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2449 days ago

Russ Ferrara reacted to this

Yesterday, I started my whipper snipper,lawn mower and leaf blower. I did all my yard work easily and with no pain. Feel good today as well. I can't believe ...Read more

Yesterday, I started my whipper snipper,lawn mower and leaf blower. I did all my yard work easily and with no pain. Feel good today as well. I can't believe it is eight weeks and three days since I received my new aortic valve. Feel'in good!

Gerald Schaffer You're doing much better than me. I'm a couple days past seven weeks and can't think about yard work ... Read more

Gerald Schaffer You're doing much better than me. I'm a couple days past seven weeks and can't think about yard work yet.
Congrats on how well you're doing.

Rodger Dixie Gerald it will come. I have had a great recovery. I was able to walk 5km or 3 miles at,four weeks and ... Read more

Rodger Dixie Gerald it will come. I have had a great recovery. I was able to walk 5km or 3 miles at,four weeks and one day after surgery in under an hour. I really don't have any pain left. I am very fortunate.

Gordon Currie Roger, I too am 7 weeks plus since my mitral valve repair. It was a bit slow the first four weeks but ... Read more

Gordon Currie Roger, I too am 7 weeks plus since my mitral valve repair. It was a bit slow the first four weeks but I kept getting stronger...walking and working a little...after the first four weeks started jogging (that first one was 0.25 miles and had to rest after only 0.125 miles) during my walks of four mile walks...walks are now up to 4,50 miles and the jogging is up to 2.75 miles. Still a long way to go, but very fortunate to have a surgeon who was able to perform minimally invasive surgery.

Ginger Marine I have been working in my garden for 6 weeks now, and it feels GOOD! Today I pulled up 32 bean stake ... Read more

Ginger Marine I have been working in my garden for 6 weeks now, and it feels GOOD! Today I pulled up 32 bean stakes and carried them up to the house. As long as you don't overdo (which I think varies by individual) the sun and greenery help your mood and your body.

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2458 days ago

I choose a tissue valve so I would not have to take an anticoagulant. My cardiologist insists I take xeralto because I went into AFIB four times over the last ...Read more

I choose a tissue valve so I would not have to take an anticoagulant. My cardiologist insists I take xeralto because I went into AFIB four times over the last seven years. He says I need to take it to prevent a stroke. From my research I think that I have a very small risk if I don't take xeralto. I am very disappointed about taking xeralto. What is your advice and experiences?

Tammy Pilcher I'm sorry I don't have any answers for you, Rodger, but hopefully someone here will. God bless!

John Noriega Ask if there a different medicine you can take. There is one called Aggrenox - I took that after havi ... Read more

John Noriega Ask if there a different medicine you can take. There is one called Aggrenox - I took that after having a stroke in 2006. It was changed to Plavix after my AVR. It seems to work just as well, and it is cheaper!

Steve Salvador Hello Rodger, I was told, by having a Maze procedure, I would be on Warfrain for only 6 months.

Rodger Dixie Steve I am on xeralto for the rest of my life. I don't have any reactions to it but the drug scares m ... Read more

Rodger Dixie Steve I am on xeralto for the rest of my life. I don't have any reactions to it but the drug scares me.

Jean Raber Rodger, I understand why you are worried, especially with lawsuits over this drug still ongoing. It s ... Read more

Jean Raber Rodger, I understand why you are worried, especially with lawsuits over this drug still ongoing. It sounds like your doctor wants you to take a blood thinner, so you could ask him why you couldn't take Coumadin, which is a much older drug with better known side-effects (though less convenient than Xarelto). You might also ask him why you couldn't have a pace maker. (There may be reasons why the pace maker isn't going to work for you, but it would be good to understand that, no?) If your cardiologist won't budge, tell your GP what the deal is, and ask him to refer you for a second opinion to someone else. Please let us know what you find out!

Rodger Dixie Jean my wife and I travel a lot and Coumandin requires too much testing to keep everything balanced. ... Read more

Rodger Dixie Jean my wife and I travel a lot and Coumandin requires too much testing to keep everything balanced.

Jean Raber Yeah, Coumadin's a pain and Xarelto's scary. I got nothin'.

