Whitney Nelson
10 years ago (January 28, 2016)
Good luck Jeff!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation
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Jeff Oswald posted an update
10 years ago (January 28, 2016)
Well my date is really close now I did all my preop testing this week even had an open heart class at the hospital I'm as ready as I'm gonna get. I'm must admit I'm pretty nervous but I will be ok the countdown is on
Wanda Mroz
10 years ago (January 28, 2016)
You'll do great!
Roger Birch
10 years ago (January 29, 2016)
Good luck Jeff, the wait is the worst. Certainly not fun but doable!
Susan Kotansky
10 years ago (January 29, 2016)
Hang on...it'll be done soon and you will be so happy to be on the other side. I wish you the best surgery and recovery!!!
Anonymous
10 years ago (January 29, 2016)
Good luck!!
Liz Burroughs
10 years ago (January 31, 2016)
Good luck with your surgery! You'll be on the road to recovery very soon!
Jeff Oswald posted a photo
10 years ago (January 16, 2016)
This will be my new valve come February 2nd 2016
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Adam Pick and Whitney Nelson reacted to this
10 years ago (January 17, 2016)
Welcome to the mechanical valve club.
10 years ago (January 17, 2016)
Click.. click.. click.. Thump.. thump..thump.. Fun.. fun.. fun. And i'm feeling fantastic. :-)
God bless your surgery and recovery!
10 years ago (January 17, 2016)
Right on Jeff. Fyi, here's more about the On-X valve in this patient success story with Fred Hoiberg, the new coach of the Chicago Bulls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C88mpgQJ_n0
10 years ago (January 18, 2016)
Thanks everyone I'm ready but I have two weeks and I bet they are going to drag by
10 years ago (January 28, 2016)
Well so much for dragging by LOL it's here already
Jeff Oswald posted an update
10 years ago (December 16, 2015)
I'm so glad I found this blog I plan to learn all I can between now and my surgery date
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Anonymous
10 years ago (December 16, 2015)
I felt the same way! It is so wonderful to have a site to learn all about the surgery and what to expect before and after! Best wishes!
10 years ago (December 17, 2015)
i know one of the best things to help me thru my ohs was adams book and this site the more i read and the more i talked to people about ohs the more at easy i felt information is a blessing my prayers are with you
10 years ago (December 17, 2015)
It's truly great! :D Any questions or quarries, just ask. Keep us updated with your progress & how you're feeling-we are here to support 😊 Take Care, Emily.
10 years ago (December 17, 2015)
Welcome! Wonderful people here with lots of experience, finding this site has been a God send to me. I second Steven, I found Adam's book very useful, it helped me form some structure to what was about to happen. Best wishes!
10 years ago (December 17, 2015)
Hi Jeff! I'm from Denver pa... I had 2 valve replacements 2 years ago... sounds like you are doing everything right. congrats on the weight loss. keep reading and posting. this site was great and I got a lot of support hee. Best to you.
10 years ago (December 19, 2015)
Thank you all for the great comments
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