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1 day ago

Deena Z reacted to this

Richard, thank you for continuing to put a smile on my face. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️☘️☘️

Richard Munson Happy st. Patricks day to you ana. I had my final 6 month post cataract surgery exam today. If you re ... Read more

Richard Munson Happy st. Patricks day to you ana. I had my final 6 month post cataract surgery exam today. If you recall, the initial surgery made my eyes worse not better. 2 additional laser surgeries and 3 years later i now can report 20/15 vision. Too bad i had to reach 83 to be able to see clearly but better late than never. I might apply to sniper school.

Ana Brusso You see you continue to make me laugh. (Sniper school)? It might become handy soon, if only to defend ... Read more

Ana Brusso You see you continue to make me laugh. (Sniper school)? It might become handy soon, if only to defend yourself. I sure remember your first eye surgery and how they made it worse. But now I’m glad you can see clearly like the song goes. You are a super young 83 don’t knock it. 👌👍🤗🙏❤️

Valerie Allen Richard, my dad had cataract surgery at about 83. All he could say afterwards was “DON’t tell the ... Read more

Valerie Allen Richard, my dad had cataract surgery at about 83. All he could say afterwards was “DON’t tell the Army” as he had been rejected for eyesight 😂. Btw he joined the Navy.

Ana Brusso Valerie, that’s a cute story about your dad. 👍😄

Robert Miller Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Ana Brusso Thank you Robert same to you, love your colorful yard. 👌👍☘️

Ana Brussoposted an update

9 days ago

Manuel Fernandez, Suzette Schear, Rose Madura and 1 other reacted to this

My dear hvs brother Richard, hope your echocardiogram was normal and you are all ok. Thinking and praying for you 🙏❤️👍

Richard Munson Well, i had it, now await the results.

Ana Brusso Good boy, it will be normal. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏 hugs for Shadow 😘

Rose Madura Yes, please keep us in the loop Richard! 👍

Ana Brussoposted an update

10 days ago

Rose Madura, Deena Z reacted to this

Wishing Ellen S. a successful surgery and a smooth recovery. Will pray for you. 🙏❤️

Kimberly Eisenhut Yes! I am looking forward to your updates when you are ready

Ana Brussoposted an update

29 days ago

Susan Lynn, Kimberly Eisenhut, Tammy Gonzalez reacted to this

Thinking of my hvs godchild Deena Z. In Virginia. Praying for God to tame Mother Nature so, so many people won’t continue to suffer from such severe weather. ...Read more

Thinking of my hvs godchild Deena Z. In Virginia. Praying for God to tame Mother Nature so, so many people won’t continue to suffer from such severe weather. God bless you 🙏❤️🤗

Richard Munson Who is that beautiful woman in the picture? Mother nature is tough to tame these days. We just got 3 ... Read more

Richard Munson Who is that beautiful woman in the picture? Mother nature is tough to tame these days. We just got 3 more inches of snow now raining making it turn to slush. Then it will get cold and turn to ice. Yuck. The good news is i have a warm little toasty body on the couch by my side. Not nancy. Not toasty.

Deena Z Oh my gosh, HVS godmom, thank you for thinking of me❤️. It has definitely been way too snowy, ov ... Read more

Deena Z Oh my gosh, HVS godmom, thank you for thinking of me❤️. It has definitely been way too snowy, overcast and cold. Your message added some cheer!

Ana Brusso Oh my Richard, you’re so sweet and we all know which toasty body you are talking about (beautiful S ... Read more

Ana Brusso Oh my Richard, you’re so sweet and we all know which toasty body you are talking about (beautiful Shadow).🤗😘

Ana Brusso Deena, hvs godmothers always thinks of their godchildren. Glad you are ok. 🙏❤️

Deena Z

Ana Brussoposted an update

30 days ago

Darrell Malone, Susan Lynn, Tammy Gonzalez and 1 other reacted to this

Keeping Patrick and Tim in prayer for a successful surgery and a successful and speedy recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

30 days ago

Lisa Silverman, Marcin Kostrzewa, Susan Lynn and 2 others reacted to this

Wishing Marcin and Dorothea a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Will be praying for you both. 🙏❤️

Marcin Kostrzewa Thank You ....5:30 am checking in surgery at 7:oo

Ana Brussoposted an update

39 days ago

Rose Madura, Tammy Gonzalez, Manuel Fernandez and 2 others reacted to this

Praying that David Carney got a successful surgery today. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

40 days ago

Rose Madura, Manuel Fernandez, Valerie Allen and 2 others reacted to this

Susan Lynn, her sister and me. 🙏❤️🎊🎉

Richard Munson Man, they look alike. 3 hvs goddesses.

