Bob Sperling - Heart Valve Journal

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713 days ago

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Well it’s 12 hours from my check-in time at the Cleveland Clinic where I will undergo my third (lifetime) heart surgery. Today I met many members of my heart ...Read more

Well it’s 12 hours from my check-in time at the Cleveland Clinic where I will undergo my third (lifetime) heart surgery. Today I met many members of my heart care team including Dr. Patrick Vargo who will take the lead in replacing my Aortic Valve and performing a single bypass. He is a young man who is sure of himself and put me at ease with his matter of fact banter. I am happy to have him and all the people I met on my side for this ride. I was fortunate to meet a gentleman, Don, who will be having similar surgery, his first, next week. Don is understandably scared but I was able to reassure him that he is in an amazing place for his journey. I have invited Don to join us on this site so that he too has the amazing support of the “heart warriors”. Before I try to get some rest I just want to say thank you. You are all amazing people who take the time to reassure each other and me. I love you all and wish you the very best in life and health. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. I will check in when able. Good Night my friends.

Rose Madura You are in good hands. God bless you and thank you for keeping us updated.

Greg Lewis Good luck Bob. Everything will be fine.

Susan Eckermann Best Wishes for a successful procedure and quick recovery, Bob. You are in the right place. God ble... Read more

Susan Eckermann Best Wishes for a successful procedure and quick recovery, Bob. You are in the right place. God bless you.

Patsy Stewart You’ve been on my mind for days. Will continue to keep you in my prayers and wish for you a safe, s ... Read more

Patsy Stewart You’ve been on my mind for days. Will continue to keep you in my prayers and wish for you a safe, successful surgery. What a story you have and what a new chapter to add to it! ~❤️

Klara Čičić Oh thank you very much Bob, you sound pretty calm and brave. It's great you recommended this site to ... Read more

Klara Čičić Oh thank you very much Bob, you sound pretty calm and brave. It's great you recommended this site to Don! I am wishing you successful surgery, you are in THE best place. Good luck!

Marie Myers Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!! What a great Christmas present!

Pamela Gregory Best of luck Bob! You will be in ICU soon. I remember being able to pet the sweetest yellow lab thera ... Read more

Pamela Gregory Best of luck Bob! You will be in ICU soon. I remember being able to pet the sweetest yellow lab therapy dog in ICU and a man playing the acoustic guitar keeping it as peaceful and calming as possible at the CC. Looking forward to hearing from you

Amy Berger Keeping you in prayer today!

Rhodie Jacobson I am sure that your talk with Don was such a comfort and gift at the perfect time. God Bless YOU---Bl ... Read more

Rhodie Jacobson I am sure that your talk with Don was such a comfort and gift at the perfect time. God Bless YOU---Blessing through this day and in through your healing!

Cheryl Mann Best wishes bob - I think you deserve a couple of badges by your name for having more than one heart ... Read more

Cheryl Mann Best wishes bob - I think you deserve a couple of badges by your name for having more than one heart surgery! Please keep us posted on your progress!