Bob's Posts

I tend to do most of my posting over on the HeartValve Facebook page, thought I would drop in so you all could see someone 5 years post Aortic Valve replacement/Aorta Aneurysm replacement. Don't worry, I was this ugly before my surgery. For those of you here going in for a valve, just realize they are eons ahead now than where we were at just 5 years ago when they did mine! You got this!

One year ago this very minute I was in the most surreal moment of this experience. Having prayed and kissed the wife I was now in the final pre-op frenzy getting shaved and wired. It was a unusual emotion of having accepted by faith that, as my wife put it, I would wake up to see her or Jesus. I don't recall that they had given me anything up to that point to keep anxiety levels in check, but I was calm........... Now, one year later, I am about to head to my favorite spot in the mountains to celebrate. Fore each of you that were here to encourage me (Adam) I thank you from the top of my heart. For you who are, I was 12 months ago, here looking for information and encouragement I give you peace and prayers. You too will be posting of your daily victories to recovery. God Bless you all.