Peter's Photos

Peter Bergan  almost 8 months -- fat baby syndrome; he's a good eater and sleeper. Watching him have an echocardiogram was the scariest thing so far. Thankfully, they did not find any indication that he has any stenosis or any other heart disease. He let out a big fart at the end of the procedure to lighten the mood in the exam room.

Barbara Laurie  Oh my, what a little angel!! So grateful his heart is sound, and that you seem very well! Big Petey, little petey, Tony bag a' donuts😄💕 obviously little Pete has a great sense of humor😄

Jean Raber  Excellent news for little Pete! I had one of those big-headed kids, too. He's a big handsome 20-year-old now.

  Wow, they let you see the valve? I bet you are glad to have a new one. Amazing how our bodies accommodate to our "imperfections."

Terrie Syvertsen  Peter-Glad that you are on the "Other Side"! but to be honest with you I prefer your Fish photo to the one above. Continued smooth healing in this new Year with your new valve!

Sophia Ridley  I've just laughed out loud at Terrie's comment!! :)

I hope you're not pickling it for "interesting" dinner party conversations ;)

Peter Bergan  My surgeon gave me a picture of the valve both in my heart and after removal. It was pretty cool to see. My surgeon called the valve "pretty crappy"

Elaine Cutri  Wow! That's amazing. Didn't you say you were asymptotic a few months about? Best wishes on a smooth recovery.

Tom Mcinerney  Hi Peter, glad to see you are looking so well and everyday you will start feeling better. Remember baby steps. Your neighbor from Lakewood Tom

Wanda Mroz  Yay you made it through and are looking good! It gets easier everyday... Just be patient with yourself.

Christine Oliva  Peter he is adorable and so is the pooch! You are really doing him and the rest of your family a huge favor. You are giving them the chance to spend time with a well you. Its a pretty neat gift! Christmas greetings to you and your family and good luck with your surgery.

Peter Bergan  He will be six months on my surgery date (January 4) -- My wife will deserve a medal after taking care of us three boys (me, little Pete and Guinness (our 70 lb English Bulldog)) following my surgery.

Clare Auten  I couldn't pick up the kids post op but they could still crawl on the couch and cuddle or sit on my lap. Great picture!

Doran Herritt  It wont be long after surgery that you'll get back to doing those things. Healing goes fast! Take care. Drn

Michael Shaughnessy  Beautiful family Peter. I have three beautiful kids and that was my motivation as well. The Medtronic Freestyle tissue valve has some of the best hemodynamics for younger patients. Left ventricular function is protected and often improved because of better transvalvular flow. I don't know which tissue valve you are getting, but ask about this one. Long term stroke and bleed risk statistically lower than mechanical. Everyone has their own choice to make. 4 years out and I could definitely go through it again. I live in Solon, let me know if I can help in any way.

matt berry  Jeez, it's either the sports teams or something in Lake Erie that brought us all here. Best of luck from Westlake!

Kelly Weisgarber  Beautiful... Welcome to the site. I am scheduled for surgery at the Clinic as well, November 16th. Aortic valve repair or replacement with Dr. Svennson. Right now I am leaning towards tissue valve if repair isn't possible. Good luck to you.

Tom Mcinerney  Hi Peter, I live in Lakewood had valve surgery June 22 at the clinic and am doing fine. Now I'm going to Fairview for rehab and will be looking forward to seeing you there soon. Also walk as much as you can ,Rocky River park is a nice place to start. Remember baby steps. Good luck and keep in touch Tom.