Bill's Journal

Charles Haas  Same think on MacBook Pro - I think the server is very slow to load. Happening on multiple browsers on my home machine.

  Same thing happened to me about two weeks ago but now I'm able to see photos again. It just suddenly started working again after my browser on my computer updated to the latest version and on my phone, the software updated as well. Maybe check to see if you have the latest updates? Just a thought.

Jean Raber  I can see photos, but the site will no longer allow me to update the "my story" column with surgery dates and stuff. I get a "fatal error" message. I'm using a PC.

  When I had the problem a couple of weeks ago, I spoke with Adam because I got the Fatal Error message whenever I tried to even access the site. He said they were doing updates to the site that morning. So that was probably the reason for the error message.

But I continued to have the problem with photos loading for a couple of days off and on and then it suddenly worked again.

What I did notice though after everything worked again, my photos had an upload date of July 21, 2015 even though the photos were posted a year ago. I noticed another member's photos that were posted last year also had the July 21, 2015 date on them when they were in fact posted last August in 2014. I then got curious so I checked several other members' photos that I know were uploaded last year and they also had a July 2015 date on them. So whatever the site work was, it must be affecting the photos in some way.

Perhaps there are still site updates in the works.

Tammy Pilcher  Prayers for a great recovery from your hernia surgery, Bill. Praises for your great recovery from your heart surgeries! God bless you!

Ray Lockhart  Bill, It's good to hear from you. I am sure there are some good one liners about "being full of it," but I will resist. Glad you are on the upswing again.

Bill Hendrickson  Duane, very true in my case. I wish you well with your upcoming surgery. I have enjoyed all of your posts and humor. Keep us posted as you complete the journey. Regards Bill

Elaine Foster  Yes, Bill, I have often thought the top banner of this site should read in capital letters TAKE THE STOOL SOFTENERS EARLY AND OFTEN !!! I didn't feel the nurses stressed this enough, I too had some problems, but luckily no hernias. I had my husband running to the store for prune juice, milk of magnesia, and fleet enemas!! NOT funny then, but gotta laugh now.

Daniel Spurgeon  I used bicycling as my cardiac rehab and between the exercise and scenery it was great. It never prompted any Afib.

Daniel Spurgeon  I don't know what your doctor would say about your circumstances but both my surgeon and cardiologist encouraged my bicycling as soon as my sternum healing passed the 8 week mark.

Bob M  Great recovery! Yes, every day is a new day with a fixed heart! Take it easy heart brother. God bless and rise up!

Lewis Garlisi  Great news Bill. Hope you will be on that bike soon after the weather breaks. No deep knee bends for a while though!

Lewis Garlisi  Bill, sounds like a very tough surgery. Glad you are bouncing back. Keep focused on your recovery. Hope you make it back to the warm temps in Clearwater sometime soon.

Patricia Garcia  Bill happy to see that you are getting through this. Sorry to hear that you had to go through so much with your surgery. You are on the way to living your life happily with your family. Yes I am close to PA and tired of all this nasty weather. Spring is on its way.

Linda Whitney  Hi Bill, how are you progressing? I hope you continue to improve with each day. I am counting down until April 6th when I start 3 days of testing at Cleveland Clinic. I want this behind me in the worst way!

Tammi Gunwall  Continued healing to you Bill. Considering all you've been through you sound like you're doing pretty good. Rest and enjoy being home again!!

Patricia Garcia  Little by little Bill you will be back to yourself again. Atleast you can get some nice home cooked meals when you get home.

Linda Crawford  You will be surprised at how exponentially better you will feel this time next week. And that trend just continues. Day by day, it is harder to feel the progress -- week to week is much more clear.

Madlyn Daniel  great to hear you are making excellent progress. I had a lot of leg fluid. In ICU my face was so swollen that I could feel my lips enlarged. Thankfully most fluid in the legs are gone.

I walk around the house. Glad you fluid is gone and you can now concentrate on walking and gaining new strength

Madlyn

Clay Rowe  Great Bill. Glad the fluid is leaving and you're on the way back. My taste returned as the narcotics (oxy) wore off...ughhhh.

Tammi Gunwall  Wonderful news!!! So glad to hear you are doing well Bill! Hopefully your appetite will come back soon. I'm sure that will help get your stamina back...as well as time. Rest! We look forward to hearing more when you are up for it!

Tammy Pilcher  Great to hear you're doing better, Bill! Take it easy and we'll look forward to hearing your progress later!

Cristen Marzula  Great news on the echo! Nutrition really is key to the healing process. The large meals were very overwhelming to me in recovery - it definitely helped to try and eat smaller portions each hour (oatmeal, watermelon, apple sauce, etc). Best of luck Bill and looking forward to more good news.

Patricia Garcia  Wow...Bill..look at you posting on here. Prayers have been answered. I have been thinking about you and waiting for an update. You are a fighter and the hardest battle is over. I wish for you a smooth recovery so that you can get back to the family life again. Such great news :)

Lewis Garlisi  Surprised you are even able and thoughtful enough to post so soon. Good to see it. Eat what you can when you can. You'll get your strength back. Best wishes.

