[La lamy]

If you're still able to play pickleball I assume you're in pretty good shape. That'll surely help with your recovery from surgery. All the best to you.

[BlackhawksFan]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

According to my weather app on the iPhone, it feels like 109 and we’re not talking about Kennedy's PT boat. And, I was told that all District Rec centers have once again cancelled all large meetings until further notice. Plus, my open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve is nxow only 15 days away. What a time to be living in. On the positive side, I have 14 more days of pickleball playing before I take a several months break and will have several good reasons to stay inside. Thank goodness my wife and I are still on speaking terms.

Good luck with your surgery. I wish you the best.

[Rodneysblue]

Hope all goes well!

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

According to my weather app on the iPhone, it feels like 109 and we’re not talking about Kennedy's PT boat. And, I was told that all District Rec centers have once again cancelled all large meetings until further notice. Plus, my open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve is now only 15 days away. What a time to be living in. On the positive side, I have 14 more days of pickleball playing before I take a several months break and will have several good reasons to stay inside. Thank goodness my wife and I are still on speaking terms.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

...Plus, my open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve is now only 15 days away. What a time to be living in...

Before settling on open-heart surgery, did they discuss using a mitral valve clip inserted via catheterization through the groin, or did they say that would be like putting a band-aid on the problem? I've had a leaky mitral valve since 2014, just curious, and good Luck!!!

[stan the man]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

About 4:00 I heard that the heat index was 111.

This is Florida, it's the summer time. What do you expect?

It's surprising that every year people are commenting on this like it's some kind of new phenomenon.

Not a new phenomenon just a reminder to get more kool-aid

[dwhite5773]

Originally Posted by bnrlewis@infionline.net

Doesn't seem like you should be playing Pickle Ball with heart problems?

Really necessary? My wife has a small heart valve issue, monitored constantly and she plays pickle ball and more, with doctors ok!

[Lil GTO]

Good luck and Gods blessings with your surgery.

My Father was one of the first to have mitral valve replacement in 1969 he had quadruple by pass at the same time and survived and thrived.

You’ll be back up and playing pickle ball in no time.

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

According to my weather app on the iPhone, it feels like 109 and we’re not talking about Kennedy's PT boat. And, I was told that all District Rec centers have once again cancelled all large meetings until further notice. Plus, my open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve is now only 15 days away. What a time to be living in. On the positive side, I have 14 more days of pickleball playing before I take a several months break and will have several good reasons to stay inside. Thank goodness my wife and I are still on speaking terms.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

According to my weather app on the iPhone, it feels like 109 and we’re not talking about Kennedy's PT boat. And, I was told that all District Rec centers have once again cancelled all large meetings until further notice. Plus, my open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve is now only 15 days away. What a time to be living in. On the positive side, I have 14 more days of pickleball playing before I take a several months break and will have several good reasons to stay inside. Thank goodness my wife and I are still on speaking terms.

Best wishes to you and your wife for a successful outcome. Too hot to fly anyway, that cub would take forever to get altitude lol.

[bobdelange]

I lived on Long Island for 40 years before moving to the Villages. I clearly recall one summer about 30 years ago when the temperature was 105 F for four days in a row. i have lived here now for more than 25 years, and have yet to see that repeated.Just sayin...

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by John_W

Before settling on open-heart surgery, did they discuss using a mitral valve clip inserted via catheterization through the groin, or did they say that would be like putting a band-aid on the problem? I've had a leaky mitral valve since 2014, just curious, and good Luck!!!

I appreciate all of the good wishes, prayers and believe I will last another few years. As I still feel fine, I flew the Cub today to take more pictures of TV from the air and will post them soon. Every doctor and surgeon who has viewed the TEE video on my mitral valve in operation says that it would be wise of me to have it repaired sooner than later. The mitral valve clip will not work for me. The surgeon, Dr. Accola who will lead the team has performed the same or very similar operations on two good friends. So, I feel that I am in good hands and will continue to stay somewhat secluded in the house after surgery for a few more months as many others may also do because of the virus and the heat.

Thanks and be safe out there!

[ShaSha]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

According to my weather app on the iPhone, it feels like 109 and we’re not talking about Kennedy's PT boat. And, I was told that all District Rec centers have once again cancelled all large meetings until further notice. Plus, my open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve is now only 15 days away. What a time to be living in. On the positive side, I have 14 more days of pickleball playing before I take a several months break and will have several good reasons to stay inside. Thank goodness my wife and I are still on speaking terms.

Wishing you a safe surgery and a quick and speedy recovery.

[Baywayric]

Just make sure Dr. Accola has at least stayed in a Holiday Inn Express once.

[Velvet]

Speedy recovery, wishing you all the best and afterwards let us know how you’re doing.

[TABOR8]

Good luck with your surgery.

[Debboguch50]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Sending healing thoughts and prayers!