tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post2465646711709180105..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: Heart MurmurClayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-46027498853751692282013-06-26T00:18:56.804-06:002013-06-26T00:18:56.804-06:00My daughter had open heart surgery when she was bo...My daughter had open heart surgery when she was born and had a tiny left over heart murmur. When I asked the doctor about it, if we needed to follow it, he laughed and said not to worry. He said their equipment is so good they can pick up a heart murmur in practically anybody. mollohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899024514499000340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-66419359980304516332013-06-25T07:12:49.168-06:002013-06-25T07:12:49.168-06:00Clayton, I've had a heart murmur for many year...Clayton, I've had a heart murmur for many years now. My GP and cardiologist keep a watch on it, but it doesn't bother me. I'm not sure it's the mitral valve though. Least of my worries.<br /><br />Going downhill? That started for me at 50. Now I'm 62. I've had two stent operations (the last one just a year ago), tinnitus (now at a low level), severe back pain (from statins), the bottom of my feet hurt (don't know why). Add to that the fact that I watched all of my family pass away, and I'm not alone, no kids even. I'd like to retire, but I have an easy sit-down job in IT, so I keep going.<br /><br />You're right on schedule. You'll do okay.asdfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270615751004712276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-86351114216541382552013-06-24T21:44:42.055-06:002013-06-24T21:44:42.055-06:00That's not good news, Clayton but I'm hopi...That's not good news, Clayton but I'm hoping that the concerns turn out to be unfounded.<br /><br />best wishes.Cincinnatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424218376882403880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-735428676002256672013-06-24T16:43:12.001-06:002013-06-24T16:43:12.001-06:00I retired four years ago at 58 years of age not be...I retired four years ago at 58 years of age not because I could afford to but because I didn't wish to be one of those who worked until age 65, retired, then promptly died. I saw that happen with colleagues of mine.<br /><br />What made retirement possible was not any special wealth but a lack of debt and a willingness to make due with less of the material things in life. I live in a very modest home, drive a modest car, and don't do things like dining out often. <br /><br />I do now have the time to do the things that are important to me, just not all of them. I'm okay with that. If I needed to go back to work and earn more money I could but what I can never earn more of is more time. <br /><br />Make do with less and do more of what's important.Doug Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120274946344780566noreply@blogger.com