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3763 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Paul that says:

Hi Paul, I hope all went great with you on Thursday. Like you, I'm a Ross procedure patient. Great job finding Dr. Pettersson to help you through this. Shoot ...Read more

Hi Paul, I hope all went great with you on Thursday. Like you, I'm a Ross procedure patient. Great job finding Dr. Pettersson to help you through this. Shoot us an update when you are up to it. Keep on tickin! Adam

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3764 days ago

Jeff V. posted a note for Paul that says:

Paul, It was great to meet you, Sara and your folks today! I trust you are now resting comfortably in step-down. I look forward to reading about your quick ...Read more

Paul, It was great to meet you, Sara and your folks today! I trust you are now resting comfortably in step-down. I look forward to reading about your quick recovery! Happy Holidays to you and your family. Jeff V.

Jeff V. Paul, How are things going?

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3765 days ago

Terrie Syvertsen posted a note for Paul that says:

Paul and your Family- Prayers are streaming out from our heart village that your surgery went well and that you are officially on that wonderful road called ...Read more

Paul and your Family- Prayers are streaming out from our heart village that your surgery went well and that you are officially on that wonderful road called "recovery"! What a blessed Man to have those to handsome young sons and your beautiful Wife ready to help you celebrate Christmas and the New Year with you knowing this surgery is now behind you and that the path ahead(taken one wonderful day at a time) will find you celebrating each and every one of them with energy and new strength! Be well, all of you! We will be looking forward to hearing how your healing goes when you are able to share!. Take it slow and easy!

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3766 days ago

Ben Schraegle posted a note for Paul that says:

Dear Paul, best wishes and prayers for a successful surgery tomorrow. Shelley and I will be praying for much success and healing for you! Ben and Shelley

Paul Lupinski Thank you very much, Ben. Your prayers mean a lot.

Tammy Pilcher Paul, I'm also praying for you too. You will do great!

Cheryl Batzing Prayers coming your way here as well Paul.

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3766 days ago

Jeff V. posted a note for Paul that says:

Paul, I was released from the Clinic today, 12/9, following recent valve repair surgery by Dr. Pettersson. I am 51 and was faced with the exact dilemma; tissue ...Read more

Paul, I was released from the Clinic today, 12/9, following recent valve repair surgery by Dr. Pettersson. I am 51 and was faced with the exact dilemma; tissue or mechanical. I was completely locked in on a tissue valve for similar lifestyle reasons as you... until, I met Dr. Pettersson. He said he could install either valve and recommended a mechanical valve because a re-surgery would likely not be required and living on Coumadin was low risk and very manageable/stable. Conversely, if you have a bio-valve you will, with 100% certainty require another more risky surgery in approx. 15 years. At the end of my meeting, the doctor said I could sleep on it and tell him in the morning when we are in OR. Once in the OR, I told the doctor that I selected an On-X aortic mechanical valve. After careful consideration, I came to the conclusion that I had to follow the doctors recommendation... It just did not make sense to have to go through this entire process again in 15 years. Furthermore, I have two family members who have been on Coumadin for 15-20 years without complication and decided I could do it too! You will do well in either choice you make. The Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Pettersson are amazing! Best of luck to you. Jeff V.

Paul Lupinski Jeff, it's amazing that you and I both have Dr. Pettersson. My wife and I met him last week when we ... Read more

Paul Lupinski Jeff, it's amazing that you and I both have Dr. Pettersson. My wife and I met him last week when we were here for pre-op testing, and we're so impressed with his soft-spoken, kind and brilliant demeanor. We are praying that he decides my valves are ok, and doesn't need to replace them. If he does, I am mostly sure I'm going to tell him I'd like an On-X mechanical valve. Like you said, it just makes sense to heed his advice. We are in great hands here at the Cleveland Clinic, aren't we?
Thanks for your encouragement! It means a lot.

