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3482 days ago

Steve Salvador reacted to this

My 27 y.o. son and two of my daughters after his wedding. It's good to be around to see this! Take care and God bless folks.

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3512 days ago

Tracy Simmons, Karen Pineda, Lynee Casper and 4 others reacted to this

Happy Easter!

Terrie Syvertsen Adorable-Happy Easter W. Carter!

Karen Pineda Awwww, this warmed my heart. Happy Easter.

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3594 days ago

Jeff V., Kimberly Goodloe, Jeff Oswald and 1 other reacted to this

W. Carter Dr. Harrell O. Lightfoot, an Unsung Hero of Heart Surgery in Dallas, Tx. He saved my life just like h ... Read more

W. Carter Dr. Harrell O. Lightfoot, an Unsung Hero of Heart Surgery in Dallas, Tx. He saved my life just like he saves lives daily at 4 of the biggest Hospitals in Dallas performing Bypass, Heart Valves, Aneurysm Repair, and Heart Transplant, etc. God bless all the unsung heroes on the front lines that save countless lives daily but don't get mentioned in forums like this.

Dr. Harrell O. Lightfoot graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill in 2008. He works in Dallas, TX and specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lightfoot is affiliated with Childrens Health, Dallas VA Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Anna Jones W. Carter, what a wonderful tribute to your surgeon. I, too, am thankful that he saved your life and ... Read more

Anna Jones W. Carter, what a wonderful tribute to your surgeon. I, too, am thankful that he saved your life and that you are here to help all of us facing surgery.

W. Carter Anna you will make it just fine. My advice to anyone on the fence about surgery whether it is the kin ... Read more

W. Carter Anna you will make it just fine. My advice to anyone on the fence about surgery whether it is the kind of valve or whatever. Find a good Cardiothoracic Surgeon and listen to him or her. They do know what is best for you by your medical records, age, and physical fitness level at the time of surgery. People ("Keyboard Doctors") here or other forums aren't privy to all that information that try to steer you one way or the other. Also would it be alright if I get reincarnated to come back as your dog. He has it made. :-)

Anna Jones Sure, just let me know what breed you choose to come back as!

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3598 days ago

Elaine Cutri, Liz Burroughs, Tina Maroon and 2 others reacted to this

Happy New Year!

Liz Burroughs Happy New Year, W. Carter!! I hope you have a very happy & healthy year!!

Tina Maroon Happy New Year!!

Enrique K Happy New Year Carter!! The best for 2016.

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3604 days ago

Kimberly Biddick, Wanda Mroz, pino correale and 2 others reacted to this

With a new year approaching lets Reflect and Count our Blessings.

Flo Em I like this a lot...especially at this time that I'm facing another open heart surgery in the near fu ... Read more

Flo Em I like this a lot...especially at this time that I'm facing another open heart surgery in the near future as my symptoms are getting worse. This is a great reminder for me. Thanks for sharing.

W. Carter Your welcome, that's why our mother's and father's were so tough, surviving world war 2 and the great ... Read more

W. Carter Your welcome, that's why our mother's and father's were so tough, surviving world war 2 and the great depression. Advesity builds character and strength.

David Augustus Amen!

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3608 days ago

Liz Burroughs, Emily Rowley reacted to this

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! I spent last Christmas in ICU so this year the party is on. :-)

Liz Burroughs Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you too!! Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2016!!

Emily Rowley Love it Carter! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Heart Brother :D

Steve Salvador same to you brother

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3612 days ago

Claire M Miller, Wanda Mroz, Elaine Cutri and 5 others reacted to this

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.

Tina Maroon I will have to post this when I hit one year post op. I love this.

Emily Rowley I love this! ❤
All those Heart Surgery Survivor posters, cards, key rings, necklaces are cool.

W. Carter Tina, I found the red and blue heart on the web, added the text and border and wha la! Feel free to c ... Read more

W. Carter Tina, I found the red and blue heart on the web, added the text and border and wha la! Feel free to copy and use it.

Enrique K Hey Carter, congrats! This one is a keeper! I am 9 weeks post-op! Take good care of yourself!

Sophia Ridley Congratulations! Thank you for your continued support and insight. Really do appreciate it.

W. Carter Thanks to all of you and God Bless you on upcoming surgeries and recoveries. I can tell you this, whe ... Read more

W. Carter Thanks to all of you and God Bless you on upcoming surgeries and recoveries. I can tell you this, when you make the 1 year mark its like getting the monkey off your back. Also you will feel better than you have in years.

Kathleen F. It's so nice to have this community who "gets it." My one-year anniversary is tomorrow and I may bor ... Read more

Kathleen F. It's so nice to have this community who "gets it." My one-year anniversary is tomorrow and I may borrow your logo! It does feel like a monkey off my back. Happy New Year to us! Thanks and wishing you continued good health!

