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Almost 5 months since Surgery
Posted by Ron Walton
Where has the time gone. I'm riding my bike, kayaking lakes and starting to jog. Life is getting … Read more
Amazing
Posted by Jean Cook
I am making my own entry today.i have been out of bed 3x today in a chair and PT came and got me up … Read more
Day 5 & 6 Post-Op Ross Procedure - Dr. Stelzer
Posted by Michal Goeglein
It is good to be out of the hospital. I was discharged yesterday (Monday) around 2:00 and able to … Read more
Jean may get up in a chair after midnight!
Posted by Jean Cook
It is now 9:30pm. Jean is doing VERY well - though she says she feels like a truck has run over her … Read more
Three weeks since surgery ...
Posted by James Lucas
Today marks my third complete week after surgery, and my cardiologist said I am recovering at a … Read more
9 Days And Counting
Posted by Charlie B
As I'm sure everyone can attest to here, this has been quite a journey and it's far from over. I … Read more
First Pre-Op Meeting
Posted by Michelle Wanke
My first post-operative meeting went well today. I'm having a lot of floaters in my eyes but the … Read more
1.5 Weeks Out
Posted by Sara Bloomfield
Hi everyone … Read more
Breathing tube is out - Yes!
Posted by Jean Cook
I am in the ICU room with Jean. They took the breathing tube out and she is breathing on her own. … Read more
New date
Posted by Chuck Robertson
University of Michigan has rescheduled my surgery for April 23. The wait goes on … Read more
Hi All
Posted by Linda Hillman
Just read Sherry blog thought I better add to it. I am 6 months out as you all know. Well I can say … Read more
Hooray -Surgery is done!!
Posted by Jean Cook
I just got a phone call from the surgeon Dr. McCarthy. As expected, he replaced the mitral valve … Read more
Surgery actually started at 8am
Posted by Jean Cook
We just found out that surgery started an hour later than the original 7am time. They started at 8am … Read more
Time to start surgery in one hour at 7am
Posted by Jean Cook
Jean is being prepped for surgery. There are 6 family members here. Jean is very calm and at peace … Read more
6 week follow up ..............
Posted by Jean Trausch
I had my 6 week follow up appointment with the surgeon and he said I was doing great … Read more
O/V on March 20, 2013
Posted by Timothy Mangum
On March 20, 2013, I got to go back to Duke and have the CPX test. It went well but I was not able … Read more
Heart valve named Elsie
Posted by Jean Cook
I decided to name my heart valve Elsie because it is a cow valve. Elsie and I are going to have a … Read more
Motivated
Posted by MIchelle DeCarlo
I LOVE cardiac rehab!!!! This is a new me and I am glad to have this opportunity. Personally I have … Read more
Mitral Valve replacement tomorrow morning
Posted by Jean Cook
Just heard from Dr McCarthy's nurse Practioner that surgery is tomorrow at 7 AM. We have to get … Read more
Tired of Being Brave and Strong
Posted by Sherry Bradford
Today I am plain sick of trying to be strong, put on the happy face, apologizing for feeling crummy … Read more
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