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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

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

Thanks Mark. Will definitely catch up.

Ron Broadhead

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

Ron Broadhead

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

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

Your not conserned on reop in 10-15 yrs ?

Ron Broadhead

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

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

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

Ted Miko

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

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

Ron Broadhead

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

Ya gotta laugh at life!

Ted Miko

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

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

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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