Richard Munson Suzette, what a nice thought after just returning from dog training class. Shadow was on his game tonight.

Suzette Schear I’m glad Shadow was on his game. He needs a good treat. The proud parents. I used to watch the d ... Read more

Suzette Schear I’m glad Shadow was on his game. He needs a good treat. The proud parents. I used to watch the dog whisper I learned a lot from that show. Tiger finally got the cone off his head. He’s back to his Tigerism. I’m so happy to see he is back to himself.

Richard Munson Nice to hear tiger is back and that it was benign. Now a temperature rise would make my life better. ... Read more

Richard Munson Nice to hear tiger is back and that it was benign. Now a temperature rise would make my life better.

Suzette Schear You’re telling me . I just walked super fast to train to get 6:36 train I’m out of breathe I hat ... Read more

Suzette Schear You’re telling me . I just walked super fast to train to get 6:36 train I’m out of breathe I hate this weather. Yesterday I was talking to a lady in bathroom and I said thank his we are not Alaska she said she just moved from Alaska what are the odds. Lol

Kimberly Eisenhut Well, I will chime in today and say "Hello" too :)
Yes, very cold here also! In the teens and 20s ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Well, I will chime in today and say "Hello" too :)
Yes, very cold here also! In the teens and 20s every day. Be careful walking in this cold, no slip and falls please. Although, I will say, there is so much salt on the roads and we do not have sidewalks in my neighborhood, guess it would be pretty hard to slip on anything. So much salt, the roads are actually completely white.

Richard Munson Salt can raise your blood pressure. Be careful. Don’t lick the street.

Suzette Schear I already fell once on the ice but thank goodness it wasn’t due to ohs. Just ice this time and he ... Read more

Suzette Schear I already fell once on the ice but thank goodness it wasn’t due to ohs. Just ice this time and hello Kimberly hope your staying warm as well

Richard Munson Kim will stay warm, she has a warm generous heart and she makes awesome key rings.

Suzette Schear Oh I know she has a warm generous heart by the responses I have seen now I can use the name kim but h ... Read more

Suzette Schear Oh I know she has a warm generous heart by the responses I have seen now I can use the name kim but have no idea about key rings.

Kimberly Eisenhut Richard, I will refrain from licking the street

Thank you HVS step dad for the kind words. You have... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Richard, I will refrain from licking the street

Thank you HVS step dad for the kind words. You have a good heart as well, no pun intended

Suzette, I have an Etsy shop called Rustic Midwest Charm.

Suzette Schear Kim Richard and Suzette all have good hearts pun purposely intended. Kim I’m glad you don’t lick ... Read more

Suzette Schear Kim Richard and Suzette all have good hearts pun purposely intended. Kim I’m glad you don’t lick the streets, it’s such a bad habit lol. I like Etsy I check it out. Time for another cold 5:00 am morning good night I need to try to sleep

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276 days ago

Hi Richard,

If I have to have surgery someday, it would most likely be at Mass. General. I read a post of yours that you were very happy with all of ...Read more

Hi Richard,

If I have to have surgery someday, it would most likely be at Mass. General. I read a post of yours that you were very happy with all of your providers, but I didn’t see a surgeon mentioned specifically. What is your surgeon’s name?

Thank you,

Joanne

Civita Fahey Hi Joanne, I'm from Topsfield MA not too far from you. I had mine at the Brigham but, we are so luck ... Read more

Civita Fahey Hi Joanne, I'm from Topsfield MA not too far from you. I had mine at the Brigham but, we are so lucky to have some of the best hospitals in the country in our back yard.

Richard Munson Joanne, i am pleased to share my mgh doctors names with you. I noticed your issue is mitral valve whi ... Read more

Richard Munson Joanne, i am pleased to share my mgh doctors names with you. I noticed your issue is mitral valve which was mine. My mgh cardiologist is dr. Dal bianco. In my eyes, he is the premier boston area mitral valve person. And a nice guy to boot. He lives and breathes mitral valves. Check his bio. My surgeon dr. Serguie melnitchuck ( spelling) was actually recommended to me by dr. Dal bianco. His specialty is minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. Equally nice. Very capable. Not knowing what your particular mitral valve situation is, i can advise you to not wait until the bitter end to get the surgery. The reason: your first option should always be repair instead of replace if possible. More feasible than if you are in dire straits. One question i asked dr. Dal bianco after about 2 years of echo testing was is there a chance this can heal itself? It was gradually getting worse. His answer was no , so i said do it.

Yes, Civita, it’s great to have top hospitals not too far away!
Thank you for sharing your surg ... Read more

Yes, Civita, it’s great to have top hospitals not too far away!
Thank you for sharing your surgeon’s name, Richard. It helps to be well informed before I meet my cardiologist in Nashua for the first time on 1/13. My hospital up here has a connection with MGH and sends patients there. We’ll see what they say about my two leaky valves.

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286 days ago

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Pamela Gregory posted a note for Richard that says:

Good morning Richard! I hope you and Nancy are enjoying this fun Christmas season. How is Shadow doing? Thanks for always giving me a giggle when I read... Read more

Good morning Richard! I hope you and Nancy are enjoying this fun Christmas season. How is Shadow doing? Thanks for always giving me a giggle when I read your posts

Richard Munson Thanks for asking. Just got back from our daily walk and it was great. He Took care of both ends. We ... Read more

Richard Munson Thanks for asking. Just got back from our daily walk and it was great. He Took care of both ends. We pick up of course. Saw a few dogs from a distance and had his 2 sniffs. We adhere to our trainers strict guidelines on our walks. No dog interaction and a maximum of 2 brief sniffs in our 3 miles. No dog interaction speaks for itself, and If you let a dog sniff till their hearts content, they will stop every 2 inches and hence no exercise. As our trainer says, its called a walk not a stop. I passed by a dog person today , we see often who’s dog was sniffing another dogs whatever. We walk briskly. So once we finished another mile, we turned and came back. This same woman had moved about 10 feet from when we passed her earlier. Not me.

Kimberly Eisenhut Good to see you and Shadow doing well and enjoying your walks :) Sending lots of good wishes and lov... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Good to see you and Shadow doing well and enjoying your walks :) Sending lots of good wishes and love to you and yours this Holiday Richard

Pamela Gregory I have to admit my walks are less motivated since Maisy died. Sometimes it's depressing so I try to ... Read more

Pamela Gregory I have to admit my walks are less motivated since Maisy died. Sometimes it's depressing so I try to take a different path or go to the gym on a treadmill. Seems like Shadow hasn't had anymore "episodes" thankfully! Really happy about that

. Give that cute fur baby a hug from me!