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Ana Brussoposted an update

4 hours ago

John Crawley reacted to this

Lifting up in prayers Susan Scheen for a successful surgery and recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

20 days ago

Adam Pick, Kimberly Eisenhut, Pamela Gregory and 1 other reacted to this

Wishing that Aaron has a successful surgery today. I lifted you up in prayer. God bless you 🙏❤️‍🩹

Adam Pick Thanks Ana! Yes, thoughts going out to Aaron and John today!!!

Ana Brussoposted an update

20 days ago

Gordon Leith , Pamela Gregory, Adam Pick and 2 others reacted to this

Wishing John Crawley a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

John Crawley Thank You very much!

Adam Pick You got this John!!!

John Crawley Thank you for your well wishes...I was discharged yesterday and I'm trying to get my new routine in o ... Read more

John Crawley Thank you for your well wishes...I was discharged yesterday and I'm trying to get my new routine in order, which I'm sure will be a work in progress for a little while...had a wonderful team at my hospital!

Ana Brussoposted an update

20 days ago

Pamela Gregory, Robert Miller, Susan Lynn and 1 other reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Jayne Perkins for a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

30 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

A thank you to my hvs brother Adam on his article about women more likely to die from complications after heart surgery. I have always felt this way. I also ...Read more

A thank you to my hvs brother Adam on his article about women more likely to die from complications after heart surgery. I have always felt this way. I also experienced the issue of total disregard from my cardiologist back in 2022 of my dissecting aorta aneurism. Thankfully I was my own advocate and this website saved my life for a second time. Great job Adam! 🙏❤️👍🎉

Ana Brusso Blessings to Trygve on her surgery tomorrow. 🙏❤️

Deena Z I hear you, concur and am so glad you made this post my HVS godmom .

Ana Brusso Oh my hvs godchild, you are so sweet. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted a photo

30 days ago

Valarie Sullivan , Rose Madura, Pamela Gregory and 2 others reacted to this

Today we are celebrating one year since we have had our dear Sir Buddy.

Richard Munson Hard to believe a year. I can tell he is running the show at ana’s house. My first dog as a youngst ... Read more

Richard Munson Hard to believe a year. I can tell he is running the show at ana’s house. My first dog as a youngster was named buddy. Its a great name cuz thats what they are.

Ana Brusso I know, time flies. You are right, he runs this house. Like our dear Shadow he is not spoiled, he is ... Read more

Ana Brusso I know, time flies. You are right, he runs this house. Like our dear Shadow he is not spoiled, he is loved.

Rose Madura Ana, very cute Buddy! ❤️‍🩹

Marie Myers Such a cutie!

Pamela Gregory He definitely looks in charge

Susan Lynn That year went by fast! I'm sure Buddy is treated like a king! That face is so adorable, how coul... Read more

Susan Lynn That year went by fast! I'm sure Buddy is treated like a king! That face is so adorable, how could you ever say no to him.

Ana Brusso Thank you all, he is very special and we never say no to him.

Ana Brussoposted an update

41 days ago

Rose Madura, Susan Lynn reacted to this

Thinking about my hvs godchild Deena in Virginia. Hope she and her family are ok. God bless you 🙏❤️

Deena Z Hi Ana, my HVS Godmom! Thank you for the check-in. We had a week of daily rain, but all okay. Lots ... Read more

Deena Z Hi Ana, my HVS Godmom! Thank you for the check-in. We had a week of daily rain, but all okay. Lots of mud everywhere!

Ana Brussoposted an update

50 days ago

Adam Pick reacted to this

Adam Pick excellent article about Amyloidosis. Thank you my hvs brother. I have bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and will ask my cardiologist if I’m at risk. ...Read more

Adam Pick excellent article about Amyloidosis. Thank you my hvs brother. I have bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and will ask my cardiologist if I’m at risk. 👍

Adam Pick Thanks for the kind words Ana!!!! I hope you are okay. For anybody who missed the amyloidosis articl ... Read more

Adam Pick Thanks for the kind words Ana!!!! I hope you are okay. For anybody who missed the amyloidosis article, here it is - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2024/09/25/cardiac-amyloidosis/

Cardiac Amyloidosis: What Should Heart Valve Patients Know?

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2024/09/25/cardiac-amyloidosis/

Learn important facts and research about the symptoms, causes and risks of cardiac amyloidosis from David Cattell, an aortic valve patient.

