Wade's Guestbook

Glad you are home with me Wade. This journey is challenging but you are my patient patient. I see improvements. You are finding ways to relax. I especially like when you are sitting outside listening to the birds. We are so blessed. I love you.

Hi, Wade. I thought I would say "hi" because, like you, I am also 61, have aortic stenosis and have my valve replacement scheduled for June 22nd! Seems that we are "valve twins!" I hope we both sail through!

Hi Wade I had exactly the same two valve jobs 2 years ago. Here's some nonmedical advice. • The scariest part is before the operation; after recovery, you’ll feel confident and grateful • If they’re going to crack your sternum (mine was), try to work on your leg muscles before surgery, like deep knee bends, so you can get out of bed with just your legs and not using your arms to push up • Bring an Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, tablet, or Roku box to the hospital so you can watch Netflix or something other than the cable TV channels • When you get home and get up in the morning, immediately wash your face, shave, brush your teeth, and put on some comfortable loose clothing – it makes you feel like yourself and not a patient • Get into cardio rehab as soon as your doctor lets you and work hard at it – they’re the ones who put me back together.

We'll be searching for more great fishing spots again, this last weekend prior to surgery, to add to the trove from last weekend's adventures along James River. I'm looking forward to our time together. Love you!