Jeff V. Paul, I went into surgery expecting 1 and perhaps 2 replacement valves when I woke. I had a shot at ... Read more

Jeff V. Paul, I went into surgery expecting 1 and perhaps 2 replacement valves when I woke. I had a shot at MV repair but thought my AV was going to be replaced. I was shocked when I learned in the ICU that no valves were replaced. My MV was repaired and Dr. Pettersson then determined that my AV insufficiency was mild and did not warrant replacement at this time. I understand that while I was on the pump, he also re-examined my most recent echos and determined that the valve should remain in place. He expects my native AV may be OK for another 15 years or more. So I guess I can save that issue for another day! I have an appt. at the Clinic on 12/11 and will stop by to see how well you are doing! Jeff

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3766 days ago

Tammi Gunwall posted a note for Paul that says:

Hi Paul, wishing you a smooth and successful surgery tomorrow and a fast recovery! I will be keeping you in my prayers. Best of luck to you ~Tammi

Paul Lupinski Thank you, Tammi. I appreciate your prayers and well-wishes!

Joan Napier Paul, prayers and positive thoughts as you undergo HVS tomorrow 12/10. Looking forward to hearing you ... Read more

Joan Napier Paul, prayers and positive thoughts as you undergo HVS tomorrow 12/10. Looking forward to hearing your good news! All the best to you. Joan

Paul Lupinski Thank you, Joan!

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3767 days ago

Bob M posted a note for Paul that says:

Paul, we have the same surgery day. I pray that yours will be perfect. See you on the other side. God bless and rise up!

Paul Lupinski Same prayers coming for you, Bob. May your surgery go smoothly! I look forward to seeing you on the ... Read more

Paul Lupinski Same prayers coming for you, Bob. May your surgery go smoothly! I look forward to seeing you on the flip side! God bless.

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3767 days ago

Joseph Ballett posted a note for Paul that says:

So nice to met you , you you find your support and answers that have lead you to this wonderful site, From my family to yours we wish you well!

Paul Lupinski Thank you, Joseph. I see you had a scare in your last journal post from a week ago. I hope you're d ... Read more

Paul Lupinski Thank you, Joseph. I see you had a scare in your last journal post from a week ago. I hope you're doing better!

Joseph Ballett I am doing better thank you, and you will be better soon also.

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3768 days ago

Tammy Pilcher posted a note for Paul that says:

Hi Paul, it's nice to meet you! I see you've already been through a lot. I had my surgery 5 weeks ago and I'm doing really good so far. I'll keep you in ...Read more

Hi Paul, it's nice to meet you! I see you've already been through a lot. I had my surgery 5 weeks ago and I'm doing really good so far. I'll keep you in my prayers for Wednesday. Best wishes, Tammy

Paul Lupinski Hi Tammy, nice to meet you, too. So glad to hear your surgery went well and you're on the road to re ... Read more

Paul Lupinski Hi Tammy, nice to meet you, too. So glad to hear your surgery went well and you're on the road to recovery. Thank you for your prayers! Psalm 28:7

Tammy Pilcher Paul, I made a journal of favorite scriptures to take to Orlando with me for my surgery. Psalm 28:7 ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Paul, I made a journal of favorite scriptures to take to Orlando with me for my surgery. Psalm 28:7 was in there. I chose one from my journal to write on a small piece of paper to take to the hospital the morning of surgery. It was Isaiah 41:13. "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee."

Elaine Foster HI Paul, I see you and I have surgery the same day. I will add you to my prayers, and thanks for sha ... Read more

Elaine Foster HI Paul, I see you and I have surgery the same day. I will add you to my prayers, and thanks for sharing your scripture. Will look forward to comparing notes after our surgeries. You have a lovely family. God Bless you

Paul Lupinski Yes, Elaine, we just have a short time until the big day. May your surgery go well! Looking forward ... Read more

Paul Lupinski Yes, Elaine, we just have a short time until the big day. May your surgery go well! Looking forward to our recovery! Peace, strength and support headed your way.

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