John Noriega Rodger as I said I took Aggrenox, but it was too expensive so we switched to a generic form. It is an ... Read more

John Noriega Rodger as I said I took Aggrenox, but it was too expensive so we switched to a generic form. It is an 81mg aspirin (low dose or baby aspirin) & 200mg dipyridamole. I took that for about 5 years until they switched me to Plavix this year! The reason for the switch is that I have kidney disease and can't take NSAIDs. Ask your doctor about that regimen. It worked well!
Onward & Upward - John

Rodger Dixie John thanks for the info.

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2460 days ago

I had my first meeting post aortic valve surgery with my cardiologist. He was extremely pleased with my recovery. I no longer take blood pressure pills as my ...Read more

I had my first meeting post aortic valve surgery with my cardiologist. He was extremely pleased with my recovery. I no longer take blood pressure pills as my blood pressure is now on average 110 over 60. I am off metapropolol 100 mg and am now taking 5 mg of bisoprolol. I no longer take 162 mugs of aspirin. I am disappointed that he insisted I stay on xeralto. He felt that my two episodes of Afib before surgery left me with a chance of doing this again and possibly having a stroke. I disagree with him but I am trusting his training and experience. Any thoughts on this? I feel great and am walking five km in 56.30 minutes. I haven't been able to do this in a long time and being 67 makes me feel good. I have appreciated being part of this community and appreciate your support. Thank you.

Shirley Turner Be careful not to push yourself to hard. Sounds like you are doing really well. Hugs Shirley.

Rodger Dixie Thanks Shirley.

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2476 days ago

Nancy D reacted to this

Walked 5km outside to day with 2 km going uphill, probably 5% grade. Time was 61 minutes and 39 seconds. Can't wait for cardiac rehab.

Adam Pick Awesome Update Rodger!

Rodger Dixie Thanks Adam

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2479 days ago

Kenny Knox, Gerald Schaffer and 1 other reacted to this

Today four weeks and one day after receiving a new aortic tissue valve, on the tread mill with no elevation, I finally did 5 km or 3.1 miles in 59 minutes. ...Read more

Today four weeks and one day after receiving a new aortic tissue valve, on the tread mill with no elevation, I finally did 5 km or 3.1 miles in 59 minutes. That works out to 11.8 m/km or 19.1m/mile. No heavy breathing and I am not tired. I am feeling good. Now can I keep this up?..

Kenny Knox Nice work Rodger!

Tammy Pilcher Great news Rodger! Congrats!

Enrique K Congrats Rodger! Keep it up!

Rodger Dixieposted a journal

2481 days ago

I am on this blood thinner until I have a check up with my cardiologist. I was told I would not have to take a blood thinner if I received a tissue valve. I ...Read more

I am on this blood thinner until I have a check up with my cardiologist. I was told I would not have to take a blood thinner if I received a tissue valve. I have read very nasty things about this blood thinner. Bayer says you are not to take it with a prosthetic device. Do most people take a blood thinner with their tissue valve. I was hoping to take aspirin only. Any advice is welcome.

Bob M Please check out my story concerning my decision between a tissue valve and a mechanical valve. Becau ... Read more

Bob M Please check out my story concerning my decision between a tissue valve and a mechanical valve. Because I cannot tolerate Coumadin, I could only replace my aortic valve with a tissue valve, vintage 12/10/14. With advancements using the TAVR procedure, I believe when my tissue valve fails in 15 years or so, I will not need to redo OHS, but my aortic valve will be replaced via TAVR.

Rita Savelis It is typical to take anticoagulants for the first few months with a tissue valve, and then stop. Or ... Read more

Rita Savelis It is typical to take anticoagulants for the first few months with a tissue valve, and then stop. Or you might take aspirin only depending on your valve.

