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Update posted on...

March 19, 2020

5 years from my surgery... I am fine... Although I have some extra kilos....
But I am afraidaid for coronavirus affect... We have been closed to our home for a week waiting the worst to passfor a week now... Wait to the worst to pass pass.....

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Marie Myers Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary!
Hope the virus passes quickly for you, also.

Rose Madura I always like to hear successful heart stories. Glad you are fine. Hang in there.

Here's my newest picture!

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Road race 5km.. 40 min!!!

Chris Purvis Man that’s a great accomplishment!

Susan Lynn Wow! That's awesome! Great accomplishment, Greg!

Kim Owen Awesome!

No heath matters....

Journal posted on March 21, 2018

Three years after syrgery....three years of hope.....lost a lot of weight after hard work with my dietologist.....my right half of my heart almost recovered from the xl size it had before....feeling real good.....all syrgery pain and troubles almost gone.....listen your body and choose when it is time to fix any heath matters....

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Susan Killian Glad to hear!

two years and three monts after syrgery

Journal posted on July 18, 2017

in Excellent condition....full throttle of life rythm....i love my self again

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Jennifer McInerney That's so good to hear. Congratulations! It's so encouraging to read others stories as I wait for surgery

Rose Madura Hi Greg, that's great news. There is nothing like feeling like your old self again. God bless you.

Pat Munn Greg. Just want to thank you for taking time to encourage those of us still in the process. So appreciate it

Marie Myers Wonderful news!

Laura Jacobs Congratulations Greg!!

almost two years after surgery....

Journal posted on February 22, 2017

Thanks god and my doctors...all are going well (prima in greek language)!!!!

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7 months post syrgery

Journal posted on October 16, 2015

Feeling good but getting tired easily. Did anyone had high heart rate about 100 constantly when sitting home ( without taking medicine)? Is this often?

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Steven A Husted looking good heart brother god bless

Here's my newest picture!

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Greg Milis Four months post surgery

Greg Milis Still no swimming doctor said. And it is so hot here in Greece.

Lora Lee Peterson Looking good Greg!

Tammy Pilcher Congratulations Greg! God bless!

Bob M Nice scar! Take it easy heart brother!

Meredith Bray Why no swimming?

Greg Milis He is afraid that the diference between hot and cold water may affect to heart function causing tahycardia.

Twelve weeks post syrgery

Journal posted on June 19, 2015

Hello to all of you. I am 12 weeks post and today I felt for first time since then arrythmia . does anyone had arrythmia again after surgery? My hearth rate still over 110 .I supposed that after three months it would decrease to 70-80. Anyone similar situation? Thanks for listening. My breath disorder seems to be better than a month ago, pneumonologist said.

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Ericka Carlson Try taking magnesium taurate, it definitely won't hurt but may help!

Bob M Recoveries and heart rates and timing are all different. Listen to your body and your cardiologist.

2 months post syrgery

Journal posted on May 13, 2015

After two months of surgery i still have pain on my incision and a glinh glong sound . any one had something like that? I can walk 2 kilometres in slow rhythm . I breath sometimes with annoyance in my chest due to pneumonia I passed. Looking only for good day of recovery.

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Lenore Mitchell Greg - it takes awhile for incisional pain to completely go away. Hang in there, keep walking slowly and you'll gradually feel better. Did you say you have ... Read more

Lenore Mitchell Greg - it takes awhile for incisional pain to completely go away. Hang in there, keep walking slowly and you'll gradually feel better. Did you say you have pneumonia now or previously? That would definitely affect how you're feeling.

Greg Milis I had pneumonia in the ICU which hold me 28 days in there lenore

38 days post surgery

Journal posted on April 21, 2015

Home sweet home. Although with oxygen with me because of passing pneumonia I came home. God thank you. Did anyone have chest cranking noise some times over the cutting line in the chest? Sorry for my poor English.

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35 day post syrgery

Journal posted on April 18, 2015

Now after 35 days from surgery I can breath without oxygen. I progress to come with a lot of effort from me . doctor said that Monday I can leave hospital and go home. Had any one else pneumonia issue right after syrgery? And spent so much time to nicu?

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Bob M I pray that you will go home on Monday. Home is where your fixed heart is. I pray that the rest of your recovery will be uneventful.

Rhonda Rawles I didn't have pneumonia but did spend a little over 3 weeks in the CVICU then just a few days in the step down room before going to the rehab floor for about ... Read more

Rhonda Rawles I didn't have pneumonia but did spend a little over 3 weeks in the CVICU then just a few days in the step down room before going to the rehab floor for about a week so about 5 weeks in all. Not the most fun I ever had but I'm feeling great now about 16 weeks out from that big surgery day and am in Rehab Phase 2 now. Good luck to you, it will feel great but a bit scary leaving the hospital.

Terri Grimes Good gosh Greg! Sounds like you've really had a time of it. I read stories like your and it helps me to put my own situation into perspective. I hope you get to go home Monday!

Terri

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Still need some oxygen. Thanks god every day less and less. Four weeks post PVR surgery

Elaine Foster Hope you see improvement everyday and can get back to normal life. God Bless you

Tammy Pilcher Praying for you, Greg! Hoping for each day to be better!

