A New Man at 92

As a retired engineer turned marketer, Jim Clancy is a man that enjoys staying active. But after 92 years, his heart began to slow him down.

He recalls, “As the valve was closing in, I saw that my quality of life was slipping. I experienced shortness of breath and couldn't walk very far. But, then I found out about the heart valve replacement and that was a revelation to me. I am so happy it was available, that I had it done, and I feel absolutely great.”

Although surgery can be a scary experience, Jim is forever thankful that the procedure was an option for him. “When I had the valve replacement, it was night and day. It opened up the entire situation for me.”

Jim credits the hardworking staff at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for giving him his life back. After a successful surgery and receiving clearance from his doctors, Jim now feels like a new man.