Elaine Cutri I had a porcine valve in the 80's. I was on blood thinners for a few months after OHS. Then I was off ... Read more

Elaine Cutri I had a porcine valve in the 80's. I was on blood thinners for a few months after OHS. Then I was off blood thinners for 9 years. Then I had an event that the doctors thought might have been related to my older porcine valve. They put me on Coumadin and it took a while to figure out the diet management. I have been on it since ~1990. Three years after starting Coumadin, my porcine valve was severely stenotic and needed replacing. My doctors suggested a St Jude mechanical valve. It worked well for 22 years. I had another OHS in May 2015 to take care of an ascending aortic aneurysm, so the surgeon suggested a new (and larger) aortic valve. He offered a tissue valve, but I opted for another mechanical valve, On-X, I hope not to have OHS again, four is enough.

Elaine Cutri Hi Bob, I hope you get your wish of a TAVR in the future. It wasn't an option for me, too much scare ... Read more

Elaine Cutri Hi Bob, I hope you get your wish of a TAVR in the future. It wasn't an option for me, too much scare tissue.

Rodger Dixie Thanks everyone for the advice.

Jean Cook I was also told I would not need to take a blood thinner for very long after a tissue valve replaceme ... Read more

Jean Cook I was also told I would not need to take a blood thinner for very long after a tissue valve replacement. I have a cow valve replacement for my mitral valve back in April 2013. I am still on Coumidin and will be for the rest of my life because I had a stroke 6 mo prior to my surgery. I have no residual from the stroke. I was working in the hospital at the time of the stroke.I was already there. Thank God. I get tested once a month. It really isnt that bad.

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2483 days ago

Lynne Ladd reacted to this

Walked four km in 61 minutes today. Felt good. Shooting for 5 km in the next week. Will work on speed later. My goal is 5 km in 50 minutes.

Naomi Ivker Wow. I am impressed

Tammy Pilcher Yay Rodger! You said you were going to do it and you did it! Congratulations!

Lynne Ladd You inspire me!! Way to go!!

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2484 days ago

Meredith Bray reacted to this

Three weeks and three days since surgery and I walked 3.5 km in 56 minutes. Felt good , no shortness of breath. Shooting for five km in next few days. Hope ...Read more

Three weeks and three days since surgery and I walked 3.5 km in 56 minutes. Felt good , no shortness of breath. Shooting for five km in next few days. Hope I can do it.

Elaine Cutri Wow! Good job Roger.

Tammy Pilcher Great news, Rodger! Way to go!

Enrique K Congratulations Rodger! Pleasure to meet you

susan kotansky I love reading this!!! So encouraging for someone presurgery!

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2490 days ago

Eddie Patton, Bethany spence, Gerald Schaffer and 2 others reacted to this

Did 3 km today but no hills or grades. This went well. No shortness of breath or tiredness .

Eddie Patton Cool keep moving.

Rodger Dixieposted a journal

2491 days ago

Did 3 km or 1.8 miles today in 41 minutes. Went ok but I feel that I still don't have the energy I expected. It has been 17 days since my surgery and I feel ...Read more

Did 3 km or 1.8 miles today in 41 minutes. Went ok but I feel that I still don't have the energy I expected. It has been 17 days since my surgery and I feel I should be more energized.

Jeanette Davidson Take it easy heart brother! It is so soon. Allow your body time to heal. Go slowly and be patient. Th ... Read more

Jeanette Davidson Take it easy heart brother! It is so soon. Allow your body time to heal. Go slowly and be patient. There is no race here in OHS recovery land!😃

Rodger Dixie Thank you. I feel good but don't seem to have the energy level I expected.

Eddie Patton Good job. Give it time, if you keep exercising it will serve you well. The energy will be back soon ... Read more

Eddie Patton Good job. Give it time, if you keep exercising it will serve you well. The energy will be back soon.

Bob M Great recovery! Listen to Jeanette: take it easy heart brother.

Rita Savelis What does "should be" mean? Five months after surgery I don't have the energy I had before. I was to ... Read more

Rita Savelis What does "should be" mean? Five months after surgery I don't have the energy I had before. I was told this would be the case, which makes it easier to deal with. It can take months to get over OHS. After that you can start the months it can take to be more energetic.

Rodger Dixie I feel really good. Because my energy level was so low before surgery I guess my post surgery expecta ... Read more

Rodger Dixie I feel really good. Because my energy level was so low before surgery I guess my post surgery expectations are too high.