Dan D. Glad to hear you're getting better and better.

Great progress! God Bless You as you continue to heal.

Cheryl Batzing Praying for you Greg!

finally winner.

Journal posted on April 8, 2015

Hello friends. I came back . my heart valve went peryfectly well but I caught pneumonia one day after surgery. I just left nicu having some more breathing issues. But it better now

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Tammy Pilcher Great news, Greg! Prayers for a great recovery!

Nancy D Welcome back, take good care and take deep breaths!!

LaDonna Mangile Prayers!

1 day for syrgery

Journal posted on March 12, 2015

Anxious untill i met my syrgeon. He expained me everything. God helps all the people going to surgery.

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Penny Prichard Positive thoughts.

Bob M I pray that your surgery and recovery will be uneventful. Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

LaDonna Mangile Best to you! Prayers!

Terri Henwood Good luck today and positive vibes being sent your way on your surgery day and everyday following!!!

Update posted on...

March 8, 2015

less than a week for syrgery. OOO my god, is this happens to me ?

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Bob M I pray that your surgery and recovery will be uneventful. I pray that your young family will be comforted and be peaceful during this time. God bless and rise up!

Greg Milis I really feel that i found a lot of special people here !!!!!!

Bob M This is truly an awesome Community!

Greg Johnson I just went through that process. I was nervous and almost in a trance. Seemed surreal. Only thing I can say is it is better on the recovery side and there ... Read more

Greg Johnson I just went through that process. I was nervous and almost in a trance. Seemed surreal. Only thing I can say is it is better on the recovery side and there is only one way to get there. We will be thinking of you.

Penny Prichard Positive thoughts your way, 11 days til mine

Lewis Garlisi You will be ok. Concentrate on your recovery. It may help with your pre surgery anxieties, and prepare you to better deal with something g you will have control ... Read more

Lewis Garlisi You will be ok. Concentrate on your recovery. It may help with your pre surgery anxieties, and prepare you to better deal with something g you will have control over - getting better sooner. Good luck. You are in my prayers.

LaDonna Mangile Bob mine is 3 weeks from tomorrow and I feel like my life is spiraling.....and just have to stoo myself and say get a hold of your fears LaDonna....and put a ...Whoah...on it.

Greg Milis THANKS ALL OF YOU . KEEP THINGING YOUR WORDS!!!!

2 weeks before syrgery

Journal posted on February 25, 2015

Every time I think of 13 march I Become nervous. it very anxious for me and my wife because of leaving our three daughters , for 2-3 weeks. The only that helps me is the good days to come after recovery!

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Hal McKinney Hang in there Greg. It will be over before you know it. Things get better fast after surgery. You will be home with your girls in a short time after surgery.

Virginia (Ginger) French Greg, you are doing your best to care for the family you love. Try to replace your anxiety with the thought that in doing what you are, with the support of ... Read more

Virginia (Ginger) French Greg, you are doing your best to care for the family you love. Try to replace your anxiety with the thought that in doing what you are, with the support of your wife, you are giving the greatest gift you ever can to your family -- the gift of a longer and healthier life with them.

Three weeks will be a short amount of time compared to the time you will all have together afterwards. Give yourself permission to relax and build your faith and an attitude that will give you strength in the days to come. And ask them to pray with/for you.

What a blessing to have such a loving family!

You will be fine. Say this to yourself every time a moment of negativity or anxiety comes over you. Because it is the Truth -- you WILL be fine. So many of us will be lifting you in prayer!

Hugs,
Ginger

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Here in my house watching my little queens !

date of surgery: 27/2/2015

Journal posted on February 11, 2015

Fithteen days yet. I can't wait to pass.

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Jim Kelly-Evans The wait is tough...hang in there and best wishes!

Greg Milis Thanks Jim. I fell as I knew all of you for years.

a month before syrgery

Journal posted on February 3, 2015

I am going to have my surgery in a month . I have some fears about the operation and the recovery time
I have read a lot of other stories which helped me a lot. I thanks Adam for this site. I won't make it without all your help here

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Lenore Mitchell Ok Greg, as I just wrote to Debbie, it's normal to have fears during the pre op wait. But as so many others have said on this site, we all got through not only ... Read more

Lenore Mitchell Ok Greg, as I just wrote to Debbie, it's normal to have fears during the pre op wait. But as so many others have said on this site, we all got through not only the wait but then the surgery and the recovery too. It does help to see what the rest of us have been through. Good luck. Everyone's story is different, and yet there are commonalities too, so keep absorbing the stories here.

Greg Milis Thanks Lenore

Debbie Tuzzolino Hi Greg! We are in the same boat. I think so are a lot people here on this website. Together we can get through this.

Jim Kelly-Evans Count me in too...waiting 5-1/2 week s for surgery. We'll get through it.

Patricia Garcia You will all get through this. You have a great support system here.

I've just joined the site. I don't have a surgery date yet. I'm meeting with the surgeon in 2 weeks. I'm very anxious.

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