Darrell Malone 🫶

Ana Brusso Richard, you are so cute. Of course we still discussed going to see you. We’ll see. 🙏❤️

Ana Brusso Thank you Darrell 👍

Rose Madura So cool! You guys look great!

Grace Mason Beautiful pic!

Susan Lynn We had a wonderful time!! Always enjoy the visits with our Sweet Ana!!!

Deena Z Beautiful in every way.

Ana Brussoposted an update

40 days ago

Rose Madura, Grace Mason , Yumiko Ishida and 1 other reacted to this

To all the heart warriors that know us, here are some pictures of Susan Lynn’s visit to me in the desert. We had a great time and her sister and good friend ...Read more

To all the heart warriors that know us, here are some pictures of Susan Lynn’s visit to me in the desert. We had a great time and her sister and good friend were also very enjoyable. Of course, Sir Buddy was also a participant.

Richard Munson Sir buddy looks happy as a clam. Are clams happy?

Ana Brusso Don’t know, I wouldn’t think so, since people love to eat them. 😂

Rose Madura Great picture!

Ana Brusso Thank you Rose 🌹

Deena Z Love the photo. Sir Buddy so adorable.

Ana Brussoposted an update

50 days ago

Wishing Michael Rose a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

50 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Kurt Schuler for a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

80 days ago

Rose Madura, Susan Lynn, Kimberly Eisenhut and 1 other reacted to this

Congratulations to my hvs brother Adam Pick on celebrating his 19th anniversary of the Ross procedure and going strong. Im grateful for this site that helped ...Read more

Congratulations to my hvs brother Adam Pick on celebrating his 19th anniversary of the Ross procedure and going strong. Im grateful for this site that helped save my life twice. Thank you Adam for all you do and God bless you 🙏❤️👍🎊🎉👌

Deena Z Amen, Ana, my HVS Godmom!
Congrats Adam, amazing, almost two decades!!
May your strong heart be that w... Read more

Deena Z Amen, Ana, my HVS Godmom!
Congrats Adam, amazing, almost two decades!!
May your strong heart be that way forever.

Rose Madura Congratulations to Adam! You are an inspiration to all of us! May you have many more healthy years! ... Read more

Rose Madura Congratulations to Adam! You are an inspiration to all of us! May you have many more healthy years!

Marie Myers Great job, Adam! Happy Ross-aversary!

Richard Munson

Susan Lynn Happy 19th Anniversary, Adam! This site has meant so much to so many! Don't know what we would ha... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy 19th Anniversary, Adam! This site has meant so much to so many! Don't know what we would have done without it or you!!!

Pamela Gregory Thank you, thank you for all you do!!! This site has been so valuable in so many ways to me. The inf... Read more

Pamela Gregory Thank you, thank you for all you do!!! This site has been so valuable in so many ways to me. The information, support, and encouragement from everyone is truly amazing and I honestly don't know what I would have done without it

. Happy 19th Ross-aversary and I hope you get a lifetime out of this procedure!

Ana Brussoposted an update

90 days ago

Lifting up in prayer Brett Macy and JC Carlson for a successful surgery tomorrow and a speedy recovery 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

90 days ago

Suzette Schear, Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and 1 other reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Shawna and Maureen, for their surgeries tomorrow to be successful and we welcome them into recovery. God bless you both 🙏❤️❤️‍🩹 ...Read more

Lifting up in prayer Shawna and Maureen, for their surgeries tomorrow to be successful and we welcome them into recovery. God bless you both 🙏❤️❤️‍🩹

Margaret Fielden God bless you both

Ana Brussoposted an update

90 days ago

Suzette Schear reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Christina Papaila for a successful surgery and recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️❤️‍🩹

Ana Brussoposted an update

100 days ago

Kathy Ozio, Susan Lynn, Grace Mason and 1 other reacted to this

Want to share that I went to UCLA to get an echocardiogram and then see my wonderful cardiologist for a follow up and very happy and grateful to share that ...Read more

Want to share that I went to UCLA to get an echocardiogram and then see my wonderful cardiologist for a follow up and very happy and grateful to share that everything is ok and don’t have to see him for another five months. He said my valve is doing well. Early Christmas present 👍🙏❤️🎉🎊

Richard Munson Great news ana, merry christmas and a new picture

Rose Madura Wonderful news Ana! Thanks for sharing with us. 👍❤️‍🩹

Susan Lynn Great news, Sweet Ana! We know you have a heart of gold and we're glad it's working efficiently!!!... Read more

Susan Lynn Great news, Sweet Ana! We know you have a heart of gold and we're glad it's working efficiently!!!

