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1318 days ago

Heather Kelly posted a note for Terry that says:

Thank you Terry for your continued posts. It is so encouraging to read your story and how well you have done. I am encouraged by it also. I have just joined ...Read more

Thank you Terry for your continued posts. It is so encouraging to read your story and how well you have done. I am encouraged by it also. I have just joined this group and am so glad that I did. Blessings to you. I am from Florida myself. I grew up in Inverness, FL on the west side of state; about a 1/2 hour south of Ocala and an hour north of Tampa.

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2377 days ago

Patricia posted a note for Terry that says:

Hello Terry, Thank you for sharing your wonderful news. My mother had AVR surgery in her seventies and lived another 16 healthy years until her kidneys failed. ...Read more

Hello Terry, Thank you for sharing your wonderful news. My mother had AVR surgery in her seventies and lived another 16 healthy years until her kidneys failed. Her new tissue valve served her well. My valve replacement was Nov 1 at age 73 and I am hoping to join the many like you and my mother who are given more happy years with family and friends. Thank you for the inspiring update.

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2609 days ago

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don frantz posted a note for Terry that says:

So glad you are doing so well! We certainly can't complain about medical treatment, even here in Canada where my surgery was done. Got to give God the credit, ...Read more

So glad you are doing so well! We certainly can't complain about medical treatment, even here in Canada where my surgery was done. Got to give God the credit, tho'.

Terry Chase Definitely. And thank you for the good wishes.

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3999 days ago

Hey Terry. You are the vision of good health and thanks for the kind words. I was wondering what you talk about when you go to see the Cardiologist? How ...Read more

Hey Terry. You are the vision of good health and thanks for the kind words. I was wondering what you talk about when you go to see the Cardiologist? How often should one see a cardiologist post surgery? Bob O.

Terry Chase My cardiologist likes to see patients quarterly. He monitors all kinds of things, and he’s a reall ... Read more

Terry Chase My cardiologist likes to see patients quarterly. He monitors all kinds of things, and he’s a really neat guy who’s fun to visit. He’s a 74 year old genius on all things medical.

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4729 days ago

Terry. It is so great to hear how well you are doing. And in re reading your posts i am so touched by your comments and prayers for me. Thank you so much. I ...Read more

Terry. It is so great to hear how well you are doing. And in re reading your posts i am so touched by your comments and prayers for me. Thank you so much. I am doing well, but am due for my regular six month follow up in cleveland oct 30. So im reluctant to say too much until then. But so far so good, but its been a struggle emotionally. Ive learned to pray, and humbly accept your prayers. Youre a wonderful person. Ruth howell.....ruthjohnhowell@gmail.com

Terry Chase Ruth: I often think of you and the ordeal you went through. I am so glad to hear you are doing well. ... Read more

Terry Chase Ruth: I often think of you and the ordeal you went through. I am so glad to hear you are doing well. Keep faith in your heart. We are all miracles.

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4729 days ago

Congratulations on reaching the two year milestone and wishing you many more years of great health. I would be happier if I could get my blood pressure under ...Read more

Congratulations on reaching the two year milestone and wishing you many more years of great health. I would be happier if I could get my blood pressure under better control. But all in all, we\'re all blessed to be alive! Fran

Terry Chase Thanks, Fran. BP is tough. Some naturally have low and some high. So far I'm lucky, but I do miss ... Read more

Terry Chase Thanks, Fran. BP is tough. Some naturally have low and some high. So far I'm lucky, but I do miss salt.

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4729 days ago

Terry, thanks for the update. I had my aortic valve replaced two days before your surgery, as you doubtless remember(!), and I am feeling about like I did 3 ...Read more

Terry, thanks for the update. I had my aortic valve replaced two days before your surgery, as you doubtless remember(!), and I am feeling about like I did 3 or 4 years ago. The valve is working great, but because of setbacks caused by coronary artery narrowing, I am not quite where I would otherwise be by now. However, I am excited at age 78 to see a slight increase in what I am able to do every couple of weeks. (It has been about 9 weeks since I had a stent inserted.) Have you had an angiogram since the surgery? I am wondering if aortic stenosis is usually accompanied by arterial sclerosis. Love to you! Don F.

