Wow, it finally happened!!!! So happy for you that all you endured is over with this new heart Bless the family that made the decision to donate a loved one\'s ...Read more
Wow, it finally happened!!!! So happy for you that all you endured is over with this new heart Bless the family that made the decision to donate a loved one\'s heart. You are an inspiration to many people, maybe more than you know. Wishing you a long healthy life to enjoy your family.
Fran
Tim,
So very happy for you! You are an inspiring man! Prayers for continued recovery, and a beautiful life ahead. I am sure your family is thrilled. I wish ...Read more
Tim,
So very happy for you! You are an inspiring man! Prayers for continued recovery, and a beautiful life ahead. I am sure your family is thrilled. I wish your journey was not so challenging, but you definitely rose up and met it! Prayers will be sent your way.
God Bless,
John O\'Neill posted a note for Timothy that says:
Hi Tim
I am on my fifth year of ticking and luckily have only had a few minor complications.
My daughter in law lost a brother to a severe brain injury a ...Read more
Hi Tim
I am on my fifth year of ticking and luckily have only had a few minor complications.
My daughter in law lost a brother to a severe brain injury a number of years ago. He was a donor. His family has found a lot of comfort in the fact he has given the ultimate sacrifice for others. This year his family helped organize Trails for transplants trail ride from Warren MN to near Bismark ND. They raised over $40,000 for the transplant house at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. They have met the recipient of their brothers heart and have found happiness in the fact their brothers heart lives on.
I pray that you can now return to a better quality of life than pre valve problems as I have.
John O\'Neill
It is great to hear you received a heart and doing well. I followed your journal as I flew to Duke from Denver,CO and had Dr Glower do MIS aortic valve replacement. ...Read more
It is great to hear you received a heart and doing well. I followed your journal as I flew to Duke from Denver,CO and had Dr Glower do MIS aortic valve replacement. Good luck with your recovery and we will continue to send prayers and good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery.
Hi Tim,
I guess some guys will do just about anything to get out of our little club..
Glad to hear that you have this behind you now. May your path to recovery ...Read more
Hi Tim,
I guess some guys will do just about anything to get out of our little club..
Glad to hear that you have this behind you now. May your path to recovery be swift and complete after this surgery...
Best wishes to you, and your family...
Mark
Keller, TX
Hi Tim, I have not been on in ages and saw your post about the transplant. I am bummed to hear you are going through this. Your posts helped me when I was getting ...Read more
Hi Tim, I have not been on in ages and saw your post about the transplant. I am bummed to hear you are going through this. Your posts helped me when I was getting ready for my AVR in 2010. You are in my prayers buddy.
Hi Tim
Can\'t begin to imagine the thoughts that go through your head when you\'re told you\'re finally on the list, but you are right when you say you will ...Read more
Hi Tim
Can\'t begin to imagine the thoughts that go through your head when you\'re told you\'re finally on the list, but you are right when you say you will get better. I saw a special on tv about a teenage girl\'s heart that was transplanted into a man. After a certain amount of time the mom was able to learn who received her daughter\'s heart and they met. She put a stethoscope to the heart and listened to hear daughter\'s heart. I cried it was so moving. Yes, it is a gift you will be given and if you are on the donor list you were willing to donate also. You are in my prayers as you make this journey.
Fran (FL)
Tim,
I decided to check the journals and noticed your posting. As others have stated, you are in my thoughts. I wondered how you were doing, and am sorry to ...Read more
Tim,
I decided to check the journals and noticed your posting. As others have stated, you are in my thoughts. I wondered how you were doing, and am sorry to hear about your latest health challenge. Please know you are in my prayers, and hope you overcome any others you face. Stay strong!
Theresa C.
You are in my prayers. A few days earlier am sure you thought things would be better and you had a bit more time. Sounds like your medical doctors are right ...Read more
You are in my prayers. A few days earlier am sure you thought things would be better and you had a bit more time. Sounds like your medical doctors are right on top of things. Will wait for your next update.
Fran (FL)
Tim:
So glad that I found out about your journal on this website. I\'ve been praying for you. Although I\'m sure you would rather be home, it sounds like you\'re ...Read more
Tim:
So glad that I found out about your journal on this website. I\'ve been praying for you. Although I\'m sure you would rather be home, it sounds like you\'re right where you need to be. Hang in there. --Cheryl Ivey
Hi Tim
Glad you are still here! Your experiences are a book of their own. Please explain how the pacemaker works for those of us who have only heard of them. ...Read more
Hi Tim
Glad you are still here! Your experiences are a book of their own. Please explain how the pacemaker works for those of us who have only heard of them. I thought they were to just keep your heart beating at a certain rate when the heart gets too slow but you were making it sound as if the pacemaker was giving you jolts. It would be informative for all of us.
Like you I have given several future valve patients the information about this site.
I look forward to future postings and will keep you in my prayers.
Cheryl, Ontario
Timothy Mangum I actually have a pacemaker/defibrillator combo device (CRT-D). The pacemaker works to keep my ventri ... Read more
Timothy Mangum I actually have a pacemaker/defibrillator combo device (CRT-D). The pacemaker works to keep my ventricles in rhythm with each other and the defibrillator shocks me if the pacemaker cannot get me out of a dangerous rhythm (ex. V-tach). The doctors tell me that I am at a high risk of "sudden cardiac death" and that is why I have the CRT-D.
