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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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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!

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Adam Pick

Absolutely love this! Thanks for sharing!!!

Tracy Fallu

Lots of life to en joy!!!!

Rose Madura

Makes life worth living!

Debra Keife

There is an abundant life after heart surgery!

Ron Gifford posted a photo

5 years ago (March 25, 2021)

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Ron Gifford

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.

Adam Pick

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.

Lisa Gohn

I celebrate with you! That's incredible, the smile on your face says it all.

Susan Lynn

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.

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Lee Wright

Congrats, sounds great, you are just a few days behind me, mine was the 22nd!

Marie Myers

Welcome to recovery!

Susan Lynn

Fantastic news, Ron! Continued success with your recovery!!!

Jared Takeshita

Great news. Welcome to the road of recovery.

Darrin Vohs

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.

Frank Giovanniello

Sounds like your doing very well. Not as bad as you thought! Keep walking. Stay Well.