Terry Chase Don: I remember. I have had no blockages, so fingers crossed. I have friends who have had stents an ... Read more

Terry Chase Don: I remember. I have had no blockages, so fingers crossed. I have friends who have had stents and were recovered within a month or two. Best of luck with healing

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4929 days ago

Terry, Thanks for sharing. I am post op 10 weeks and doing well. Not 100% but each weeks gets better. Yes, I agree, I had 2 days of migraines in hospital. ...Read more

Terry, Thanks for sharing. I am post op 10 weeks and doing well. Not 100% but each weeks gets better. Yes, I agree, I had 2 days of migraines in hospital. I\'m sure pain medication link plus stress of surgery. It is so good to hear how well you are doing. Thanks for letting us know...it gets better and better!!! Janis Kielbasa

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4929 days ago

Thanks for posting again Terry. I am 5 weeks post op, feeling very good, walking a ton, but still not \"me\" yet. I am glad to know what the future holds. ...Read more

Thanks for posting again Terry. I am 5 weeks post op, feeling very good, walking a ton, but still not \"me\" yet. I am glad to know what the future holds. Wishing you the very best, -Mitch Friedman

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4930 days ago

Hi Terry Great to hear such a good report, especially from one of the \"oldsters\". I count myself in that category as I will be 73 in May. Second anniversary ...Read more

Hi Terry Great to hear such a good report, especially from one of the \"oldsters\". I count myself in that category as I will be 73 in May. Second anniversary the 28th for double valve surgery. Some of my heart problems (enlarged heart and a-fib) were not resolved with the surgery as I knew they wouldn\'t be. But know I would not be as active as I am if I hadn\'t had the surgery. take care, stay healthy and know you will enjoy life. Fran

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4930 days ago

Hi. Thx terry. We decided a long time ago not to partipate in Down days ! Ha ha. So all good. Thx so much !

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4930 days ago

terry thank you !! just had it done 4 weeks ago...and feel like you do. (close /in age) sort of. bottom line.. good for you !!!! I feel FAB now...and ...Read more

terry thank you !! just had it done 4 weeks ago...and feel like you do. (close /in age) sort of. bottom line.. good for you !!!! I feel FAB now...and can\'t wait for 17 months !! best to you .. Nancy Friedman, St Louis ARV 2-9-12

Terry Chase Nancy: As good as you feel now, although in the early months there will be ups and downs, you will f ... Read more

Terry Chase Nancy: As good as you feel now, although in the early months there will be ups and downs, you will feel better and better. Good luck to you and hang in there.

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4930 days ago

Wow, what a positive message. I\'m hoping that the lack of energy I\'ve attributed to getting older is actually related to my MVP, and that I\'ll recover to ...Read more

Wow, what a positive message. I\'m hoping that the lack of energy I\'ve attributed to getting older is actually related to my MVP, and that I\'ll recover to a New Me! Selma in Woodstock

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4930 days ago

Terry, Good to hear you are doing so well. I agree about the energy level after my surgery, it has increased a lot. I just celebrated two years after mitral ...Read more

Terry, Good to hear you are doing so well. I agree about the energy level after my surgery, it has increased a lot. I just celebrated two years after mitral repair surgery.Continued good health to you. Theresa C. NJ

Terry Chase Thanks, Theresa. Continuing good health to you also.

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5095 days ago

Happy one year Terry! I love the window entry. I agree that the physical discomforts seem very far away now. I do not mind my sternotomy scar. On stressful ...Read more

Happy one year Terry! I love the window entry. I agree that the physical discomforts seem very far away now. I do not mind my sternotomy scar. On stressful days it is a reminder of what is really important to me. Amy Szalony

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5097 days ago

Hi Terry, I am reading your journals and appreciate your insights. Your wisdom is comforting. As the caregiver for Tim Lockard, who is day 1- post-op, after ...Read more

Hi Terry, I am reading your journals and appreciate your insights. Your wisdom is comforting. As the caregiver for Tim Lockard, who is day 1- post-op, after waiting 4 days to get his sternum closed ...and is in excruciating pain... I am seeking perspective. Hope you are enjoying sunshine and blue skies, in a real and metaphorical sense. (-: Thank you. -Amy Anderson