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3618 days ago

Jean Raber, Elaine Cutri and 2 others reacted to this

This is my recovery team, Missy Carter. She is a 12 yo Rat Terrier. When I got her 12 years ago she would fit in my hand, she is about 7 lbs. now. We log in ...Read more

This is my recovery team, Missy Carter. She is a 12 yo Rat Terrier. When I got her 12 years ago she would fit in my hand, she is about 7 lbs. now. We log in about 20-25 miles a week walking. We have gone as far as 9 miles at one time.

Gregg Nissly Awesome!! What a trooper she is! So cute!
Good luck to you.

Cheryl Shute Walter Love your little buddy!

Sophia Ridley She's a sweetie! I'm thinking of borrowing next door's terrier as my walking buddy!

Jean Raber Sophia, I'm looking for an older dog as a walk buddy, too! Has to be one who will put up with two ver ... Read more

Jean Raber Sophia, I'm looking for an older dog as a walk buddy, too! Has to be one who will put up with two very spoiled cats, though. W's is a dead ringer for a friend's rattie, Lula. I'm knitting her a little sweater for Christmas because she gets chilly up here in Michigan!

Sophia Ridley Bless her, I think Lula will be very proud of her new sweater. Maybe she'll manage your cats?
Next do ... Read more

Sophia Ridley Bless her, I think Lula will be very proud of her new sweater. Maybe she'll manage your cats?
Next door's is 12yr I think, so hopefully we'll be well matched for pace!

Don't think either of us will be matching W's 9 miles for quite a while! That's great going!

W. Carter God bless all of you! Missy is my third Rat Terrier that I have had and has become my favorite. They ... Read more

W. Carter God bless all of you! Missy is my third Rat Terrier that I have had and has become my favorite. They just have strong personalities that are unique. :-)

Eddie Patton Great! I had a buddy helping me through it as well. He really was a godsend. A few months after sur ... Read more

Eddie Patton Great! I had a buddy helping me through it as well. He really was a godsend. A few months after surgery he passed. Maybe getting me past this was the reason he was here.

W. Carter Eddie sorry to hear of your loss. Some people just don't realize how attached we become to our pets. ... Read more

W. Carter Eddie sorry to hear of your loss. Some people just don't realize how attached we become to our pets. They are family!

Jean Raber Eddie, I'm so sorry. But I like your idea that God sends us these creatures as friends and helpers be ... Read more

Jean Raber Eddie, I'm so sorry. But I like your idea that God sends us these creatures as friends and helpers because he loves us. And them.

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3638 days ago

Emily Rowley, Elaine Cutri, Meredith Bray and 3 others reacted to this

Wise words from the "Chairman of The Board"

Tammy Pilcher Love it!

Emily Rowley Love it too!

Kelly Weisgarber ❤️

Kimberly Biddick Love this!

Tina Maroon Totally love this.

Emily Rowley
Also after Open-Heart Surgery, I was offered treatment to try minimize/remove/cover up my scarring. ... Read more

Emily Rowley
Also after Open-Heart Surgery, I was offered treatment to try minimize/remove/cover up my scarring. However I said "No thanks, I will wear my scar with pride. It shows the journey I have been on and will stay with me".
Emily :) <3

W. Carter Amen Emily, I wear all of my surgical scars with pride also. They just show that we are overcomers an ... Read more

W. Carter Amen Emily, I wear all of my surgical scars with pride also. They just show that we are overcomers and survivors. If they are alright with Ol' Blue Eyes they are alright with me. :-)

Charles Haas Amusing story. Went to my cardiologist this past week (will be 7 weeks post MV repair on Monday). M ... Read more

Charles Haas Amusing story. Went to my cardiologist this past week (will be 7 weeks post MV repair on Monday). My main scar is healing well. Was told that very often they have residents who are also training in plastic surgery do the final close!!

Samantha Vargas My sister (who is good hearted really and means well) asked if I wanted to cover my scar before we to ... Read more

Samantha Vargas My sister (who is good hearted really and means well) asked if I wanted to cover my scar before we took a family photo. I said absolutely not. My scar is my reminder of how lucky and strong I am. I will always be proud of it and I hope everyone else is as well!

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3671 days ago

Do your Cardio Rehab! It will build confidence and help you to recover faster. If you don't sign up, you might see these 2 drill Sergeants at your door soon! ...Read more

Do your Cardio Rehab! It will build confidence and help you to recover faster. If you don't sign up, you might see these 2 drill Sergeants at your door soon!

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3671 days ago

The Big Man says GIT-R-DONE so what are you waitin' on?

