Hi Steve,
Kenny & I are so glad your check up went great and to hear of
the excellent progress you are making. I know your daugther will be glad to have her ...Read more
Hi Steve,
Kenny & I are so glad your check up went great and to hear of
the excellent progress you are making. I know your daugther will be glad to have her Dad feeling great for the wedding. God Bless you and your family. We are keeping you in our prayers!
Kenny & Barbara Cooper
Steve...I was just telling Jim that I was getting concerned because I hadn\'t seen you post of your journal and was going to check with your office. Glad to ...Read more
Steve...I was just telling Jim that I was getting concerned because I hadn\'t seen you post of your journal and was going to check with your office. Glad to see things are going well and looks like you have some fun times coming up. Congratulations on the daughters up coming wedding. Thanks for sharing your journey....talk with you soon.
Jim & Marie
What an honor to walk your beautiful daughter down the aisle and sing at her wedding. You are soooo blessed....I am happy for you all. It will be even more ...Read more
What an honor to walk your beautiful daughter down the aisle and sing at her wedding. You are soooo blessed....I am happy for you all. It will be even more special because her dad is well and doing great. Thanks for sharing your great news Steve. I am happy for your whole family.
Jamie Todor
Steve. Haven\'t posted you yet. And vice versa I\'m sure. But so pleased with your outcome and congrats on the wedding. That\'s just super
Feb 11 wiill be ...Read more
Steve. Haven\'t posted you yet. And vice versa I\'m sure. But so pleased with your outcome and congrats on the wedding. That\'s just super
Feb 11 wiill be 2 days after my Avr. So. Wile I\'d like to say ill be thinking of you. NOT. :). Have a great day it
S very special. Nancy friedman st Louis
Avr. 2-9.
Steve, how wonderful you are doing! I hope I do half as well! I\'m waiting on March 13th, sometimes it seems it will never get here. Best wishes for the wedding, ...Read more
Steve, how wonderful you are doing! I hope I do half as well! I\'m waiting on March 13th, sometimes it seems it will never get here. Best wishes for the wedding, I bet you will be just a little more emotional than the ordinary father of the bride, this surgery makes us look at life with a whole different perspective.
Keep up the great work...any tips will be greatly appreciated. I will have aortic valve replacement and possible aorta repair.
Still waiting...Linda Dixon
Steve, my amazing brother, I am so proud of you! Talking with you by phone today made my heart sing. You are on a remarkable path of recovery - so strong, ...Read more
Steve, my amazing brother, I am so proud of you! Talking with you by phone today made my heart sing. You are on a remarkable path of recovery - so strong, disciplined and goal-oriented.
Great idea to measure your steps with a pedometer. May God continue to heal and strengthen your heart as you enter week three.
Cheri
Steve...glad to hear you are on with your recovery. You are still in the early stages and with the early challenges...I had the same ones. I slept in a recliner ...Read more
Steve...glad to hear you are on with your recovery. You are still in the early stages and with the early challenges...I had the same ones. I slept in a recliner for about 6 weeks, as I could not sleep on my side due to the discomfort in my sternum. I got used to it. Your walks will get better and longer quickly. Keep doing your breathing exercises...it helps a lot with your walks.
Stay positive, it does get better every day.
JH Mattingly
Hi Steve, good to hear that you are home and on your way to full recovery. We are all pulling for you to bounce back quickly. I also have severe aortic stenosis ...Read more
Hi Steve, good to hear that you are home and on your way to full recovery. We are all pulling for you to bounce back quickly. I also have severe aortic stenosis and dilated aorta and am waiting on a surgery date now. I am told waiting is the worse part, I\'m hoping that is true. Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Keep us updated.
Linda Dixon
Be patient with yourself, you are doing GREAT!
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The Lord replied, \"My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would ...Read more
Be patient with yourself, you are doing GREAT!
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The Lord replied, \"My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
\"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you.\"
..... & others continue to pray.
Steve,
Great to hear you are doing well, and home. I wa.s 58 when I had my aortic valve replace December 9, 2010. Like you I had a lot of family and friends ...Read more
Steve,
Great to hear you are doing well, and home. I wa.s 58 when I had my aortic valve replace December 9, 2010. Like you I had a lot of family and friends around me at the hospital. Like you I could not lay down to sleep for about 3 weeks, and when I finally did I still need to have my back prop up. Hang in there, and enjoy Christmas. This was a great gift I received that year. Merry Christams and many New Years to come.
Robert Kirk
Ridgecrest, Ca.