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5098 days ago

Hi Terry That one year mark is worth celebrating and hope you and hubby will do that. We have been blessed with excellent doctors and exceptional care to achieve ...Read more

Hi Terry That one year mark is worth celebrating and hope you and hubby will do that. We have been blessed with excellent doctors and exceptional care to achieve heart health. A prayer or two along the way has also helped. Wishing you many more reunions to attend. Stay healthy. Fran

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5098 days ago

Hi Terry, Good to see your post.. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!! You are so right. Do not fear a sternotomy. Frankly, I feel it gives the surgeon better access, although ...Read more

Hi Terry, Good to see your post.. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!! You are so right. Do not fear a sternotomy. Frankly, I feel it gives the surgeon better access, although my surgeon does not agree with me. A long a healthy life to you and all of us. Ruth Howell

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5098 days ago

Great report, Terry! So encouraging to all. I think we had surgery on the same day, but I am too lazy to look up the date! I will write a report later today. ...Read more

Great report, Terry! So encouraging to all. I think we had surgery on the same day, but I am too lazy to look up the date! I will write a report later today. may God continue to bless you. love, Don

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5098 days ago

Hi Terry, had my surgery a few weeks ago - feeling fine. pete

Terry Chase Pete: You had the surgery at last. Hope you do great. A long wait but at last it's done. Best of luck ... Read more

Terry Chase Pete: You had the surgery at last. Hope you do great. A long wait but at last it's done. Best of luck.
Terry

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5243 days ago

Hi again, I see you have signings from \"the atheist\". He might be my buddy from Ontario, and not to let the cat out here, but he has a staunch Catholic background. ...Read more

Hi again, I see you have signings from \"the atheist\". He might be my buddy from Ontario, and not to let the cat out here, but he has a staunch Catholic background. He admitted to me once that is he survives his surgery he\'ll go back to being an atheist. He once even offered to pray for me, but no urgency on that in terms on my op time line. Paul

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5243 days ago

Terry, Judging by John\'s postings Ruth\'s has been \"the long and winding road\". I have been following her journey as best I as possible what with my daughter ...Read more

Terry, Judging by John\'s postings Ruth\'s has been \"the long and winding road\". I have been following her journey as best I as possible what with my daughter and grandson from Indiana for a week and my Dad being admitted to hospital last week end. My cardio system was on overload, today mild chest pains but much improved. I will continue to follow her journey. In Canada here I m going up the down escalator. Waiting list has increased from 155 to around the 200mark since I was listed. Shortage of ICU nurses and beds, the young grads don\'t want the stress of ICU so they ditch to the states. Overall my condition is very stable and my life quasi normal. They have gauranteed me a wait of no longer than 180 days, so from Mar 10th that works out to Sept 10th on my calendar. I am blessed with great peace for my God will outlast this storm. All the best to you Terri, I with you am praying for her full and complete recovery. She\'ll possibly have some substance for a book by the time she reads these entries plus post herown very personal version of your journey. She\'s a real trooper. All the best to you Terri. You have a very warm heart. Paul M

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5268 days ago

Super window story, Terry. Thanks for sharing the story. Say, I told you how old Ellen Charnley is, but didn\'t notice you asked my age....I call myself the ...Read more

Super window story, Terry. Thanks for sharing the story. Say, I told you how old Ellen Charnley is, but didn\'t notice you asked my age....I call myself the old(er) guy...68 in not that many days. Looking at your photo, I\'m wondering why I have all these wrinkes and your photo doesn\'t show any....and, if I recall right, you have a few years on me. Last time I went streaking, someone had the gaul to suggest my suit needed to be ironed.!!

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5268 days ago

yep, time does goes by too fast... I once calculated the number of days we really live a conscious adult life and equated that to a number of dollars - coudn\'t ...Read more

yep, time does goes by too fast... I once calculated the number of days we really live a conscious adult life and equated that to a number of dollars - coudn\'t but a luxury car. I\'m reading a bio of a Nazi death camp administrator on my Kindle - we have it good Terry - real good. :. ) cheers, the atheist.