Ana Brusso I am great and enjoying life. ❤️🙏

Ana Brussoposted an update

60 days ago

I have been waiting for a new picture of our Shadow. Thank you Richard 😍

Richard Munson He was just groomed yesterday, a 3 hour marathon. We got home and he ate and hit the sack. Will look ... Read more

Richard Munson He was just groomed yesterday, a 3 hour marathon. We got home and he ate and hit the sack. Will look for a nice picture today. He is gleaming.

Ana Brusso Can’t wait. 😍

Ana Brussoposted an update

71 days ago

Susan Lynn, Suzette Schear, Darrell Malone and 2 others reacted to this

Hello all my heart warriors. I hope you had a pleasant and blessed Labor Day weekend. Yesterday I celebrated two years since my second open heart surgery. It ...Read more

Hello all my heart warriors. I hope you had a pleasant and blessed Labor Day weekend. Yesterday I celebrated two years since my second open heart surgery. It was a very long surgery not related to heart valves but to the aorta and arteries repair. I want to once again thank my little Angel Susan Lynn who kept my daughter company via text during that very long surgery. Also thank you to all that prayed for a successful outcome. By the Grace of God, I am doing well. I’m still on Metropolol 25mg and it’s been good to me 🥰. And no, I’m not a walker but try to exercise several times a week. God bless you all! 🙏❤️❤️‍🩹🇺🇸

Richard Munson Ana, its always uplifting to hear that you are healthy, wealthy and wise.

Susan Lynn Happy 2nd Anniversary, Sweet Ana! I remember that day well! You're so brave and inspirational!! ... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy 2nd Anniversary, Sweet Ana! I remember that day well! You're so brave and inspirational!! Glad you're doing so well!!

Ana Brusso Richard, I am wealthy in love from all of you. Don’t know about wise but I take it. Hope your eyes ... Read more

Ana Brusso Richard, I am wealthy in love from all of you. Don’t know about wise but I take it. Hope your eyes are doing great. Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏

Ana Brusso I’m sure you remembered it well my Susan Lynn 😇 thank you for being such a great Angel 🙏❤� ... Read more

Ana Brusso I’m sure you remembered it well my Susan Lynn 😇 thank you for being such a great Angel 🙏❤️

Suzette Schear You sound well Ana and is amazing the story of Susan Lynn being there. People can be wonderful. Gla ... Read more

Suzette Schear You sound well Ana and is amazing the story of Susan Lynn being there. People can be wonderful. Glad you are walking regardless how far l.

Ana Brussoposted an update

101 days ago

For Deena my hvs godchild, I am hoping Debbie is not causing you any harm. 🙏

Richard Munson She wouldn’t dare

Ana Brusso Hi my dear hvs brother. I will be visiting my only biological brother left this coming Sunday in Flor ... Read more

Ana Brusso Hi my dear hvs brother. I will be visiting my only biological brother left this coming Sunday in Florida. He is not well. Will stay only a few days. Talk later. 🙏❤️

Richard Munson Sorry to hear, but wish you well. I think the storm is beyond florida. Have a good flight. Better you ... Read more

Richard Munson Sorry to hear, but wish you well. I think the storm is beyond florida. Have a good flight. Better you than me. I sometimes wonder what qualifications it takes to be a commercial pilot in todays world. I’m betting its watered down like medical school.

Ana Brusso I suspect you are right. Thank you for your well wishes. I didn’t think I would be flying but I hav ... Read more

Ana Brusso I suspect you are right. Thank you for your well wishes. I didn’t think I would be flying but I have to. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

102 days ago

A question for Marie Myers, do you live near Hallandale Beach?

Ana Brussoposted an update

124 days ago

Grace Mason , Rose Madura, Yumiko Ishida and 4 others reacted to this

Hello heart warriors, an update. Everything went well with my carpal tunnel surgery today. I’m home recovering and feeling good. Everyone at Eisenhower surgery ...Read more

Hello heart warriors, an update. Everything went well with my carpal tunnel surgery today. I’m home recovering and feeling good. Everyone at Eisenhower surgery center was great and took good care of me. Surgeon said I could probably do the left hand in about four weeks. We will see. My daughter has taken great care of me, I’m grateful for her. Thank you to all of you who prayed and sent well wishes, they worked.
God bless you all, love ❤️ and prayers 🙏

Grace Mason Glad to hear that, Ana. Well wishes for a great recovery.

