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2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Hi Heart Warriors, I am celebrating my 1 year Mitral Valve Repair via OHS Sternotomy performed by Dr. Marc Gillinov at Cleveland Clinic 11/17/2022. I am feeling very grateful, to have been fortunate to have had this modern day medical advancement to fix my heart by a gifted, knowledgeable, and... Read more.

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Ana Brusso

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Happy first anniversary Rob. Continued good health and recovery. God bless you

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Thank you Ana , all the best to you as well!❤️

Pamela Gregory

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Very nice post. Happy Anniversary!!! You have an awesome view of this experience❤️

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Thank you Pamela, the experience was better than I imagined. Hope all is good with you!❤️

Rose Madura

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Happy Anniversary!

Susan Lynn

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Happy Anniversary, Rob! Thank you for the reassurance and inspirational post. I'm sure you made a whole pile of heart warriors in the waiting room breathe a huge sigh of relief! Life is good after OHS. We are truly fortunate! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! ❤️

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Thank you Susan for your kind words, it is great to be amongst you, all the best and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too! ❤️

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

This comes at a wonderful moment. I just flew across the country to Cleveland for mine. It is coming up !!

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Hi J Alexander, good to hear you are going to Cleveland Clinic I presume, if you are you will be in the best of hands, wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery , it will soon be behind you. All the best

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Thanks Rob. Your post was so well times for me. I needed that. Did you have robot or open?

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

I was planning on robot, but the CT scan showed some scar tissue near my lung that would of compromised my lungs so at the last minute I went OHS Sternotomy mini incision was 5" , but I don't know if it is another benefit of going to Cleveland Clinic,... Read more.

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Thank you Rose Madura! ❤️

Deena Z

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Rob, congrats on your one year anniversary! It is amazing isn't it?! Just think how much harder the surgery and the recovery was ten years ago. Thank God we were able to wait-it-out. Have a relaxing Thanksgiving too!

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Thank you Deena, yes grateful for the medical advancements, the entire process was surreal. Enjoy your Thanksgiving too! ❤️

George Gardopee

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Happy Anniversary Rob. Very nice, very encouraging post. I'm sure it will be helpful for everyone in the waiting room here.

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

Thanks George, like you I am sure both of us being the recipients of the touch of the Masters Hands Dr. Gillinov, always wanting to share the experience with others. Hope you are doing well!

Grace Mason

2 years ago (November 19, 2023)

Congratulations Rob!🍾 You look great💖. Wishing you many more heart anniversary's. Your post is inspiring for those of us recently recovering.

Kathy Ozio

2 years ago (November 19, 2023)

Happy 1 year anniversary!

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 19, 2023)

Thank you Grace, hope your recovery is going well and you are feeling good.

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 19, 2023)

Thank you Kathy, hope all is good with you!

Karen Hommel

2 years ago (November 20, 2023)

Congrats, looking good! I am 7 weeks this week and starting to feel great.

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 20, 2023)

Thanks Karen, I remember a big change at about 8 weeks, at 7 weeks the worst is behind you and the best is yet to come for you. Enjoy your new heart in the days, weeks, months, and years to come!❤️

Rob Nielsen

2 years ago (November 20, 2023)

What kind of horses do you have Karen, I love horses?

Melinda Donahue

2 years ago (February 14, 2024)

Happy Anniversary Rob! You look truly amazing. Thanks for posting - am monitored as well with severe regurgitation of mitral valve. Find out Thursday if surgery.