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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: June 18, 2016

Member Since: June 18, 2016

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Ron Broadhead got a guestbook from Mark Haden

5 years ago (November 6, 2020)

Hey Ron, this is Mark Haden from Oklahoma and I know you remember me. You want to catch up? markhaden@cox.net

Ron Broadhead

5 years ago (December 13, 2020)

Thanks Mark. Will definitely catch up.

Ron Broadhead

5 years ago (December 20, 2020)

Hi mark Guess we've "conversed" via email. Ron

Ron Broadhead

3 years ago (February 17, 2023)

Hi Mark - Can't believe it's been 833 days already. Time flies when the heart is working well. Ron

Ron Broadhead got a guestbook from Ted Miko

9 years ago (September 28, 2016)

Hi Ron, just wondering if you went mechanical or tissue? If you don't mind me asking. Still up in the air. I've got 11 hrs to decide. Flip a coin ? Haha.

Ron Broadhead

9 years ago (September 28, 2016)

Hi Ted I went with a tissue valve. With me, I'm a geologist so I need to go out in the field and wanted to avoid the Coumadin. Best to you on whatever you choose.

Ted Miko

9 years ago (September 28, 2016)

Your not conserned on reop in 10-15 yrs ?

Ron Broadhead

9 years ago (September 28, 2016)

Oh a little bit. But I've crossed 60 so I'm looking at perhaps one reop. The surgeon said he thought the valve he used might well last 20 years, which should just about do it for me. And I'm really enjoying the valve. I can run again, which is really... Read more.

Ted Miko

9 years ago (September 28, 2016)

Thank for the info Ron. Leaning towards tissue. Seem pretty common in my work to have cuts and bangs. Also like you , I really don't want to be held back from my wieght training. I appreciate your time.

Ron Broadhead

9 years ago (September 28, 2016)

The little bit of time is what we're all here for. Also, I added a bit to my earlier post :)

Ted Miko

9 years ago (September 28, 2016)

Lol ! I have a few on my ranch. Never thought of that though! Could be calling one sister! Lol! Take care , let us know when you win your first marathon since the new vavle!

Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (September 29, 2016)

I love this: looking at cows and wondering if your related. Hahaha!

Ron Broadhead

9 years ago (September 29, 2016)

Oh yeah - Ted woke up after surgery and found himself with a whole bunch of new sisters. Providing everything's working well I found that having a little humor toward my cow valve helps a lot. This is all really serious stuff, but just a little lighter attitude works wonders.

Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (September 29, 2016)

Ya gotta laugh at life!

Ted Miko

9 years ago (September 30, 2016)

Well. All done. And by Gods mercury i've already been wondering around. Yup went bovine. 29mm. Doc said it's the biggest hes installed. Everything goimg extremely going well. I pray eveyomu is feeling this good. Omly though my savoir Jesus ! Congrats to all who are on the healing side... Read more.

Ron Broadhead

9 years ago (September 30, 2016)

That's great Ted. Glad that you are doing so well. Enjoy your "moo valve" and your new life. It is truly a gift.

Mark Haden

5 years ago (November 6, 2020)

Ron Broadhead, I remember you from 40 years ago. You had a short stint in the oil industry and I visited you once in Socorro. Why am I on here? I was diagnosed 6 years ago with aortic stenosis and now it's time to fix it. I am 67, low... Read more.

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