Daryl McCallum It will come in time....give that ticker a chance to grow strong again

Shirley Turner This explains how energetic my husband felt after his op. He over did it first up and his body sure l ... Read more

Shirley Turner This explains how energetic my husband felt after his op. He over did it first up and his body sure let him know it.
Slow and steady I said to him.

Rodger Dixieposted a journal

2492 days ago

Is it just me or did anyone else find this as well. Since I got my pig tissue valve I have lost my taste for pork. Hahahahaha!

Bill Cherry Bovine valve here - We aren't supposed to be eating pork or beef anyway. Go for tuna or salmon! :)

Lynne Ladd LOL!!

Rodger Dixie I was told pork is the other white meat like chicken. I eat beef twice a week.

Rodger Dixieposted a journal

2492 days ago

Feeling pretty good, not much pain but still not sleeping well. I haven't really tested my new valve as I have not walked more than two KM or 1.2 miles. Incision ...Read more

Feeling pretty good, not much pain but still not sleeping well. I haven't really tested my new valve as I have not walked more than two KM or 1.2 miles. Incision healing well and I am impatient waiting for full healing of sternum. Enough ranting I feel happy to be alive and to be feeling so good. Patience is a virtue I don't have.

Jean Raber I don't have much patience, either, Rodger. Maybe my MVR and attendant ailments will teach me some, t ... Read more

Jean Raber I don't have much patience, either, Rodger. Maybe my MVR and attendant ailments will teach me some, though. Hope you can get some sleep soon, and glad you feel good otherwise.

Bob M Great recovery heart brother!

Lynne Ladd These first weeks will try one's patience. We all want so badly to feel better and be well. We just ... Read more

Lynne Ladd These first weeks will try one's patience. We all want so badly to feel better and be well. We just have to wait for our bodies to heal themselves and catch up with our vision. You're doing great!! Hope you get some sleep!!

Rodger Dixieposted a journal

2497 days ago

I have been told that I still have a bit of a heart murmur after having my aortic valve replaced. Is this normal?

Tammy Pilcher Yes, I still have a mild murmur too. My cardiologist said it's normal to have one even after replace ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Yes, I still have a mild murmur too. My cardiologist said it's normal to have one even after replacement. It's just alot less of a murmur than before.

Pat Bluemel I was told "You'll always have a murmur, this one is just different than your other one."

Bill Cherry I was told the same. Slight murmur, with aortic valve replacement with bovine tissue valve.

Rodger Dixie Thanks just wanted to feel normal

Meredith Bray Yes, I have one with my mechanical aortic valve still.

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2499 days ago

Meredith Bray reacted to this

I have been walking .8 km or .5 miles for last two days. Today I walked 2 km or 1.25 miles some of it up hill. I am 9 days past surgery. I feel good. Hope I ...Read more

I have been walking .8 km or .5 miles for last two days. Today I walked 2 km or 1.25 miles some of it up hill. I am 9 days past surgery. I feel good. Hope I can repeat this tomorrow.

Naomi Ivker Good going! Are you short of breath when you walk?

Rodger Dixie No not short of breath but my legs still seem to have lactic acid build up too fast.

Cris Dykeman Keep up the good work!

Patrick Kennedy Nice! Keep moving!

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2501 days ago

Mary K, Gerald Schaffer, Janice Powell reacted to this

Did my first real walk around the block about a half a mile. It felt good.

Tammy Pilcher That's great, Rodger! So happy for you!

Eddie Patton Great! My surgeon told me the more you walk the quicker you recover. I took it heart and have had a ... Read more

Eddie Patton Great! My surgeon told me the more you walk the quicker you recover. I took it heart and have had a great recovery. Keep it up.

Jeanette Davidson Nice! Good for you!

Bob M A dedication song for all of us who walk from Jeremy Camp:
"Help me to win my endless fears
You've b ... Read more

Bob M A dedication song for all of us who walk from Jeremy Camp:
"Help me to win my endless fears
You've been so faithful for all my years
With one breath You make me new
Your grace covers all I do
Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
Well because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me"
God bless and rise up!

