Marshall Rader - Heart Valve Journal

Cheryl Mann That is precious

Lynn Loudermilk That is so sweet Marshall :)

Deena Z Priceless. That little girl not only has a warm heart, but she likes yours too. :)
#Fastfriends.

Susan Lynn That might be the sweetest thing I ever read on this site!!! What a lovely gesture. You certainly m ... Read more

Cameron Peek So happy that you have such a great neighbor. I am finding support from so many people including frie ... Read more

Michael Morrison That is awesome! So sweet of her.

Marshall Rader Sierra always says hello to me when I'm in yard or walking in street even before surgery. She's extre ... Read more

Marshall Rader Wife and I give neighbors are chicken eggs all the time ! And. If you want to know your neighbors, th ... Read more

You have a little angel on your side. So sweet. God bless her and you.

Barbara Wood Oh, that's the nicest!

Rose Madura So sweet. Children are so awesome and more sensitive than we give them credit for. I can see why yo ... Read more

Lynn Loudermilk Marshall I looked up the dog breed. So beautiful!! We have an English Creme Golden Retriever.

Rita Savelis Yes. Beta blockers slow you down. One is usually prescribed betablockers so that one's heart can get ... Read more

Marshall Rader Taking the beta blocker in morning makes walking smooth difficult

Marie Myers What drug and dose are you on? If the drug dose cannot be reduced, sometimes switching to a different ... Read more

Marshall Rader 12.5 mg which is twice a day.. however, wife and I notice a big difference when the blocker subsides ... Read more

Cheryl Mann Marshall - do you feel better after you walk? I ask because I noticed that I would really not feel l ... Read more

Barbara Wood Drink a full glass of water when you take them. I take metoprolol - 12.5/day...staying very hydrated ... Read more

Lynn Loudermilk Marshall when I was taking them I took them before bed, it helped

Lynn Loudermilk I am not sure what I will be using yet, the PA said not to put anything on till the scabs were comple ... Read more

Marshall Rader Vit E is interesting !! 💜👍

Adam Pick Hey Marshall, Have you heard of Mederma yet? https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2 ... Read more

Mederma Skin Ointment: For Heart Surgery Incision Healing

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/04/02/ointment-gel-skin-surgery-healing-mederma/

See a patient discussion about the use of Mederma Skin Ointment to help healing after cardiac surgery.

Carolyn Ettlie I used Maderma but the important thing I was told to do is gentle massaging.

Michael Morrison I was told not to put anything on it until the scabs are gone. everyone's skin is different and what ... Read more

Michael Morrison P.S. I was told to keep my scar out of the sun for a year. So I've bought some SPF shirts to wear thi ... Read more

Michael Morrison Yeah if they are in there to begin with, why not go ahead and fix?

Marshall Rader Surgeon believes to not intervine unless ascending aorta is at 5 cm plus !! He tells me he'll look at ... Read more

Cheryl Mann Marshall - I completely understand the anxiety escalation as surgery draws near - I felt that too. M ... Read more

Marie Myers What is the downside of wrapping the aorta while they are in there?

Marshall Rader Hi everyone. Good news. My surgeon called me on my concern about the 4.2 cm ascending aorta, and told ... Read more

Marie Myers I think that is good news-I would have worried about it also...

Marshall Rader I just want this whole thing behind me without any complications God willing.

Jim Archer Since the Aorta was at 6.8 cm, the surgeon replaced the first inch with dacron, the added a one inch ... Read more

I did, had a growing aneurysm and needed to be wrapped.

Marshall Rader Hi Ana, my surgeon want to replace faulty valve and do single bypass. However, he want to let the 4.2 ... Read more

Marshall Rader Ana, was the wrap done during first surgery or later after surgery requiring tell ?

I had both things done at once. Dr. Starnes explained to me that was what he was going to do and did ... Read more

Rose Madura Hi Marshall. I had ascending aorta done during my surgery. With the dacron graft.

Lynn Loudermilk Marshall hope it all goes well and you have a good recovery.

Susan Lynn That's the spirit, Marshall! You'll be getting everything you need and be in better shape than when ... Read more

Cheryl Mann Excellent attitude Marshall! We're here to celebrate your new plumbing with you... I am sure you wil ... Read more

Mike Tirrell Marshall, just a little blip on your radar. You make a good point, while not ideal, you know about i ... Read more

Deena Z Hi Marshall, You're choosing the high road. Being a role model! What a life extending operation yo ... Read more

Adam Pick Marshall, I love how you are approaching this. A definite blessing in disguise. Coronary events are ... Read more

Marshall Rader I have the Ramus that branches off the LAD that's keeping my heart from stopping !!

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