Home > Community > Patient News Feed > John Roland

John's Photos

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: July 30, 2019

Send John a Guestbook

My Photos

John Roland uploaded a photo

6 years ago (April 1, 2020)

Now this is it. Larry Studmuffin Manshel is on the left and I am still in my pajamas on the right. Larry got discharged a day ahead of me but he still called to check on me. Our wives also found support from each other which was very comforting. Larry... Read more.

👍 Shannon Gray, Herb Greenberg and reacted to this

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (April 2, 2020)

You guys look fantastic and are certainly brightening our day! Love the yellow sock, too, John! Glad you're both doing well and setting a great example for the folks who are on deck for their surgeries - you did it - they can, too!!! You both are rock stars! Success... Read more.

Lorraine Mobley

6 years ago (April 2, 2020)

Happy Recovery! You both look great!

Chris Calhoun

6 years ago (April 6, 2020)

ah the yellow socks - memories....................I could not even put them on by myself right after surgery- being able to put them on myself was a milestone!

John Roland uploaded a photo

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

Hello Adam and all the heart valve warriors. I hooked up with Larry Manshel shortly after we both had our heart catheterizations. Comforting we are scheduled for our surgeries at the Cleveland Clinic the same day. Small world. The website comes thru again

👍 Shannon Gray, Herb Greenberg and reacted to this

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

That's so cool! You guys look like you're doing great! This site literally brings heart warriors together!

Adam Pick

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

You... Yes, you... John and Larry... Just made me smile. I cannot tell you how special it is to see you together as you prepare for your surgeries. There is no doubt. You just made my day, my week, my month, my year, my decade with this photo. It is... Read more.

Larry Manshel

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

Stumbled upon this site about a week ago. What a gift! To have someone going through this at the same time, at the same hospital makes it just that much easier. Looking forward to the days after surgery when we can celebrate from 6 feet 😀. Especially now that no... Read more.

Dan Baltazor

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

This is so cool! Heart brothers in real time!

Frank Giovanniello

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

Dan said it just right!!

Nancy Chavez

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

Go heart bros! What a great photo. It has been such a crazy week with social isolating, shelter in place, figuring how to get supplies and wondering if surgery will be canceled. We get you ❤️

Kim Owen

6 years ago (March 20, 2020)

What a heartwarming story! Blessings to you both on your journey.

Larry Manshel

6 years ago (March 21, 2020)

John: this is my cell if you want to contact me directly. 985.789.2459

Larry Manshel

6 years ago (March 21, 2020)

Texting might be easier.

Rob Sparling

6 years ago (March 26, 2020)

Awesome! A bond to keep strong!