Valerie Allen Wonderful news, Ana 💕

Marie Myers So good to hear!

Kimberly Eisenhut Well, that is a wonderful Christmas present :)

Larry Peterson Glad you shared the good news, Ana!

Suzette Schear Congrats what an amazing Christmas present. ❤️

Ana Brusso Thank you all for always being here for me and cheering me on. You are all in my prayers always. God ... Read more

Ana Brusso Thank you all for always being here for me and cheering me on. You are all in my prayers always. God bless you 🙏❤️😘🤗

Robert Miller That's good. Apparently something isn't 100% right so make sure you get checkups every 6 months or so ... Read more

Robert Miller That's good. Apparently something isn't 100% right so make sure you get checkups every 6 months or so. Hoping everything stays well.

Adam Pick Woo-Hooooooo!!!! Doing a happy dance for you Sis!!!!

Robert Miller That's great to hear. But why do you need check ups every 6 months?

Ana Brusso Adam, my dear hvs brother, thank you. Robert, I have had two OHS less than three years apart. So I gu ... Read more

Ana Brusso Adam, my dear hvs brother, thank you. Robert, I have had two OHS less than three years apart. So I guess to keep an eye on things.

Robert Miller @Ana Brusso, I had two within 10 months, same year. I am also getting checkups every 6 months or so. ... Read more

Robert Miller @Ana Brusso, I had two within 10 months, same year. I am also getting checkups every 6 months or so. I guess that explains your 5 month schedule. Glad to hear everything is fine.

Ana Brusso Thank you Robert and I’m sorry you went through this twice also and in a short period of time, you ... Read more

Ana Brusso Thank you Robert and I’m sorry you went through this twice also and in a short period of time, you are a gladiator 🙏😍

Ana Brussoposted an update

100 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

Wishing Jay Ridgway and Richard Lee successful surgeries and will welcome them into recovery. God bless you both. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

112 days ago

Leslie Bakos, Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

Hello heart warriors, wanted to say I recently celebrated another Birthday by the Grace of God. Also, today marks my fifth year anniversary of my first OHS ...Read more

Hello heart warriors, wanted to say I recently celebrated another Birthday by the Grace of God. Also, today marks my fifth year anniversary of my first OHS to replaced my aortic valve and first aneurysm. Thanks to this site and the support I received from those that were here then. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for all of you and my dear hvs brother Adam for having this website. So much to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃 to my other hvs brother Richard, you are in my prayers 🙏❤️

Louise Moore Ana, here's to many, many more birthdays to come for you! Happy anniversary too, on your 1st OHS. Y ... Read more

Louise Moore Ana, here's to many, many more birthdays to come for you! Happy anniversary too, on your 1st OHS. You are an inspiration to us all and may God bless you everyday!

Richard Munson Ana, you are the best. Many 30th birthday wishes from your hvs brother, nancy and shadow. Just assum ... Read more

Richard Munson Ana, you are the best. Many 30th birthday wishes from your hvs brother, nancy and shadow. Just assumed 30 cuz you look so young.

Suzette Schear Happy birthday and anniversary, a lot to be thankful for. Happy thanksgiving.

Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary, Sweet Ana! Glad you had a wonderful birthday and wish you many, many more!
Happ... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary, Sweet Ana! Glad you had a wonderful birthday and wish you many, many more!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your lovely daughter! I'm so grateful for your friendship!

Ana Brusso So true, so much to be thankful for. Louise, so good to hear from you. Richard, my hvs brother, thank ... Read more

Ana Brusso So true, so much to be thankful for. Louise, so good to hear from you. Richard, my hvs brother, thank you for your, Nancy and Shadow wishes, I love the 30 comment. Suzette, lots to be thankful for and my little Angel Susan Lynn I’m also grateful for your friendship. I am very blessed with all of you 🙏❤️🦃🍁

Deena Z Happy and healthy birthday to my HVS Godmom. And plenty more to come. You are the heart and soul o... Read more

Deena Z Happy and healthy birthday to my HVS Godmom. And plenty more to come. You are the heart and soul of HVS.