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2503 days ago

Had a terrible night in my bed. Couldn't sleep and I hurt all over. The right side of my neck hurts. I was told it was because a large needle was inserted. ...Read more

Had a terrible night in my bed. Couldn't sleep and I hurt all over. The right side of my neck hurts. I was told it was because a large needle was inserted. My right groin is black and blue and my private area is sore. I have no idea what they did here. Any ideas? Compared to my past surgery I my chest looks like I was beaten with a baseball bat. I am black and blue. Not sure why unless it was from taking blood thinners. Also having some trouble swallowing. Besides a breathing tube what could they have stuck down my throat? The good news is I can breath and walk up stairs without being tired. I guess it is only day five after surgery. I guess I am having post surgery blues.

Mary K My best guess on the groin is a cardiac cath? And it is not unusual for your throat to hurt after bei ... Read more

Mary K My best guess on the groin is a cardiac cath? And it is not unusual for your throat to hurt after being intubated. I have found that staying ahead of the pain with meds makes all the difference. And the first day home is a huge transition.Sending prayer that you are feeling better soon.

Jeanette Davidson Those first few nights are tough. I would get up and when I that Uncomfortable in bed and it helped ... Read more

Jeanette Davidson Those first few nights are tough. I would get up and when I that Uncomfortable in bed and it helped me to walk around and release some of the stiffness. My neck still bothers me with some muscle soreness. I think it's from them to pushing your neck or back during intubation. A neck roll or heating pad helped me a lot. Try to break your day into little pieces and just get through each day. You will feel stronger and better little by little. My thoughts and prayers are with you💞

Autumn Griffin Sending prayers your way! I hope you start to feel better soon. I can't imagine how much pain your f ... Read more

Autumn Griffin Sending prayers your way! I hope you start to feel better soon. I can't imagine how much pain your feeling with all those areas of bruising and such. When I had my gallbladder out my throat hurt for about 2 weeks. When I had gastric bypass it hurt like one day. I think it depends on who intubates you. I kind of wonder if they let the residents or whoever intubate the unconscious people (us) when it isn't an emergency to get practice. And sometimes you get the good ones or the practiced doctor and sometimes you get the one who isn't as good, laugh out loud. At least that is the theory I came up in my own head.

Gerald Schaffer Sorry you're not feeling well. the blood thinners will cause more bruising. If you have concerns I wo ... Read more

Gerald Schaffer Sorry you're not feeling well. the blood thinners will cause more bruising. If you have concerns I would call your care team and find out what they say.

Elaine Cutri It sounds like you're right on track. I am on blood thinners. I was also black and blue around my che ... Read more

Elaine Cutri It sounds like you're right on track. I am on blood thinners. I was also black and blue around my chest and upper arms. It looked like I lost the fight - big time. My throat was sore for a few weeks. Did they do an angiogram or need to access an artery from your groin area? That might explain the brushing and pain. It is so hard to be patient. Best wishes for a good recovery.

Naomi Ivker So sorry to hear. The first couple of nights were awful. As tired as I am the most sleep I've gotten ... Read more

Naomi Ivker So sorry to hear. The first couple of nights were awful. As tired as I am the most sleep I've gotten consistently is 2 hours. But it is better today than yesterday and twice as good as the day before that. My Dr said I'd feel like I got hit by a truck. That's about it! Amazing that you can breathe and walk up stairs. Wow!

Meredith Bray it's nice to be home, isn't it? I took about a week at home before I could stay in bed all night, an ... Read more

Meredith Bray it's nice to be home, isn't it? I took about a week at home before I could stay in bed all night, and another 2 weeks after than before I could sleep 6 hours at a time. It takes a while, and each day is a little better. You're normal...take it easy, sleep when your body tells you.

Lynne Ladd My first days at home were scary for me. No nurse call button!! so much to remember with the new me ... Read more

Lynne Ladd My first days at home were scary for me. No nurse call button!! so much to remember with the new meds. The bruising is shocking at best. But it is an indicator of all that is going on inside as well and explained all the pain. I am grateful for my poor husband who did all he could to help me get comfortable. As Mary K says stay ahead of the pain with meds. And as Meredith says getting 6 hrs of sleep at a time took me awhile too. Listen to your body and rest.

