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2377 days ago

Michael F. Glanders posted a note for Ryan that says:

Going in to V.A. Hospital in Seattle on Oct. 16th for Aortic Valve replacement.

Valerie Altman Same day as me buddy

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2507 days ago

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Ellen posted a note for Ryan that says:

Thanks , Ryan for your journal info! I am 59 and will be getting 2 new valves -Aortic and Mitral. How many days were you in hospital ...Read more

Thanks , Ryan for your journal info! I am 59 and will be getting 2 new valves -Aortic and Mitral. How many days were you in hospital ? What were your most difficult challenges in hospital and at home ? My surgery is scheduled for June 6, 2018.

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2863 days ago

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rajkcoomar Mungal posted a note for Ryan that says:

Hi Good day I am very glad to hear of your recovery. Its always great to hear these good things happening. I had a aortic valve replacement and a sleeved ...Read more

Hi Good day I am very glad to hear of your recovery. Its always great to hear these good things happening. I had a aortic valve replacement and a sleeved aorta and am doing great. Had mine done at Mt Sinai in Miami in Feb 14th 2011

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2918 days ago

bipin khara posted a note for Ryan that says:

Dear Ryan, Thanks for your posting and I am glad that you are excellent. I had AVR in Dec, 2012. Still not feeling that good. Where was your surgery? ...Read more

Dear Ryan, Thanks for your posting and I am glad that you are excellent. I had AVR in Dec, 2012. Still not feeling that good. Where was your surgery? Thanks, Bipin

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3060 days ago

Fernanda F posted a note for Ryan that says:

wow!! congratulations.. thanks for sharing your inspiring story. my fiancé (61yo) will have aortic valve replacement in December, and we have a 14 month old ...Read more

wow!! congratulations.. thanks for sharing your inspiring story. my fiancé (61yo) will have aortic valve replacement in December, and we have a 14 month old baby girl, so I am a bit apprehensive about the recovery and what to expect once we're back at home.. any tips you have for us? : ) you look amazing!!! great courage!! blessings....

Ryan Thompson Sorry about the delay in responding. The biggest thing for me is to make sure that you have a place ... Read more

Ryan Thompson Sorry about the delay in responding. The biggest thing for me is to make sure that you have a place to sleep comfortably. I really liked my lazy boy. Also, listen to yourself and your body. I was able to be active a lot sooner than my loved ones wanted me to be. And I feel I healed faster. Good luck to you and yours!!!

Ryan

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3071 days ago

Gigi posted a note for Ryan that says:

God Bless you Ryan being so courageous and continuing your life with physical activities, I had AVR two years ago, I am in my seventies, this year I met up ...Read more

God Bless you Ryan being so courageous and continuing your life with physical activities, I had AVR two years ago, I am in my seventies, this year I met up with sons in Colorado mountains, elev. 13,000 ft., had to climb at a slower pace and stopped occasionally to catch my breath but was so happy to be able to once again embrace the awesome natural scenic beauty of the Colorado mountain area. Best of luck

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3179 days ago

Roni Reinhold posted a note for Ryan that says:

Hi Ryan, I'm a 72 year old female who live in Bradenton Fl. i have an appt. to meet with my cardiologist tomorrow afternoon to ask his opinion on how soon ...Read more

Hi Ryan, I'm a 72 year old female who live in Bradenton Fl. i have an appt. to meet with my cardiologist tomorrow afternoon to ask his opinion on how soon I should have my Aortic valve replaced. I had a mitral valve replacement (mechanical) done in 2001 and at that time I was told that my aortic valve was also damaged due to Rheumatic Fever when I was a child. I will be 73 years old this month and have some concerns about another surgery. I've been told I'm not a candiate for the TAVR procedure. So my concerns run the gamut from scar tissue, the wire currently in my chest from the previous surgery. Along with how will my quality of life will improve after surgery. I currently have a very hard time catching my breath even after light exertion, like walking any distance. There's also been a discussion on where I should have this surgery done, did you have it done in Florida or did you leave the state? Any information or experiences you can share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Roni Reinhold

Ryan Thompson Roni, my surgeon was Dr. Blane Heric and my hospital was Morton Plant Mease. There is the Morgan He ... Read more

Ryan Thompson Roni, my surgeon was Dr. Blane Heric and my hospital was Morton Plant Mease. There is the Morgan Heart Hospital within Morton Plant Mease which is a dedicated section for preparation, surgery and recovery. In my two stays there, the care was top notch and my family was kept well informed. My cardiologist is Dr, Robert Black and he too, is a phenomenal doctor. But all of the cardiologists that I experienced in that practice were excellent. Everyone I saw at that hospital had excellent bedside manner and gave me excellent care. And the food was very tasty.

I had a negative experience with the doctors especially the cardiologists at Florida Hospital when I ended up there for an appendectomy a few months after my open heart surgeries. I experienced a level of arrogance and felt like a number and a bother. But I can only speak to my own experience and will avoid that hospital even though it is only 3 miles from my house.

My scar is was not much different after the second surgery than after the first surgery and doesn't really bother me. Dr Heric also had to cut and untie the wires on my sternum to do the second open heart surgery. According to him, it took time but really didn't seem like a problem. One interesting thing that I noticed is that the clicking became more pronounced after second surgery. I also went from being able to walk only a block or two without stopping to being able to walk as long as I wanted within a week of getting home from the second valve.

These are just my two cents. And feel free to ask if you have any other questions that I can help with. Also, be sure to have massage before the surgery. I experienced much less numbness and pain in my shoulder and I attribute the massage.

Warmest regards,

Ryan

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3205 days ago

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Adam Pick posted a note for Ryan that says:

Ryan, The picture of you 6 hours after double heart valve and AFib surgery touched, moved and inspired me. So, I shared it at our Facebook page. The impact ...Read more

Ryan, The picture of you 6 hours after double heart valve and AFib surgery touched, moved and inspired me. So, I shared it at our Facebook page. The impact has been extraordinary. In just 24 hours... Over 4,800 people have "Liked" it. Your picture is now the #1 shared post in the history of our website. Thank you for inspiring patients and caregivers all over the world! You can see the post at https://www.facebook.com/heartvalvesurgery/.

Ryan Thompson Thanks, Adam. I like the picture taken two years later while backpacking the Grand Canyon with my ki ... Read more

Ryan Thompson Thanks, Adam. I like the picture taken two years later while backpacking the Grand Canyon with my kids a little better.

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3205 days ago

gloria@gmail.com posted a note for Ryan that says:

Congratulations on your Health success story. I am encouraged too as I've had a heart attack 2 1/2 yrs ago with six stents so I love to hear stories like ...Read more

Congratulations on your Health success story. I am encouraged too as I've had a heart attack 2 1/2 yrs ago with six stents so I love to hear stories like yours that have s happy ending.