Ed McComas

[Chuck G.]

Re: Ed McComas

Thanks guys, I can always count on ya'll for a laugh.

Mitral valve repair, not replacement is the current plan. I hope Vanderbilt and / UAB agree.

My wife has a bad feeling about Cleveland Clinic, and I should have listened to her. One thing I realized from this experience is that we need to be closer to home. My wife had absolutely no support when this issue came up. Vanderbilt and UAB are both 2 hours from home, and both have good reputations for this surgery.

Things will work out for the best, Ed.

Keep me/us posted.

Chuck

[Steven B.]

Re: Ed McComas

Ed, best of luck when you do have your procedure. I am sure you will do just fine. I wondered why I hadn't seen your posts in awhile.

As for the pig valves; I have a friend who has one and it works just fine, but he has developed a craving for corn

Steve

[Tom P.]

Re: Ed McComas

Dang Ed, I wasn't aware of your situation. I wish the best for you and a speedy revovery after the surgery.
Oh ya, give the nurses a break.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Ed McComas

Ed, best of luck when you do have your procedure. I am sure you will do just fine. I wondered why I hadn't seen your posts in awhile.

As for the pig valves; I have a friend who has one and it works just fine, but he has developed a craving for corn

Steve

mrs clem has 2 cow valves and i have to keep my eye on her when she is out in the grass. all kidding aside with the right doctors they can extend your life as she was only 33 when she had her first open heart surgery as rheumatic fever 3 times when she was young did in her heart valves

[Edward M.]

Re: Ed McComas

Thanks for all of the well wishes, and the laughs.

I am searching for a heart surgeon closer to home (Birmingham or Nashville). Both cities have Heart Centers of Distinction.

I want this done soon and behind me. Not exactly the same as a valve job on a small block chevy, but the concept is similar.

[Robert G.]

Re: Ed McComas

Thanks for all of the well wishes, and the laughs.

I am searching for a heart surgeon closer to home (Birmingham or Nashville). Both cities have Heart Centers of Distinction.

I want this done soon and behind me. Not exactly the same as a valve job on a small block chevy, but the concept is similar.

Even though you're running 'unleaded', you probably don't want hardened seats.

[Mark S.]

Re: Ed McComas

Ed Wish you the best. Hope to see you in Kissimmee Mark Schultz

[Edward M.]

Re: Ed McComas

Ed Wish you the best. Hope to see you in Kissimmee Mark Schultz

Thanks Mark. I'll be there, hopefully with a repaired heart.

[Donald O.]

Re: Ed McComas

rings, bearings, valves, whats next, body off restoration?

Hang in there Pedro!

[Edward M.]

Re: Ed McComas

rings, bearings, valves, whats next, body off restoration?

Hang in there Pedro!

You know, it started out as a tuneup, and then "as long as I am in here I might as well restore this too", and before you know it.....