Rose Madura Wonderful to har Ana. I'm glad you have a great daughter to assist you. Praying for a smooth recover ... Read more

Rose Madura Wonderful to har Ana. I'm glad you have a great daughter to assist you. Praying for a smooth recovery. Thanks for the update. 💕

Marie Myers Glad you had a smooth surgical experience!

Ana Brusso Thank you my dear ladies, grateful for your wishes. 🙏❤️

Susan Lynn So happy all is well, Sweet Ana! Speedy recovery!

Ana Brusso Thank you my little Angel Susan Lynn 🙏❤️

Daneen Douglas Ana, so glad your surgery went well. Praying for a speedy recovery!

Deena Z Wonderful news, HVS Godmom! Hope the pain is minimal too. Good time for surgery, given your three ... Read more

Deena Z Wonderful news, HVS Godmom! Hope the pain is minimal too. Good time for surgery, given your three digit day temps as of late.

Ana Brusso Thank Daneen and my hvs godchild, grateful for your prayers and well wishes. God is always good 🙏� ... Read more

Ana Brusso Thank Daneen and my hvs godchild, grateful for your prayers and well wishes. God is always good 🙏❤️

Sue Maize Praise God! So happy to hear everything went well Ana! Continue to take good care and let your amazin ... Read more

Sue Maize Praise God! So happy to hear everything went well Ana! Continue to take good care and let your amazing daughter look after her mama. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻🙌🏻

Ana Brussoposted an update

146 days ago

Richard Munson, congratulations on the Celtics 18th championship. 👍🎉🎊

Richard Munson I was quite the celtics fan back in the larry bird days but i am sad to say professional sports in my ... Read more

Richard Munson I was quite the celtics fan back in the larry bird days but i am sad to say professional sports in my eyes has taken a turn for the worst along with everything else it seems so i no longer pay much attention.

Ana Brusso Larry was something else. I feel the same way as you at professional sports. I stopped going to games ... Read more

Ana Brusso Larry was something else. I feel the same way as you at professional sports. I stopped going to games and don’t watch any a long time ago. I just saw this on the news and thought of you.

Ana Brussoposted an update

152 days ago

Diana Chamblin-Bevirt, Rose Madura, Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Leigh Waggoner for a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

Suelynn Hanegraaf Leigh, you’ve been in my daily thoughts and prayers for many days. You got this!

Ana Brussoposted an update

159 days ago

Adam Pick, Susan Lynn reacted to this

Richard, thinking of you watching the Marina del Rey today

Richard Munson I have been there many moons ago.

Ana Brussoposted an update

161 days ago

Darrell Malone, Samidh Singh, Yumiko Ishida and 7 others reacted to this

Keeping in prayer both Bill Metzler and Cheryl Capps for a successful surgery tomorrow and we will welcome them in recovery. God bless them 🙏❤️

Cheryl Capps Thank you Ana.

Susan Lynn Bill and Cheryl - We'll be sending positive thoughts and prayers to you, both! We will anxiously aw... Read more

Susan Lynn Bill and Cheryl - We'll be sending positive thoughts and prayers to you, both! We will anxiously await your post-op good news! Go get 'em!

Cheryl Capps Thank you Susan.

Suzette Schear Sending good wishes to them both

Daneen Douglas Prayers and positive thoughts to both of you Bill and Cheryl!

Valerie Allen Sending prayers to you both, and your surgical teams! 💕

Deena Z Cheryl and Bill, thinking of you. Almost there. Soon to be in recovery!! Saying a prayer for you bo ... Read more

Deena Z Cheryl and Bill, thinking of you. Almost there. Soon to be in recovery!! Saying a prayer for you both.

Sue Maize Praying for you both! I’m not too far behind you. Sleep well tonight. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻😴

Maggie Ma Bill and Cheryl, best wishes to you both

Andrew Dial Thinking of you!!

Rose Madura Cheryl and Bill, May you have successful surgeries. God bless you.

BRENDA JUNIEL Amen!!

Andrea Babcock Best Wishes to Cheryl and Bill!!!

Ana Brussoposted an update

168 days ago

Darrell Malone, Susan Lynn, Samidh Singh and 2 others reacted to this

Sending John Weldenken prayers for a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

Sue Maize Praying for you John! ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

Robert Miller I wish you all the best...

