Matt Sheffield - Heart Valve Journal

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One year ago today I went in for surgery to have my bicuspid valve replaced with a mechanical valve as well as replacing part of my ascending aorta due to an ...Read more

One year ago today I went in for surgery to have my bicuspid valve replaced with a mechanical valve as well as replacing part of my ascending aorta due to an aortic aneurysm. I thank God for each and every day he gives me. I currently do waterslides, shoot hoops, play baseball, ride quads, mildly (I am on Warfarin), and plenty more. I ran a 5k, and most importantly, I get to spend time with my beautiful loving wife and our three children. For those of you preparing for your surgery, you're in good hands. Our doctors are some of the best in the world. When I catch myself worrying about my heart or health, I'm reminded of Matthew 6:27 - "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life." Too True. Thinking of all who are going in this week. You're going to do great.

Jill Krajnovich Glad to hear you are doing so well! I am having surgery to repair/replace my bicuspid aortic valve a ... Read more

Jill Krajnovich Glad to hear you are doing so well! I am having surgery to repair/replace my bicuspid aortic valve and repair my ascending aortic aneurysm on Jul 25 and it is encouraging to hear stories like yours!

Gina Hume God is good all the time and all the time God is good. I am 12 weeks post aortic valve replacement an ... Read more

Gina Hume God is good all the time and all the time God is good. I am 12 weeks post aortic valve replacement and give thanks each day for all of my blessings. Worry is a form of atheism and we need not worry. Best to you.

Dan Marcantel Congrats I am one month away or so from my 1 year.

Matt Sheffield That's great Dan, feels good!

Barbara Helen Dance Hi Matt, thank you so much for your kind support and prayers, which mean so much to me. I love your p ... Read more

Barbara Helen Dance Hi Matt, thank you so much for your kind support and prayers, which mean so much to me. I love your photo's .....you really look so good in them.....I only hope my surgery will have such positive results... my love and best wishes, Barb.xx

Crystal Whaley Those are all WONDERFUL words Matt. God is good. I THANK him each day many times. I look forward to m ... Read more

Crystal Whaley Those are all WONDERFUL words Matt. God is good. I THANK him each day many times. I look forward to my one year anniversary too, March 7th 2018.
I plan to go rock hunting for 50th bday and 1yr anniversary in Arkansas next yr. By then.. I can do it. I can do all things through Christ. I PRAY for healing and patience for those anticipating and those going through the surgery procedures now. Lean on God as he leads you through it. AMEN
CONGRATULATIONS on living life and spreading the good word. Thank you. You're inspiring