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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 23, 2020

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Ron Gifford posted a photo
5 years ago (June 18, 2021)
This is why we make the hard decisions before surgery and do the hard work of rehab after surgery: here I am, almost 9 months post-OHS, taking my grandson to his first swim lesson!
5 years ago (June 18, 2021)
Absolutely love this! Thanks for sharing!!!
5 years ago (June 18, 2021)
Lots of life to en joy!!!!
5 years ago (June 18, 2021)
Makes life worth living!
5 years ago (June 19, 2021)
There is an abundant life after heart surgery!
Ron Gifford posted a photo
5 years ago (March 25, 2021)
5 years ago (March 25, 2021)
Well, it's been 6 months since my surgery -- recovery is going very well. My daughter bought me this shirt for my spin bike workouts at home (it's a heart pumping iron, in case the photo's not very clear). Just received my second vaccine shot, and looking forward to getting... Read more.
5 years ago (March 25, 2021)
Go Ron! Go! Dang your future looks bright! OHS in the rear view mirror! C19 Vaccine... Check!!! Now... Let's Go Blue!!!! Sweet 16!!! And... Thanks for the very kind words about the website Ron. That really means a lot to me. If you need anything, please let me know. I'm... Read more.
5 years ago (March 25, 2021)
I celebrate with you! That's incredible, the smile on your face says it all.
5 years ago (March 25, 2021)
Love the shirt and the smile!! ❤
Ron Gifford posted an update
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
My mitral valve repair was a total success, according to my surgeon. Today is Day 4 (surgery was Friday morning). My recovery is progressing very well -- up walking the halls, sitting up with no issues, pain is pretty manageable. Had some afib in the middle of the night last... Read more.
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
Congrats, sounds great, you are just a few days behind me, mine was the 22nd!
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
Welcome to recovery!
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
Fantastic news, Ron! Continued success with your recovery!!!
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
Great news. Welcome to the road of recovery.
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
Congratulations! Wishing you the best on your continued recovery. I also had one instance of AFIB in the hospital and was give Amiodarone via IV. They kept me on it for a month after I was discharged.
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
Sounds like your doing very well. Not as bad as you thought! Keep walking. Stay Well.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
5 years ago (September 28, 2020)
Great news. Continued recovery. Going home tomorrow, YEAH! Looking good. God bless you
5 years ago (September 29, 2020)
Great news. Listen to your body during recovery.
5 years ago (October 2, 2020)
Let us know once you're home. Glad everything went well!
5 years ago (October 3, 2020)
Great News!! Welcome to recovery.

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