Rose Madura Best wishes for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery.

Andrea Babcock Best Wishes to John!!

Ana Brussoposted an update

184 days ago

Darrell Malone, Grace Mason , Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

Praying for Jim Rizo, Tracie H and Mark Valentine for a successful surgery tomorrow and a smooth recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

TRACIE H Thank you so much Ana

Ana Brusso You’ll do well Tracie, keep us posted when you’re able. ❤️

Jim Rizzo Thank you. Going well so far.

Ana Brussoposted an update

190 days ago

Rose Madura, Susan Lynn, Yumiko Ishida reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Lynn Anderson and Sandy Schemelia for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. God bless you both

Ana Brussoposted an update

215 days ago

Thank you Adam my bro and Dr. Hodges for a very informative webinar. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted a photo

236 days ago

Yumiko Ishida, Adam Pick, Valerie Allen and 3 others reacted to this

Showing my amazing gifts from HVS.com. This is where I come to exercise and socialize. Many thanks to Adam for these gifts, you are a good brother. 👍🙏❤️ ...Read more

Showing my amazing gifts from HVS.com. This is where I come to exercise and socialize. Many thanks to Adam for these gifts, you are a good brother. 👍🙏❤️

Adam Pick Ab-sooooo-luuuuute-ly love this Ana!!! So glad you are enjoying all the HVS goodies!!!!

Rose Madura I'm jealous! 😉

Deena Z Dear HVS Godmom, you look so pretty; the sweat shirt fits perfectly. Best smile ever. Spreading ... Read more

Deena Z Dear HVS Godmom, you look so pretty; the sweat shirt fits perfectly. Best smile ever. Spreading the good word in ways more than one!

Grace Mason Looking good Ana!

Ana Brusso Adam, I am enjoying them. Sorry Rose, maybe next drawing. Deena my hvs godchild, thank you for the co ... Read more

Ana Brusso Adam, I am enjoying them. Sorry Rose, maybe next drawing. Deena my hvs godchild, thank you for the compliments. Love ❤️ you all 😘🥰😍🙏❤️

Allen Carkner Now I want one of the water bottles! Very fun!

Valerie Allen Great picture, Ana!

Sue Maize You're too cute for words!

Rose Madura I'm glad you won! And glad you changed your profile picture to this great picture!

Ana Brusso Allen, you can have one! Thank you Valerie. Oh Sue, that’s sweet. Oh my dear Rose, 🌹 thank you. ... Read more

Ana Brusso Allen, you can have one! Thank you Valerie. Oh Sue, that’s sweet. Oh my dear Rose, 🌹 thank you. You guys are all so loved, thank you 🙏❤️😍🥰

Susan Lynn You make an absolutely beautiful HVS brand ambassador! You should be the new model! Lovely, as a... Read more

Susan Lynn You make an absolutely beautiful HVS brand ambassador! You should be the new model! Lovely, as always, Sweet Ana!

Ana Brusso Thank you my little Angel 😇 Susan Lynn. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

237 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut, Yumiko Ishida reacted to this

Wishing Leonardo Mendoza a successful surgery and recovery. Will pray for you. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

241 days ago

Deena Z, Valerie Allen, Grace Mason and 1 other reacted to this

Adam Pick, of course you and your wife are proud of your son. What an accomplishment in San Diego. Congratulations to all of you. I know I owe you pictures. ...Read more

Adam Pick, of course you and your wife are proud of your son. What an accomplishment in San Diego. Congratulations to all of you. I know I owe you pictures. God bless you and your beautiful and smart family. 👍🎊🎉🙏❤️😍

Grace Mason Cool robots and looked like a lot of fun as well!

Valerie Allen Yes, quite an accomplishment! Congrats to your son.

Rose Madura Congratulations to Ethan!

Ana Brussoposted an update

254 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

Richard Munson, February is over. Please stay in touch and tell us how things are going? God bless you bro, 🙏❤️

Richard Munson I wiil. My short attention span disease after 3 years since surgery may be back. No pills can cure it ... Read more

Richard Munson I wiil. My short attention span disease after 3 years since surgery may be back. No pills can cure it.

