Helge Volden - Heart Valve Journal

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809 days ago

Rose Madura, Klara Čičić, Rhodie Jacobson and 2 others reacted to this

Yesterday marked my fourth year since my open heart surgery. This site has been a wonderful resource. I occasionally check in and read about improvements and ...Read more

Yesterday marked my fourth year since my open heart surgery. This site has been a wonderful resource. I occasionally check in and read about improvements and advancement in this type of surgery and read about the progress of others. It also provides a place to reassure people who have just been diagnosed and are facing surgery. My best to all!

Rose Madura Congratulations on your anniversary.

Ana Brusso Thank you for your well wishes and congratulations on your 4th anniversary.

Klara Čičić Congratulations and thank you, Helge, I agree!

Marie Myers Happy Anniversary!!

Deena Z Happy 4th anniversary, Helge. Glad that you continue to be well. I find that the gratitude never de ... Read more

Deena Z Happy 4th anniversary, Helge. Glad that you continue to be well. I find that the gratitude never decreases.

michael swarzman Happy anniversary!

Pamela Gregory Happy Anniversary!

Susan Eckermann Happy Anniversary Helge!

Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary!!!

Patsy Stewart Happy 4th Anniversary, Helge! 🎉🎈~❤️

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1537 days ago

Shannon Gray, Susan Lynn, Rose Madura and 4 others reacted to this

My two year OHS anniversary was several days ago. I often forget that I even had open heart surgery. I hope that provides comfort to those about to have surgery. ...Read more

My two year OHS anniversary was several days ago. I often forget that I even had open heart surgery. I hope that provides comfort to those about to have surgery. The worst part was waiting to have surgery and the anxiety leading up to it. Follow the advice of the medical professionals that take care of you. If your hospital offers it, take the cardio rehab! It’s a great structured way to get back into shape. This group a great resource no matter where you are on your journey. All the best!

Marie Myers Great post, and Happy Anniversary! I agree that it seems my surgery (2017) was in another life . Wish ... Read more

Marie Myers Great post, and Happy Anniversary! I agree that it seems my surgery (2017) was in another life . Wishing you many more anniversaries!

Susan Lynn Happy Second Anniversary! Wishing you many decades of celebrations!

Jared Takeshita Happy Anniversary. Here's to many more.

Lee Wright Awesome!!!

Jerome Hill Happy 2nd anniversary

Helge Volden Thanks all!

Helge Voldenposted a journal

2232 days ago

Dan Baltazor and 1 other reacted to this

I had surgery for my "Aortic aneurysm and aortic valve replacement" via open chest surgery on September 27th. I am almost 6 weeks post surgery. My advice ...Read more

I had surgery for my "Aortic aneurysm and aortic valve replacement" via open chest surgery on September 27th. I am almost 6 weeks post surgery. My advice to others is to really attend to the post surgical care regimen and monitor your blood pressure, Temperature and heart rate.