About Me (In My Own Words)
-Sept 19th 2014 12:05 am
30 days left till D-day....
It's been 5 years since my PCP said in a routine physical "Anyone ever mentioned a heart Murmur before."
-Ever since... Been going for a stress test every 6-12 months. Cardiologist routinely would mention,, "we're looking at your 50's, maybe 60's until you need this replaced...
-June 12, 2014 my cardiologist walked back into the examination room from my routine echo-cardiogram/sonogram and said "It's Time" with an eager, kinda confidence in his voice....
"Uh boyy.... here we go". The timing couldn't be worse. I just started my new company....
"Time to get ready for your recovery" So i started running 1 mi per day and hired a trainer 2 days a week. Didn't realize how much i was sucking on air & looked like a ghost every time i finished working out. And... I stopped my big power lunches... what a bummer!
-Sept, 19,, Flew out to SanFrancisco to visit my sister and brother In-law's new digs... was updating them on "my Heart" when i just realized this is getting real!!!!!
So far i lost 17lbs and can run up to 3mi without turning white...
My goal... Get back on my feet as fast as possible and be infection free!!!
I just want it to be over with....
I just sampled some ribs, lobsterShack sanveech and had mac daddy lamb chops yesterday...
Auhhhhhhhhhhhh. I tried to run it off this morning but wow!!! i miss food...
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Portland, Maine
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My surgery date is:
October 20, 2014
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Aortic Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. John Byrne
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My hospital is:
Brigham & Woman's Hospital