Rodger Dixie I hardly have any chest pain but my neck is really hurting. Just finished my first real walk after va ... Read more

Rodger Dixie I hardly have any chest pain but my neck is really hurting. Just finished my first real walk after valve replacement last Monday. Circled the block which is about a half mile. Felt good.

Lynne Ladd Way to go Rodger! Half mile!! Amazing!!

Elaine Cutri That's a long walk for the first week home. Congratulations!

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2504 days ago

Janice Powell reacted to this

Just passed the stairs test and walking test. I should be heading home on day 4. Oxygen intake at 97 %, heart rate 60 and blood pressure 96 / 65 so I am functioning ...Read more

Just passed the stairs test and walking test. I should be heading home on day 4. Oxygen intake at 97 %, heart rate 60 and blood pressure 96 / 65 so I am functioning pretty well. I will keep posting updates.

Janice Powell Oh wow you doing great continue in your recovery bless you

Mary K Awesome!

Gerald Schaffer Congrats, its sounds like you're doing so well. Remember to take it easy> I hope the rest of your rec ... Read more

Gerald Schaffer Congrats, its sounds like you're doing so well. Remember to take it easy> I hope the rest of your recover goes well.

Tammy Pilcher Great news!

Lynne Ladd Great news! You're on the recovery road!!

Sherry Nichols Wonderful!!!!

Cheryl Batzing sounds like you are doing great, Rodger! Prayers for continued healing.

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2506 days ago

Gerald Schaffer, Nancy D and 1 other reacted to this

Day 2 and all is well.

Tammy Pilcher Great news!

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2507 days ago

Had my aortic valve replaced yesterday by one of the best surgeons in Canada. I am sitting in a chair waiting for all the tubes to be removed. Dr. Hamilton ...Read more

Had my aortic valve replaced yesterday by one of the best surgeons in Canada. I am sitting in a chair waiting for all the tubes to be removed. Dr. Hamilton did my quad bypass seven years ago and now my aortic valve yesterday. Every thing went perfectly. I received a tissue valve from a pig. Not in much pain. Drugs are working fine.Dr. Hamilton I cannot thank you enough as I get a few more years to enjoy my family and friends. I also want to thank everyone in this forum for your wonderful support.

Naomi Ivker Fantastic to hear you doing so well! Removal of the tubes makes everything so much better!

John Jones Great news Rodger and what an informative post. I had trouble stringing one coherent sentence togethe ... Read more

John Jones Great news Rodger and what an informative post. I had trouble stringing one coherent sentence together my first day post-op!!!

Gerald Schaffer Isn't it amazing how you can go from flat on your back and not even breathing on your own one day and ... Read more

Gerald Schaffer Isn't it amazing how you can go from flat on your back and not even breathing on your own one day and sitting up in a chair the next.

Tammy Pilcher Great news, Rodger! So happy for you! God bless!

Jeanette Davidson Congrats! So happy you had great results!😊

Jean Raber Rodger, I am astounded by so many people who post on here the day after OHS. You take care of yoursel ... Read more

Jean Raber Rodger, I am astounded by so many people who post on here the day after OHS. You take care of yourself.

Mary K Wow. You are a rock star!

Mary Myers Great news! Amazing!

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2508 days ago

Janice Powell reacted to this

To all you wonderful people. Surgery is over six hours and all went well. Thanks again to everyone.

Jeanette Davidson Great news! So happy to hear it! I wish you a wonderful recovery and new life with your healed heart! ... Read more

Jeanette Davidson Great news! So happy to hear it! I wish you a wonderful recovery and new life with your healed heart!💕

Janice Powell Wonderful news I do say.. Bless you and I hope you have a healing of the heart in record speed.. Two ... Read more

Janice Powell Wonderful news I do say.. Bless you and I hope you have a healing of the heart in record speed.. Two thumbs up take care..

Eddie Patton Great hope recovery goes as well.

Sherry Nichols Great news Rodger I'm so happy for you!!!! God bless

Gerald Schaffer Great news, thanks for letting us know.

Tammy Pilcher Praise the Lord! So happy for y'all! Prayers for recovery!

Mary K Congratulations! !!!

Lynne Ladd Great news!! Your recovery has begun!! One day at a time!!

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