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Well, the time is drawing near, and I have to admit I am getting a little scared. I have a meeting with two heart surgeons, and two heart doctors to determine what my options are on replacing a heart valve, Friday morning. I have been fighting this for over two years...Medicines out the yang, yang, in and out of the hospital, etc. Very little riding "White Lightning", and riding weather has been really good here. I think that is what I miss the most. At 76 years of age, I wonder if it is going to be worth it. Just have to trust the good Lord to lead me through this. Love you all.............
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Best of luck! Wish you the best, hope to see you back soon!
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The anticipation has got to be making you absolutely bonkers. Here's to hoping it turns out to be something simple. Will include in our prayers for a little extra boost.
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 Teddy & I will be keeping you in our prayers for a good outcome & speedy recovery
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Harley, it is worth it and we can tell by your writing you know it is too. Good luck and hope all goes well for you. White lighting is waiting. 
We're ing for a speedy recovery buddy.
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Harley, Godspeed and prayers from North Carolina. Hope all goes well for a speedy and full recovery.
Ken
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Best of luck to you...I went thru 2 heart surgeries in the past 2 years and God & my wife looked over me....and faith in your surgeons is important also...
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Good luck whatever you decide!
My Dad had a quad bypass at 77 and was in and out in about 4 days. He lived to 89. They have this kind of surgery down pretty well these days.
Again good luck and prayers are with you!
Bob
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My mother had a heart valve ( pig one, no anti-rejection drugs needed ) replaced at 85. still going strong, will be 90 this year.  Doctors are very good now. Good luck, prayers sent for a quick recovery.
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Harley
I had open heart surgery in 1965, they called it aortic stenosis, prior to that i spent half my life in a hospital, after the surgery i have been in pretty good shape. surgery nearly 50 years ago and i am still here.
goood luck
Cruzr Joe
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I had a heart valve replacement on 1/30/13, they put a metal valve in I was in surgery 7hr15min. I was off work 7 weeks. I would advice you to go for it, I am dong every thing that I did before,past my DOT physical no problem. I am 74 yrs old.
Jaybird
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Wish you the best
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Best of luck! Remember......................recovery is all about attitude and staying focused.................... tough ol' so and so like you CAN do it!
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I hope you get good news on Friday
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Harley, in a few weeks you will be jumping about like a 21 year old, take care and best wishes for Friday
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Good luck..!
from both of us. You will be fine, you have a lot of support from your family here and that many prayers and wishes will carry you through..!!
Gene and Ilana De Laney
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my 80 year old uncle in nh had the same surgery Monday morning and my cousin said he is walking the hospital halls already. best of luck Harley! our prayers are with you.
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Hey Harley
My wife walked 5 miles at least 5 days a week for 25 years. She a heart murmur we knew that, but we went in for regular check up and the Dr. said "I putting into the hospital". I said okay when do you want me to bring her back? He said "she is not going home I am operating the morning". Then I really did get scared. Well she was just getting over breast cancer a year before. And hear we go again. She had been walking shortly after finishing her cancer treatments. Anyway they operated on her she was close to 70 and came through it like a champ. They replaced a valve with one from a pig that's right a pig. She wasn't down long when she was back to walking 5 miles a day again. Then 8 years after the breast cancer it came back and was at stage 4 right away. She couldn't lick it this time and I lost her almost 2 years ago. That is the main reason I bought the Spyder so I could meet some people to help me with my grief. Little did I know that I would meet such loving and caring people that are on this SL site. I can't wait to meet some of them in person.
So you are now on my prayer list and I'm sure god will take care of you. God Bless
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 Originally Posted by Harley
Well, the time is drawing near, and I have to admit I am getting a little scared. I have a meeting with two heart surgeons, and two heart doctors to determine what my options are on replacing a heart valve, Friday morning. I have been fighting this for over two years...Medicines out the yang, yang, in and out of the hospital, etc. Very little riding "White Lightning", and riding weather has been really good here. I think that is what I miss the most. At 76 years of age, I wonder if it is going to be worth it. Just have to trust the good Lord to lead me through this. Love you all.............
Update?
Does anyone know Harley personally, or know someone he knows?
Hoping all went well for him.
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Has anybody heard any news?? 