Hey Steve,
Glad that you are home, and doing well, I am 4 weeks post surgery and I am getting stronger everyday. Everyone is different so you go at your own ...Read more
Hey Steve,
Glad that you are home, and doing well, I am 4 weeks post surgery and I am getting stronger everyday. Everyone is different so you go at your own pace, you will see small changes as you go forward, things will get better, I was like you when I was first home my heart seem like it was pounding, but since then I think that it has settled down. I have a mechanical valve so biggest thing right now is getting my Coumadin levels correct. Keep up the walking it does help a lot, and continue doing your breathing exercise, I still do mine with the spirometer, I am like up to 3000 LOL. Well take care, I will keep you in my daily prayers, and it will all work out, you will see, Have a GREAT Christmas, Be THANKFUL for the many BLESSINGS we all have. jim
Hi Steve,
I am 17 days since my surgery. I know this sounds like such a small suggestion, but it works for me. My daughter bought me one of those travel pillows. ...Read more
Hi Steve,
I am 17 days since my surgery. I know this sounds like such a small suggestion, but it works for me. My daughter bought me one of those travel pillows. It looks like a bagel but it has an opening. I found that if I could relax my neck, even if I was almost in a sitting position (recliner position) I was able to fall asleep. I think because of the pain in our chests, we don\'t allow our body to relax. It has worked for me every night. It was suggested to me by a friend who had broken ribs and punctured lung from an accident. I hope it works for you. It is worth a try, its not expensive.
Jane
Thanks for writing Steve. I am sure that you are going to continue to gain strength and confidence with each day. You do have a wonderful family and I am thankful ...Read more
Thanks for writing Steve. I am sure that you are going to continue to gain strength and confidence with each day. You do have a wonderful family and I am thankful you are back home with them! Praying for your strength and confidence and for the panic to subside. (It\'s a frightening way to wake up, isn\'t it.) Merry Christmas! Kim Hampton
Steve...glad to hear things are going well. I understand about the recliner, when you have pain and can\'t lay it bed it is a much better option. Just have ...Read more
Steve...glad to hear things are going well. I understand about the recliner, when you have pain and can\'t lay it bed it is a much better option. Just have patience, you will heal and get where you need to be. Thoughts and prayers continue for you and your family.
Hi Steve, It sounds like you are on track for a miraculous recovery. Aren\'t recliners the best? Give yourself time and put your confidence & trust in your ...Read more
Hi Steve, It sounds like you are on track for a miraculous recovery. Aren\'t recliners the best? Give yourself time and put your confidence & trust in your best friend......God. Sure glad to hear from you today. Keep up the good work!
Love to you all, Gloria
Steve,
Great to hear you are home and on the mend.
Take it easy. I too had issues with sleep. It gets better. It just takes time. As Robyn, my wife, helped ...Read more
Steve,
Great to hear you are home and on the mend.
Take it easy. I too had issues with sleep. It gets better. It just takes time. As Robyn, my wife, helped me understand this is one of those \"Hurry up and... Wait\" situations. There is no rush. Do your best to enjoy being home with your family.
Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick
Steve, I have been praying for you since Robyn King told me of your surgery. I am thankful to see you are going home. I pray your recovery will be swift ...Read more
Steve, I have been praying for you since Robyn King told me of your surgery. I am thankful to see you are going home. I pray your recovery will be swift and complete. High on Him, Jim Irby
Hi Steve,
I have been reading your journal entries since the 12th. I look forward to following your recovery,also.
Do you agree that the worst part was the ...Read more
Hi Steve,
I have been reading your journal entries since the 12th. I look forward to following your recovery,also.
Do you agree that the worst part was the anxiety before surgery? You\'ll do great.
I had my aortic valve replaced in July 2011 and was back to work in 6 weeks....should have taken 8 or 10 weeks more, but that\'s just me.
May God continue to bless you in your recovery.
Sheila Garrison - Apple Valley, CA
#1 Son....This has been quite a journey for you. Thanks for letting all of us take an active part. Proud of you for the progress made and know that you will ...Read more
#1 Son....This has been quite a journey for you. Thanks for letting all of us take an active part. Proud of you for the progress made and know that you will adjust at home in no time. Do keep us posted on your continued progress. Bitsy sends her love (woof, woof) to Brownie. God Bless!!! Luv, Mom
Steve and Denise
You have been in our thoughts and prayers this week and we rejoice with you at the wonderful surgical result and Steve\'s continued recovery! ...Read more
Steve and Denise
You have been in our thoughts and prayers this week and we rejoice with you at the wonderful surgical result and Steve\'s continued recovery! We love you!
Beth and Bart
Hi Steve, Love the e-mails with the positive reports of your incredible surgery & progress! You\'re a tough guy with an awesome God in your corner. Keep ...Read more
Hi Steve, Love the e-mails with the positive reports of your incredible surgery & progress! You\'re a tough guy with an awesome God in your corner. Keep stretching to get better & we\'ll all keep praying.
Love to you, Denise, & family.
Gloria Garrett
Dr. Junaid Khan is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed thousands of heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.
I am from: Tulsa, Oklahoma
