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292 days ago

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Robyn posted a note for Jim that says:

Congratulations on being on the other side! My OHS for a new Aortic Valve and an Aneurysm Repair was two years ago this month. I hope your recovery ...Read more

Congratulations on being on the other side! My OHS for a new Aortic Valve and an Aneurysm Repair was two years ago this month. I hope your recovery goes smoothly!

Jim Rizzo Thanks Robyn. Monday was my 4-week anniversary. Recovery is going well so far. I am fortunate to b ... Read more

Jim Rizzo Thanks Robyn. Monday was my 4-week anniversary. Recovery is going well so far. I am fortunate to be able to take a sabbatical from working so I have the summer to concentrate on recovery. I am so thankful for this website for all the encouragement and learning from others' experiences.

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305 days ago

Rosie Miller posted a note for Jim that says:

Hope you're still doing well. I had my mitral valve repaired almost 2 years ago. Didn't even know I was sick. A great primary Dr. Cardiologist and surgeon got ...Read more

Hope you're still doing well. I had my mitral valve repaired almost 2 years ago. Didn't even know I was sick. A great primary Dr. Cardiologist and surgeon got me taken care of. As well as great care at home by my husband. He was my angel. Hope you're as fortunate. Take care.

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311 days ago

Samidh Singh posted a note for Jim that says:

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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311 days ago

Tracey Bilski posted a note for Jim that says:

All the best for a speedy recovery!

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315 days ago

Chris posted a note for Jim that says:

Congrats Jim! Hoping you have a speedy, uneventful recovery ❤️‍🩹

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316 days ago

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Leona Resch posted a note for Jim that says:

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jim!! I had my aortic valve replaced Dec. 2022 fir a bicuspid valve . Out there living life again and you will soon do that ...Read more

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jim!! I had my aortic valve replaced Dec. 2022 fir a bicuspid valve . Out there living life again and you will soon do that also!'

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317 days ago

Mike Jackson posted a note for Jim that says:

Congratulations Jim! A quick recovery to you!

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318 days ago

Brian Kennelly posted a note for Jim that says:

Hope everything is going well, I too chose the on-x valve for the same reason, it will be 2 years next week, I just turned 61, all going good, minor blood ...Read more

Hope everything is going well, I too chose the on-x valve for the same reason, it will be 2 years next week, I just turned 61, all going good, minor blood thinners, not an issue.

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318 days ago

Ayyagari Srinivas posted a note for Jim that says:

Wish you a fast recovery..God bless you

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318 days ago

Cher Lynne posted a note for Jim that says:

Godspeed recovery. You look fabulous. Keeping you in prayer! Glad this is behind you continue to heal have a blessed season

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318 days ago

Pat Hansard posted a note for Jim that says:

Hey Jim, I hope you are recovering well. I have heart disease but no surgery needed yet. Stay strong and kick butt.

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318 days ago

Teri Driscoll posted a note for Jim that says:

I received a pig heart valve back in Jan 2015. I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. I did very well, having my surgery at Stanford. They were fabulous and my ...Read more

I received a pig heart valve back in Jan 2015. I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. I did very well, having my surgery at Stanford. They were fabulous and my surgery went wonderful. I hope you have a fantastic recovery, and you discover new and delightful things every day! Congratulations!!

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318 days ago

Sandie (Sandra) K Whitaker United Kingdom. posted a note for Jim that says:

I had a metal heart valve fitted over 5 years ago. I was advised not have full anaesthetic (F/A) after this being fitted but I have just had to have F/A FOR ...Read more

I had a metal heart valve fitted over 5 years ago. I was advised not have full anaesthetic (F/A) after this being fitted but I have just had to have F/A FOR MAJOR SURGERY ON MY RIGHT LEG. I was absolutely fine after F/A. The Anaesthetist told me he had never lost a patient and he wouldn’t lose me.

He completely reassured me and my family at Church prayed for me and I was fine.

You will really benefit from your new valve.

May God bless you with good health from now on.

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318 days ago

Sandra Graham posted a note for Jim that says:

Best of luck with your recovery. I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced nearly 30 years ago. My prosthetic valve is still working well.

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318 days ago

Jan Persico posted a note for Jim that says:

Hi Jim. I’m originally from Amherst NY. Went to Amherst High. Currently living in N.C. Congenital bicuspid valve.
I had aortic valve replacement ...Read more

Hi Jim. I’m originally from Amherst NY. Went to Amherst High. Currently living in N.C. Congenital bicuspid valve.
I had aortic valve replacement 7 years ago. Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Feel so much better. Do cardiac rehab, it’s a game changer. Really helps with getting strength and endurance back. Stay strong!!!!