Rose Madura Happy Birthday Dear Ana! And happy anniversary too! You are a jewel and I'm so happy our paths have ... Read more

Rose Madura Happy Birthday Dear Ana! And happy anniversary too! You are a jewel and I'm so happy our paths have crossed. 👍❤️ May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for! And not just🦃!

Ana Brusso Thank you my hvs Godchild, you are too kind. Rose you convinced me to get a second opinion and it was ... Read more

Ana Brusso Thank you my hvs Godchild, you are too kind. Rose you convinced me to get a second opinion and it was a good thing. You are all jewels and I appreciate you all. 🙏❤️😘👍🤗😍

Marie Myers Very Happy Birthday, Ana. Lots of twists and turns along the way in your life, and we are all glad yo ... Read more

Marie Myers Very Happy Birthday, Ana. Lots of twists and turns along the way in your life, and we are all glad you are celebrating another birthday!

Ana Brussoposted an update

118 days ago

John Crawley, Peyton Davies, Deena Z and 3 others reacted to this

Lifting up in prayers Susan Scheen for a successful surgery and recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

Kimberly Eisenhut Susan, You are in my prayers and thoughts today also

Ana Brussoposted an update

142 days ago

Adam Pick, Kimberly Eisenhut, Pamela Gregory and 1 other reacted to this

Wishing that Aaron has a successful surgery today. I lifted you up in prayer. God bless you 🙏❤️‍🩹

Adam Pick Thanks Ana! Yes, thoughts going out to Aaron and John today!!!

Ana Brussoposted an update

142 days ago

Gordon Leith , Pamela Gregory, Adam Pick and 2 others reacted to this

Wishing John Crawley a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

John Crawley Thank You very much!

Adam Pick You got this John!!!

John Crawley Thank you for your well wishes...I was discharged yesterday and I'm trying to get my new routine in o ... Read more

John Crawley Thank you for your well wishes...I was discharged yesterday and I'm trying to get my new routine in order, which I'm sure will be a work in progress for a little while...had a wonderful team at my hospital!

Ana Brussoposted an update

148 days ago

Pamela Gregory, Robert Miller, Susan Lynn and 1 other reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Jayne Perkins for a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

152 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

A thank you to my hvs brother Adam on his article about women more likely to die from complications after heart surgery. I have always felt this way. I also ...Read more

A thank you to my hvs brother Adam on his article about women more likely to die from complications after heart surgery. I have always felt this way. I also experienced the issue of total disregard from my cardiologist back in 2022 of my dissecting aorta aneurism. Thankfully I was my own advocate and this website saved my life for a second time. Great job Adam! 🙏❤️👍🎉

Ana Brusso Blessings to Trygve on her surgery tomorrow. 🙏❤️

Deena Z I hear you, concur and am so glad you made this post my HVS godmom .

Ana Brusso Oh my hvs godchild, you are so sweet. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted a photo

156 days ago

Valarie Sullivan , Rose Madura, Pamela Gregory and 2 others reacted to this

Today we are celebrating one year since we have had our dear Sir Buddy.

Richard Munson Hard to believe a year. I can tell he is running the show at ana’s house. My first dog as a youngst ... Read more

Richard Munson Hard to believe a year. I can tell he is running the show at ana’s house. My first dog as a youngster was named buddy. Its a great name cuz thats what they are.

Ana Brusso I know, time flies. You are right, he runs this house. Like our dear Shadow he is not spoiled, he is ... Read more

Ana Brusso I know, time flies. You are right, he runs this house. Like our dear Shadow he is not spoiled, he is loved.

Rose Madura Ana, very cute Buddy! ❤️‍🩹

Marie Myers Such a cutie!

Pamela Gregory He definitely looks in charge

Susan Lynn That year went by fast! I'm sure Buddy is treated like a king! That face is so adorable, how coul... Read more

Susan Lynn That year went by fast! I'm sure Buddy is treated like a king! That face is so adorable, how could you ever say no to him.

Ana Brusso Thank you all, he is very special and we never say no to him.

Ana Brussoposted an update

166 days ago

Rose Madura, Susan Lynn reacted to this

Thinking about my hvs godchild Deena in Virginia. Hope she and her family are ok. God bless you 🙏❤️

Deena Z Hi Ana, my HVS Godmom! Thank you for the check-in. We had a week of daily rain, but all okay. Lots ... Read more

Deena Z Hi Ana, my HVS Godmom! Thank you for the check-in. We had a week of daily rain, but all okay. Lots of mud everywhere!