Oh Tim!
Not an easy road for you. I hope this episode was just that and that your transplant can be put off (forever, I hope!!)
Hope you feel better very ...Read more
Oh Tim!
Not an easy road for you. I hope this episode was just that and that your transplant can be put off (forever, I hope!!)
Hope you feel better very soon!
Ricki
Hi Tim
So glad to get an update from you. Have thought of you often and wondered what your status is. Looking a bit better I see. I assume spring is bursting ...Read more
Hi Tim
So glad to get an update from you. Have thought of you often and wondered what your status is. Looking a bit better I see. I assume spring is bursting forth in NC, it\'s a beautiful time of the year. Keep checking in.
Fran from FL.
Timothy
Glad to see you focusing on the positive aspects of your appointment. Hang on to that.
I hope you continue to find improvement as you continue your ...Read more
Timothy
Glad to see you focusing on the positive aspects of your appointment. Hang on to that.
I hope you continue to find improvement as you continue your journey to recovery..
Good luck..
Mark
Keller, TX
Hey Timothy! I was diagnosed in 2010 with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve. I\'ve seen 2 Cardiologist in the Greensboro area for the past 2 years. Today, after looking ...Read more
Hey Timothy! I was diagnosed in 2010 with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve. I\'ve seen 2 Cardiologist in the Greensboro area for the past 2 years. Today, after looking online for the best doctor, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Bashore at Duke. I am 29 years old and I know surgery in is my future and would like Dr. Bashore to start following me now. I have an appointment on April 10th and I hope he will answer all my questions and give me good news. Thank you for your story.
Timothy Mangum You will really like Dr Bashore and all the clinical staff at Duke. I haven't been to the new locatio ... Read more
Timothy Mangum You will really like Dr Bashore and all the clinical staff at Duke. I haven't been to the new location since they moved from N Duke Street but I bet it's nice. Ask lots of questions and have them written down when you get there. It also helps to have some one there to help listen.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. I wish I could still see Dr Bashore but I've been handed over to the heart failure unit.
Hi Tim
I\'m so sorry to hear about the tough journey you are still on and will keep you in my prayers. I applaud your strong faith and obvious belief in your ...Read more
Hi Tim
I\'m so sorry to hear about the tough journey you are still on and will keep you in my prayers. I applaud your strong faith and obvious belief in your secure family relationships to help carry you through. No doubt you have many down days filled with lots of uncertainty and it\'s good to be able to handle the worry to God and yes, go to Disney! Cheryl, Ontario
Hi Tim!
I\'m so sorry that you have to go through this but I know you are very strong and your faith is strong and I have no doubt that you CAN do this! ...Read more
Hi Tim!
I\'m so sorry that you have to go through this but I know you are very strong and your faith is strong and I have no doubt that you CAN do this!
Please keep us posted on your journey - I\'ll be sending good thoughts your way.
Ricki
I\'m so sorry to hear that! I can\'t imagine how you feel, but I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know God will finish what he started with you ...Read more
I\'m so sorry to hear that! I can\'t imagine how you feel, but I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know God will finish what he started with you by restoring your heart. God bless you!!!!!
Jeamary
Hi Tim
You are an amazing person. You have every confidence in your doctor and that will help you to have the knowledge you\'ll need to know the best timing ...Read more
Hi Tim
You are an amazing person. You have every confidence in your doctor and that will help you to have the knowledge you\'ll need to know the best timing for this surgery. Apparently no one knows why this deteriation is occurring? Are you a man of faith? I\'ve always known that my faith would get me through some tough times, and it has. Keep us up to date. In the meantime, enjoy Disney LOL.
Fran
Timothy Mangum If I have learned anything over the past 5 years it is to trust the doctors. They do make mistakes bu ... Read more
Timothy Mangum If I have learned anything over the past 5 years it is to trust the doctors. They do make mistakes but so far every doctor I've had at Duke has been on top of things trying to stay ahead of the issues.
The docs have said it could be genetic or it could have been a virus--there really is no way of knowing.
Faith has always played a very important part in my life. There is no way I could have walked this road without relying on God and it is that same faith that has kept me so calm and ready to face the future. I wouldn't want to face this journey without faith.
Really sorry to hear about your upcoming transplant. I have recently met a few people online that have had transplants and there are a few Facebook groups ...Read more
Really sorry to hear about your upcoming transplant. I have recently met a few people online that have had transplants and there are a few Facebook groups that can really offer support & encouragement - Zipper club, mended hearts, open heart surgery, all found in facebook. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, it sounds like you have really had an awesome attitude through all this. Fellow hvj. Roxanne dropko
Hi Tim,I was so sorry to hear of the problems you are having.I know Duke is a great place and you\'ll be in good hands there.I will keep you in my prayers.God ...Read more
Hi Tim,I was so sorry to hear of the problems you are having.I know Duke is a great place and you\'ll be in good hands there.I will keep you in my prayers.God Bless You.
Betty
I am from: Greensboro, North Carolina