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318 days ago

Rodney F posted a note for Jim that says:

Welcome to the club, brother. I had an undiagnosed bicuspid for 35 years, so mine was an emergency surgery. So glad you had it diagnosed and monitored!
Wishing ...Read more

Welcome to the club, brother. I had an undiagnosed bicuspid for 35 years, so mine was an emergency surgery. So glad you had it diagnosed and monitored!
Wishing you all the best, and many more ticks to come.

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320 days ago

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Jim Rizzo posted a note for Jim that says:

I had my surgery yesterday. Thanks for all the support! Most to the tubes/IVs have been removed. Feeling sore and tired but otherwise ok.

Daneen Douglas That is awesome! You look great! Praying for a continued smooth recovery for you.

Jim Rizzo

Darrell Malone You are looking great Jim. All the best moving forward.

Valerie Allen Welcome to recovery!

Rose Madura Look at that smile! Congratulations and welcome to recovery! ❤️‍🩹👍🪖💪

Grace Mason Looking good, Jim. Best wishes for a great recovery ❤️‍🩹

Sue Maize Great to hear from you so soon Jim! Glad to hear all went well. Get lots of rest!

Ana Brusso YEAH Jim! Welcome to recovery. You look great and your smile says it all. Congratulations and God ble ... Read more

Ana Brusso YEAH Jim! Welcome to recovery. You look great and your smile says it all. Congratulations and God bless you 🙏❤️

Kathy Ozio Awesome! Recovery, here we come!

Jim Rizzo Thanks to all!

Pamela Gregory Wow! You look really good after 1 day! Take it slow and steady

Susan Lynn Yay!! You did it, Jim! You look fabulous! Welcome to recovery!

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322 days ago

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Kevin McCarthy posted a note for Jim that says:

Jim, hope it all goes well and smoothly tomorrow!

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322 days ago

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Sue Maize posted a note for Jim that says:

Praying for the best possible outcome tomorrow Jim! 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹 Have a peaceful day and sleep well tonight—all will be well. 🙌🏻

Susan Dunne Great picture👍🙋

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322 days ago

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Susan Dunne posted a note for Jim that says:

Hi Jim, Sending support for you during surgery. All will be well.😊

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323 days ago

Mary Ellen Burton posted a note for Jim that says:

Hi Jim: I’m from Clarence, NY and have been living in Las Vegas for the past 13 years. I too have a congenital BiCuspid aortic heart valve and found ...Read more

Hi Jim: I’m from Clarence, NY and have been living in Las Vegas for the past 13 years. I too have a congenital BiCuspid aortic heart valve and found out in my 50’s. I just had TAVR 2 weeks ago to replace the valve it was 80% blocked. I was asymptomatic and just started noticing more palpitations so I immediately got an interventional Cardiologist involved along with a Thoracic Surgeon and after all the testing went with the TAVR procedure. I’m doing well so far. Had the surgery 4/29 and was home the morning of 4/30. I’m starting to feel a little more confident day by day. I am back to driving and light household chores. Prayers for a successful surgery please let us know how you do. I found mentally I had to do something as soon as possible because at 80% I was a ticking time bomb. PS: I so miss Wegmans, and Bocce and Charlie The Butcher.

Jim Rizzo Hi Mary Ellen. Nice to hear from you. Thank you for your comments and feedback. My son used to work ... Read more

Jim Rizzo Hi Mary Ellen. Nice to hear from you. Thank you for your comments and feedback. My son used to work at Bocce so I was a regular customer!

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323 days ago

Kevin McCarthy posted a note for Jim that says:

Jim,

Best wishes for Monday!

Jim Rizzo Thank you!

Valerie Allen Jim, hope you have a successful surgery and recovery! You’ll do great!

Jim Rizzo Thanks!

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325 days ago

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Richard Ren posted a note for Jim that says:

Hi Jim,

We have the same problem and my surgery of AVR machenical valve was done on 29th April, in Auckland, New Zealand. Now I am in the process ...Read more

Hi Jim,

We have the same problem and my surgery of AVR machenical valve was done on 29th April, in Auckland, New Zealand. Now I am in the process of recovery. I hope everything goes well for you! Good Luck!

Richard Ren

Hugh Martin interesting. I was also diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve in my 40s and was likewise asymptomati ... Read more

Hugh Martin interesting. I was also diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve in my 40s and was likewise asymptomatic. I went on to run over 100 marathons. it is only recently that there has been any evidence of stenosis that will eventually require valve replacement if and when it becomes more severe. Anyway good luck with your procedure.

Jim Rizzo Thank you for your comments/feedback.

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337 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Jim that says:

Hi Jim .
Welcome

Jim Rizzo Hi Ruth. Thank you.

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