Sue Maize Is everything okay Richard? I’ve missed your regular posts on here! Hope all is well. 🙏🏻❤� ... Read more

Sue Maize Is everything okay Richard? I’ve missed your regular posts on here! Hope all is well. 🙏🏻❤️

Valerie Allen Richard, I’ve missed your posts as well! Glad to see you now.

Richard Munson I am well, its just that i am very busy with work and everything else. and prefer to sit back and not ... Read more

Richard Munson I am well, its just that i am very busy with work and everything else. and prefer to sit back and not comment as often on the every day questions that anyone can answer. the list of new heart patients is over whelming. I always tried to take the lighter side. Not everyone appreciates that which is fine. If someone comes along with a particular topic such as info on mass general in boston or minimally invasive mitral valve surgery i will try and help. One of my most satisfying moments was helping a local woman find a cardiologist and surgeon at mass general that successfully operated on me 3 years ago. Also finding so many dog folks to share pictures with was nice. Cassie and now shadow have been a big part of my recovery. Heart valve surgery is a very serious subject to be sure but a sense of humor can be good medicene in my eyes beyond metropolol and eliquis.

Rose Madura I'm glad I know you Richard and happy you made me an Adam's Angel. ❤️‍🩹

Richard Munson I feel the same about you also rose and a few others but to me its more than just a site where people ... Read more

Richard Munson I feel the same about you also rose and a few others but to me its more than just a site where people write in and pass thru. I need a connection and i found that with a few folks. You are truly an angel, with a richard edward to boot.

Sue Maize Please keep posting Richard—your humour is like medicine to me and I’m sure many others! Plus yo ... Read more

Sue Maize Please keep posting Richard—your humour is like medicine to me and I’m sure many others! Plus you have lots of important knowledge and experience to share with us. We’re all here because we’re all having or have had serious, and often life-altering heart valve issues….but we’re all different in many other ways and won’t all connect necessarily beyond that, which is okay. We can just give each other a little grace and not be so easily offended, and remember what’s important, that thanks to God and medical progress, we’re all getting 2nd, or 3rd or more chances at life! 🥰

Ana Brusso Thank you for posting bro. I missed you. 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

256 days ago

Daneen Douglas, Klara Čičić, Pamela Gregory and 2 others reacted to this

Lifting James Kopshina in prayer for a successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you and keep us updated on your progress. 🙏❤️

Daneen Douglas

Ana Brussoposted an update

272 days ago

christine blackway reacted to this

Lifting up in prayer Lorriane Toto for a successful surgery and recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

Ana Brussoposted an update

277 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

Richard Munson is on my mind. Dear hvs brother, what is going on with your blood test and your eye surgery? Hope you and Nancy are well and our dear Shadow. ...Read more

Richard Munson is on my mind. Dear hvs brother, what is going on with your blood test and your eye surgery? Hope you and Nancy are well and our dear Shadow. 🙏❤️✝️😍🥰😘

Ana Brussoposted a photo

291 days ago

Rose Madura, Grace Mason , Kimberly Eisenhut and 3 others reacted to this

Ruth Joy, as I promised more pictures. Susan Lynn is as just as sweet in person as she is with her posts.

Rose Madura You two are beautiful!

Richard Munson Adams angels

Grace Mason Awesome pic❤️

Antoinette Weale Lovely pictures

Deena Z Great smiles. Beautiful faces. And more so, hearts.

Klara Čičić Oh my God, this is so heartwarming to see, your smiles are gorgeous! I would be so happy if I could m ... Read more

Klara Čičić Oh my God, this is so heartwarming to see, your smiles are gorgeous! I would be so happy if I could meet you.

Ana Brussoposted a photo

291 days ago

Rose Madura, Grace Mason , Pamela Gregory and 3 others reacted to this

Here we are Susan Lynn and Ana B. Meeting for the first time in Palm Desert, Ca. My sweet little Angel brought me those heart balloons. We had a great time ...Read more

Here we are Susan Lynn and Ana B. Meeting for the first time in Palm Desert, Ca. My sweet little Angel brought me those heart balloons. We had a great time and we were grateful to share this visit.

Rose Madura So glad you guys got to meet up!

Valerie Allen This is so wonderful! With you in spirit! ❤️

Deena Z Check out those gigantic shimmering heat shaped balloons. What a great idea!! Bet that definitely m ... Read more

Deena Z Check out those gigantic shimmering heat shaped balloons. What a great idea!! Bet that definitely made a splash with Ana and everyone around you!

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