Ana Brussoposted an update

173 days ago

Adam Pick reacted to this

Adam Pick excellent article about Amyloidosis. Thank you my hvs brother. I have bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and will ask my cardiologist if I’m at risk. ...Read more

Adam Pick excellent article about Amyloidosis. Thank you my hvs brother. I have bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and will ask my cardiologist if I’m at risk. 👍

Adam Pick Thanks for the kind words Ana!!!! I hope you are okay. For anybody who missed the amyloidosis articl ... Read more

Adam Pick Thanks for the kind words Ana!!!! I hope you are okay. For anybody who missed the amyloidosis article, here it is - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2024/09/25/cardiac-amyloidosis/

Cardiac Amyloidosis: What Should Heart Valve Patients Know?

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2024/09/25/cardiac-amyloidosis/

Learn important facts and research about the symptoms, causes and risks of cardiac amyloidosis from David Cattell, an aortic valve patient.

Ana Brusso I am great and enjoying life. ❤️🙏

Ana Brussoposted an update

187 days ago

I have been waiting for a new picture of our Shadow. Thank you Richard 😍

Richard Munson He was just groomed yesterday, a 3 hour marathon. We got home and he ate and hit the sack. Will look ... Read more

Richard Munson He was just groomed yesterday, a 3 hour marathon. We got home and he ate and hit the sack. Will look for a nice picture today. He is gleaming.

Ana Brusso Can’t wait. 😍

Ana Brussoposted an update

197 days ago

Susan Lynn, Suzette Schear, Darrell Malone and 2 others reacted to this

Hello all my heart warriors. I hope you had a pleasant and blessed Labor Day weekend. Yesterday I celebrated two years since my second open heart surgery. It ...Read more

Hello all my heart warriors. I hope you had a pleasant and blessed Labor Day weekend. Yesterday I celebrated two years since my second open heart surgery. It was a very long surgery not related to heart valves but to the aorta and arteries repair. I want to once again thank my little Angel Susan Lynn who kept my daughter company via text during that very long surgery. Also thank you to all that prayed for a successful outcome. By the Grace of God, I am doing well. I’m still on Metropolol 25mg and it’s been good to me 🥰. And no, I’m not a walker but try to exercise several times a week. God bless you all! 🙏❤️❤️‍🩹🇺🇸

Richard Munson Ana, its always uplifting to hear that you are healthy, wealthy and wise.

Susan Lynn Happy 2nd Anniversary, Sweet Ana! I remember that day well! You're so brave and inspirational!! ... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy 2nd Anniversary, Sweet Ana! I remember that day well! You're so brave and inspirational!! Glad you're doing so well!!

Ana Brusso Richard, I am wealthy in love from all of you. Don’t know about wise but I take it. Hope your eyes ... Read more

Ana Brusso Richard, I am wealthy in love from all of you. Don’t know about wise but I take it. Hope your eyes are doing great. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏

Ana Brusso I’m sure you remembered it well my Susan Lynn 😇 thank you for being such a great Angel 🙏❤� ... Read more

Ana Brusso I’m sure you remembered it well my Susan Lynn 😇 thank you for being such a great Angel 🙏❤️

Suzette Schear You sound well Ana and is amazing the story of Susan Lynn being there. People can be wonderful. Gla ... Read more

Suzette Schear You sound well Ana and is amazing the story of Susan Lynn being there. People can be wonderful. Glad you are walking regardless how far l.

Ana Brussoposted an update

222 days ago

For Deena my hvs godchild, I am hoping Debbie is not causing you any harm. 🙏

Richard Munson She wouldn’t dare

Ana Brusso Hi my dear hvs brother. I will be visiting my only biological brother left this coming Sunday in Flor ... Read more

Ana Brusso Hi my dear hvs brother. I will be visiting my only biological brother left this coming Sunday in Florida. He is not well. Will stay only a few days. Talk later. 🙏❤️

Richard Munson Sorry to hear, but wish you well. I think the storm is beyond florida. Have a good flight. Better you ... Read more

Richard Munson Sorry to hear, but wish you well. I think the storm is beyond florida. Have a good flight. Better you than me. I sometimes wonder what qualifications it takes to be a commercial pilot in todays world. I’m betting its watered down like medical school.

Ana Brusso I suspect you are right. Thank you for your well wishes. I didn’t think I would be flying but I hav ... Read more

Ana Brusso I suspect you are right. Thank you for your well wishes. I didn’t think I would be flying but I have to. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

229 days ago

A question for Marie Myers, do you live near Hallandale Beach?

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