Hi Steven, I just logged into the site after not being on it for probably 2 to 3 years. I wanted to reach out to see how you are doing? I hope all is well. ...Read more
Hi Steven, I just logged into the site after not being on it for probably 2 to 3 years. I wanted to reach out to see how you are doing? I hope all is well. I am doing great, Jay and I are empty nesters both kids are in college. They are both at Miami University in Oxford Ohio. Drop a quick note when you get a chance. Bridget Sawmiller
Hi Steven. I seen you have the same condition my husband does and he's right around your age. Was yours moderate or severe regurgitation when you were diagnosed? ...Read more
Hi Steven. I seen you have the same condition my husband does and he's right around your age. Was yours moderate or severe regurgitation when you were diagnosed?
Steven,
I am scheduled to have heart surgery with Dr. Johnston in the near future. I am driving up to meet with him Friday. I was reading about ...Read more
Steven,
I am scheduled to have heart surgery with Dr. Johnston in the near future. I am driving up to meet with him Friday. I was reading about all your information and noticed after going back and forth between mechanical and tissue, what made you decide on tissue? Any other information about your situation you could provide me would be great, I am having an aneurysm repair at the same time and since our age was so similar, a first hand perspective on choice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Justin
Jan Persico Justin, I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced by Dr. Johnston on February 13. He is amazing, a grea ... Read more
Jan Persico Justin, I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced by Dr. Johnston on February 13. He is amazing, a great surgeon. I was able to have a mini thoracotomy since it was the replacement only. Although I am older than both you and Steven, yet not old enough that it was forgone conclusion I would have a tissue valve, Dr. Johnston was very helpful in the decision making process. I was able to get the Trifecta valve. So far, so good. Hope it lasts a good long time. Good luck and I really think you will like Dr. Johnston and his staff. Jan
Hey Steve,
I subscribe to heartvalvesurgery's newsletter, but I very rarely spend time reading the website and have never posted on here, however your story ...Read more
Hey Steve,
I subscribe to heartvalvesurgery's newsletter, but I very rarely spend time reading the website and have never posted on here, however your story in the top 10 for the year got my attention and so I checked out your journal. We have a lot of similarities in our stories (I'm 44 and had two valve surgeries at 29 and 42, I'm a lifelong soccer player and still play at a pretty competitive level, also love the outdoors and hike a lot), so I thought I would just reach out and say happy new year and keep going strong with everything!
Peace,
Gilad
Steven Dean He Gilad, Thanks for the note. I wouldn't say I play soccer at a competitive level but I love playing ... Read more
Steven Dean He Gilad, Thanks for the note. I wouldn't say I play soccer at a competitive level but I love playing (I didn't start playing until i was 24-25 but now I play 2-4 times a week). Hope you are had a good new year and glad to hear there are other valvers out on the pitch!
I am so happy that you are doing so well. Your Mom kept telling us what a good patient you are. Have a wonderful life with your lovely wife and keep exploring ...Read more
I am so happy that you are doing so well. Your Mom kept telling us what a good patient you are. Have a wonderful life with your lovely wife and keep exploring the world. Love from Grandma Phyllis
Taco & Rocco Bellante posted a note for Steven that says:
Hey Steven, wanted to say hi from the West Coast....Rocco and Taco are very impressed with your incredible recovery. We look forward to you sending your mom ...Read more
Hey Steven, wanted to say hi from the West Coast....Rocco and Taco are very impressed with your incredible recovery. We look forward to you sending your mom back home to us soon. She rocks our world, we are lonely without her. xoxo
Bridget Sawmiller