Clay Rowe  Bill, great to hear from you and to know you're back on track. Eating was an early issue for me as the anesthesia wore off. Anti-nausea meds helped. Keep us posted.

Tammi Gunwall  Thank you for your update Edna. I'm sorry to hear about Bill's set back. I pray his heart continues to get stronger and he gets through this with flying colors. It's apparent he has a loving family surrounding him and supporting him. Prayers to you all. His heart family here will continue to lift him up in prayer and send positive thoughts your way. God bless!

Edith Dim  Will pray that this is not a serious set back and that Bill will be on the smooth road to recovery very soon.

Adam Pick  Thanks for sharing Edna. We are all thinking healthy thoughts for Bill as the CC team works to address this complication. Please give my best to Bill.

Patricia Garcia  Thanks Edna for the update on Bill. Praying for Bill and the family that he will get through this fast and back to enjoying his life.

Lewis Garlisi  Just another post to let you know that you and Bill are in thoughts and prayers from all corners of this community. Best wishes to Bill for a quick and successful recovery.

Cheryl Batzing  Edna, sending prayers to Bill now for full healing and recovery. Let us know how he continued to progress. And sending prayers to you as well, for your wonderful support and encouragement of your husband!

Clay Rowe  Hi Edna, sorry to hear about this extra challenge for Bill and your family. Hope you receive the strength and support all of us send your way so you can move on to recovery. Please keep us posted.

Bill Hendrickson  Forgot to mention that I consider this an opportunity to fend -off more serious problems. Too many people never had the opportunity because they never knew what was lurking within. I wish all good fortune in their journey.

Jim Kelly-Evans  Best of luck to you, Bill for a successful procedure and a smooth recovery. You're right: we are the lucky ones...we can get fixed!

Clay Rowe  Ear plugs are priceless...and take a sleep mask too Bill. Keeping you in mind for the big day...you'll do great.

Jim Kelly-Evans  LOL Bill on the vacation spot trade! Yes, when your name appears on the marquee you know it's showtime :) I'm close behind you. Best wishes to you for a most successful procedure and a smooth recovery!

Adam Pick  Bill, I'm already looking forward to January, 2016 for you... I see you in Clearwater. And, the year after that. And, so on. And, so forth. My thoughts are with you. Adam

Bob M  I pray for a peaceful surgery and recovery. It will be a new day when your heart is fixed. God bless and rise up!

Mark Alafita  Bill, you're so right about the comfort through reading of others' journeys. I will be watching yours and wishing you all the best.

Bill Hendrickson  Thanks for all the positive support. I'm still amazed at the diversity of this family we belong to. My fantasy would be a two week HVS family cruise to Saint Lucia, lots of stories to exchange😍😍.

Tammi Gunwall  Cruise to Saint Lucia sounds good to me. ;) Sending you prayers and positive thoughts this week Bill as you prepare for surgery. You will no doubt do fabulous. You will be in good hands.

Ruth Valenzuela  My prayers go out to Shanna and all those facing surgery tomorrow. God be with you and may you place your trust in Him and your surgical team. Bless you!

Joan876 Howard  Hi Bill-I just found your site. I am also scheduled for Mitral & Aortic valve replacement at Cleveland Clinic in March. Sending many prayers and look forward to following your speedy recovery! Take care.

John Noriega  Very nice Bill...the word in the Greek is "hupernike" and the Scripture reads: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors (hupernike) through him who loved us. (‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭37‬ NIV)" As your surgery date approaches keep in mind that we are hupernike and all will be well. Onward & Upward! Happy New Year!

Jeff V.  Bill, Don't be unnerved if you sit down with Dr. Pettersson the day before surgery and he does not offer a detailed plan for your fix. In my meeting, we talked in general terms about his plans to initially fix my MV. He explained that he would then evaluate my AV and replace if needed. He ultimately used a Medtronic 31mm annuloplasty ring to reinforce my MV and cleaned up some elongated anterior leaflet chordae and added neochords. These specific details were not discussed in my pre-surgical meeting. After the MV was repaired, my heart was started to observe the quality of the repair as well as evaluate the condition of my BAV via TEE. Upon further examination, it was determined that my MV regurgitation had gone from severe to "trivial". Dr. Pettersson then evaluated my AV via TEE followed by a review of my most recent MRI & echos (while in the OR) and concluded that my AV should be left alone as the aortic leak was mild (1+). Total surgery time was less than 2 hours. Adam was on the mark when he told me that with Dr. Petterson at the controls, I would do great. Good luck and I look forward to reading about your recovery! Jeff

Bob M  Amen Bill! "38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." God bless and rise up!

Rhonda Rawles  Welcome Bill, you are in some great company here. Just came across the site less than a week ago and have learned so much! God bless you throughout this journey!

Cheryl Batzing  Welcome Bill! I just had MVR surgery Dec. 16 and got home Dec. 23...so this is my 4th day home recovering. Will be praying for your upcoming surgery but sounds like you are in great shape physically, great hands physician-wise, so you'll do great.