itsawaldo
Sunday, March 24, 2013 7:51:06 AM
Was the sixth anniversary of my heart valve replacement.

More like a birthday though right?

Walked the dog a couple times, went and shot my new 1911, smoked an Oliva O Perfecto.

Chased the bride around the house a bit, she can't get away anymore because now I can out run her, even took her out for Mexican and we both got happy on margaritas.

Sounds normal right?

Yup it was and I thank my doctors, surgeons and especially the nurses that helped me have such a great normal day.

Happy Trails!

Chris

jnichols
Sunday, March 24, 2013 8:01:01 AM
Congrats man! Especially the chasing the little lady around the house part! Hehe
TMCTLT
Sunday, March 24, 2013 9:29:07 AM
I had no idea you'd had valve replacement Chris, congrats on your mini anny and an over all great day!!!! 🍺

carpenter69
Sunday, March 24, 2013 9:45:07 AM
Say what you want about doctors, modern medicine is truly amazing. Congrats on your success. Live long and fornicate.
itsawaldo
Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:31:51 AM
I was feeling tired, panting when I went up a stairs, figured i was over 50 must be old age and out of shape.

Went to GP, he quickly yanked the stethoscope out of his ears and demended to know how long I have known about my heart murmur!

What murmur-as a typical man I went to GP when I was sick, had a cold and my cold symptoms would mask the murmur, hi ho!

I had aortic stenosis I was born with two of my valves grown together and it finally got so calicified that it was sticking open and allowing backflow. I was a walking time bomb, the aorta could have blown at anytime due to the increase in pressure. I didnt know, explains why i could never run the mile in high school though!

Replaced with an Edwards 3000 a bovine composite, works great and I can now go 3+ miles on the ellipitcal, something that was impossible for me a few years before.

My heart is better than it has ever been.

Thanks God!

thurson
Sunday, March 24, 2013 1:55:25 PM

I was feeling tired, panting when I went up a stairs, figured i was over 50 must be old age and out of shape.

Went to GP, he quickly yanked the stethoscope out of his ears and demended to know how long I have known about my heart murmur!

What murmur-as a typical man I went to GP when I was sick, had a cold and my cold symptoms would mask the murmur, hi ho!

I had aortic stenosis I was born with two of my valves grown together and it finally got so calicified that it was sticking open and allowing backflow. I was a walking time bomb, the aorta could have blown at anytime due to the increase in pressure. I didnt know, explains why i could never run the mile in high school though!

Replaced with an Edwards 3000 a bovine composite, works great and I can now go 3+ miles on the ellipitcal, something that was impossible for me a few years before.

My heart is better than it has ever been.

Thanks God!

itsawaldo wrote:

You look Moovelous! [sarcasm]

Awesome man!

jackconrad
Sunday, March 24, 2013 2:04:59 PM
Congratz!And a hunnert more !
m j toal
Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:49:11 PM
Outstanding. May you have many many more!!!🍺
frankj1
Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:22:56 PM
what a great story!

years ago as he was about to go "under the ether" for a five way bypass, my father asked the doc "what's the warranty" Doctor replied..."lifetime".

Bur
  • Bur
  • Herf-A-Holic
Monday, March 25, 2013 12:25:25 AM
Since you sound like you enjoyed your day, I'm still gonna post the snarky:

"All my troubles were so far way."

Sounds like you're making the most of the re-energized life!

itsawaldo
Monday, March 25, 2013 7:04:22 AM
Thanks guys.

No doubt life is good, maybe not what you thought it would be, but its the best one we get!

Have a good week y'all!

chazbo
Monday, March 25, 2013 8:29:12 AM
Long live the king!

Good health is the key to happiness. Everything else is just sweet icing.

Enjoy your day.

Chazbo

riverdog
Monday, March 25, 2013 9:03:57 AM
Good on ya Waldo. And a hardy composite moo for continued good health.
DD1700
Monday, March 25, 2013 9:43:20 AM
That is so AWESOME !!!!Happy hart day friend!!!