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1508 days ago

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Three Years Post Op - Great Echo Report: My cardio is amazed at the low gradient three years out. Bodes well for longevity of the St. Jude Trifecta valve in patients who get it or similar tissue valves in their 60s. Photo taken in March in St. barthelemy

Jim Kelly-Evans . Photo taken in March in St. barthelemy after i completed a series of seven scuba dives.

Aortic val ... Read more

Jim Kelly-Evans . Photo taken in March in St. barthelemy after i completed a series of seven scuba dives.

Aortic valve: Valve mean gradient was 11 mmHg. Es
timated aortic valve area (by
VTI) was 1.87 cmï¾². Estimated aortic valve area (by Vmax) was 1.83 cmï¾².
Estimated aortic valve area (by Vmean) was 2.24 cmï¾².

Lewis Garlisi Hi Jim. Just checking in on some of my contemporaries. Good to read that you are enjoying life to th ... Read more

Lewis Garlisi Hi Jim. Just checking in on some of my contemporaries. Good to read that you are enjoying life to the fullest. Can you believe how far you have come? All is well with me post op. Doing a lot of traveling and trying to stay healthy. Best wishes.

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

1818 days ago

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Happy Memorial Day to all. I am 27 months post AVR, hemiarch and dual CABG. Just had a CT angio and all is well. I'm an active scuba diver at age 68. I'm on the right in this photo. Wishing everyone as good a recovery as I have enjoyed.

Pat Bluemel Great to hear and see Jim! Your recovery story and struggle was something I'll never forget! So gla ... Read more

Pat Bluemel Great to hear and see Jim! Your recovery story and struggle was something I'll never forget! So glad you are doing good. I just had my checks as well, all good. Keep up the diving!

Jim Kelly-Evans Thanks, Pat, glad to read that all is well with you. Cheers!

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2267 days ago

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One year after OHS and thanks to a skilled surgeon, some good luck, and determination on my part, I have returned to the sport that I have enjoyed for 36 years.

Clare Auten Good for you Jim.

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2286 days ago

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"A heart will never be practical until it can be made unbreakable." - L. Frank Baum

Jim Kelly-Evans One year ago today, February 16, 2015, I embarked upon the most profound adventure of my life, as I p ... Read more

Jim Kelly-Evans One year ago today, February 16, 2015, I embarked upon the most profound adventure of my life, as I put myself in the hands of a young heart surgeon at Temple University. He had told me that my heart condition would kill me if not treated. I trusted him to use his great talent and training to help me and he did not let me down. A year later I feel fully recovered and I'm enjoying my new lease on life.

It was a difficult recovery at times. Only the love and support of a wonderful spouse, many good friends, and our beautiful pets got me through it. To them I offer my undying gratitude.

To those facing open heart surgery in the future, know that all will be well with the support of loved ones and the passage of time.

Jim

Wanda Mroz Happy anniversary Jim!!!! 🎉

Barbara Laurie Thank you Jim, your encouraging story is uplifting❤️ Yes, Happy anniversary 💥🎈

Pat Bluemel Congrats Jim! You were my inspiration, So glad you are doing so well!

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2342 days ago

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Happy Holidays To Everyone! I'm doing well 10 months out.

Terrie Syvertsen Jim-Lovely tree...Is that a real train and tracks circling the tree? Pretty nice set up if so! Merry ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Jim-Lovely tree...Is that a real train and tracks circling the tree? Pretty nice set up if so! Merry Christmas Heart Brother and continued healing days to you!

Wanda Mroz Merry Christmas and all the best!

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2447 days ago

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On a cruise vacation visiting the UK, Wales Ireland and Scotland six months post-op...no meds except aspirin, some depression, but feeling physically recovered. Got the kilt in Edinburgh.

Mary K Fabulous!

Rita Savelis Best photo on this website!

Adam Pick Awesome Jim! Congrats on the 6-month celebratory cruise!

Adam Pick Hey Jim, I forgot... Any chance you can provide a patient recommendation for Dr. Wheatly? I know he w ... Read more

Adam Pick Hey Jim, I forgot... Any chance you can provide a patient recommendation for Dr. Wheatly? I know he would really appreciate it. If so, here's the link to the patient recommendation form - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeon-database/add-valve-surgeon.php

Add Surgeon To Heart Valve Surgery Directory And Database

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Jean Raber Hey, say "lechyd da!" if you hoist a brew with my people in Wales! And try not to spit when you say i ... Read more

Jean Raber Hey, say "lechyd da!" if you hoist a brew with my people in Wales! And try not to spit when you say it. Hee.

Jean Raber Ooops, I'm dumb. I see you're a Kelly-Evans, so at least one of you IS my people. Hwyl!

Tim Goff Great to see you feeling great and enjoying life Jim!

Jim Kelly-Evans Adam, I added the patient recommendation as you requested...easy to do when you have such a great sur ... Read more

Jim Kelly-Evans Adam, I added the patient recommendation as you requested...easy to do when you have such a great surgeon!

Alma Mater I love the kilt. What tartan is it? My husband has a Carnegie. He and my two boys wore theirs last we ... Read more

Alma Mater I love the kilt. What tartan is it? My husband has a Carnegie. He and my two boys wore theirs last weekend for our baby's dedication at church. I think men in kilts look so sharp! Enjoy your tour of the UK!

Jim Kelly-Evans Thanks, Alma...the tartan is Scottish National Modern.

Alma Mater I should have recognized it! :)

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2488 days ago

For Popeye Steve...this is a view of my antique model trains layout...also used on the cover of my book.

Tom Mcinerney Those locomotives are looking good isn't this a great hobby my layout is further up this page Tom EL ... Read more

Tom Mcinerney Those locomotives are looking good isn't this a great hobby my layout is further up this page Tom ELK RIVER LOGGING R.R.

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2505 days ago

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Bob M You look great! Nice shirt!

Bill Cherry Looking good Jim!

Tammy Pilcher You look great, Jim, and love our shirts! :-)

Clay Rowe Jim, I remember you had a pretty rough go at first...so it's great to hear you're doing so well. I li ... Read more

Clay Rowe Jim, I remember you had a pretty rough go at first...so it's great to hear you're doing so well. I like that shirt too.

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2507 days ago

First Morning Glory of Summer

Terrie Syvertsen Jim-Glory be to the Morning! Great photo and news of your visit to the cardiologist and your results! ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Jim-Glory be to the Morning! Great photo and news of your visit to the cardiologist and your results! Keep on Healing Heart Brother!

Pat Bluemel Here in the PNW we don't have harsh enough winters to kill them back and they love to invade. Thank ... Read more

Pat Bluemel Here in the PNW we don't have harsh enough winters to kill them back and they love to invade. Thanks for the photo, I am glad I can admire from afar;-).

Tammy Pilcher Beautiful!

Jim Kelly-Evansposted a photo

2610 days ago

I asked my surgeon, Dr. Grayson Wheatley at Temple U. to draw in the surgical modifications he made in addition to the new aortic valve. The shaded area is the dacron ascending aortic hemiarch graft. I also received two CABG grafts as indicated.