Doran Herritt My surgery date, wed.
But thx for making me smile.
Drn

W. Carter Good Luck on your surgery. Hope everything goes fine and thank you for doing what the big man says!

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3745 days ago

Jeanette Davidson , Jean Raber reacted to this

JUST WHAT IT SAYS: C'mon Guys and Gals let the whining begin! :-)

W. Carter I'll get the party started, I blame my parents for my bad genes and congenital heart disease. (Althou ... Read more

W. Carter I'll get the party started, I blame my parents for my bad genes and congenital heart disease. (Although I drank enough whiskey to sink a battle ship, and smoked for 35 yrs.) Blah Blah Blah.

Bill Cherry Hello, my name is Bill Cherry. I am a victim of androgen paradox........ whine, whine :)
(deposi ... Read more

Bill Cherry Hello, my name is Bill Cherry. I am a victim of androgen paradox........ whine, whine :)
(deposit .02 ₵ for more whining)

W. Carter Bill, good one. I had to look that up. You can also blame that one on your parents. :-)

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3747 days ago

Morgan Braddon-Walker and 1 other reacted to this

PERFECT FOR YOUR CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION!

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3754 days ago

Mary K and 1 other reacted to this

Bill Cherry Nice beard/mustache, even if I do say so myself. :)

W. Carter Thanks! Ya, thats for all us old fogeys with white beards. You can have a neat beard that doesn't loo ... Read more

W. Carter Thanks! Ya, thats for all us old fogeys with white beards. You can have a neat beard that doesn't look like a homeless person looking for his bottle of Wild Irish Rose, or Santa Claus.

Jean Raber Wow, Wild Irish Rose. Whatever happened to Mad Dog 20-20 or that cheap muscatel we drank in college? ... Read more

Jean Raber Wow, Wild Irish Rose. Whatever happened to Mad Dog 20-20 or that cheap muscatel we drank in college? Or, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Ripple? Speaking of which, what are the doctors telling people about drinking after surgery. Moot for me because I'm a tee-totaller now, but worry about my mother "tippling" on all those meds she's been on since her surgery two years ago.

W. Carter Jean, you almost got there. I can see you're not a connoisseur of the gutter such as I.. How bout som ... Read more

W. Carter Jean, you almost got there. I can see you're not a connoisseur of the gutter such as I.. How bout some THUNDERBIRD! :-)

Jean Raber What's the word? Thunderbird. What's the price? 99 twice. Oh, I might not have been a permanent deniz ... Read more

Jean Raber What's the word? Thunderbird. What's the price? 99 twice. Oh, I might not have been a permanent denizen, but I visited frequently.

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3757 days ago

Mary K, Jean Raber reacted to this

This is Missy Carter. She is a 12 y.o. Rat Terrier and my best friend, baby, and companion. :-)

Tammy Pilcher Cute baby!

Jean Raber Aww. A friend has one of these named Lulu. She has a little red sweater for walks in wintertime. Othe ... Read more

Jean Raber Aww. A friend has one of these named Lulu. She has a little red sweater for walks in wintertime. Otherwise, she gets shivery.

W. Carter Missy has her sweaters too. She gets cold real fast.

Bob M Missy Carter is a true companion!

W. Carter Bob, The only companion I trust 100% to have my back 24/7. :-)

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3762 days ago

Adam Pick and 1 other reacted to this

Anyone else have one of these jewels installed? Mine is 29 mm, made in Austin Texas, supposed to be bullet proof, top of the line. Installed on Dec. 18, 2014 ...Read more

Anyone else have one of these jewels installed? Mine is 29 mm, made in Austin Texas, supposed to be bullet proof, top of the line. Installed on Dec. 18, 2014 at the VA Hospital, Dallas Texas.

Jim Kelly-Evans I have the tissue valve equivalent. The pre-assembled conduit/valve combo is not available for tissue ... Read more

Jim Kelly-Evans I have the tissue valve equivalent. The pre-assembled conduit/valve combo is not available for tissue valves so the surgeon has to make it up during the procedure. I also have a 29mm valve which the surgeon installed into a dacron graft. I asked about problems with these appliances down the road but they told me that any problems would be apparent at the time of or right after surgery, usually not down the road. So yes, I suppose they are "bullet-proof" as you suggest.

W. Carter Cool!! Just checking out here. You don't hear alot about these name brand valves on any forums. :-(

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3810 days ago

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3809 days ago

Ole Bore, Linda Bescript, Michael Donohoe and 1 other reacted to this

I told the surgeon that he messed my tattoo up.. And he replied, Well we will have to cut you open again to fix it. I replied.. Thats alright doc, It looks ...Read more

I told the surgeon that he messed my tattoo up.. And he replied, Well we will have to cut you open again to fix it. I replied.. Thats alright doc, It looks just fine!