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My One Year Anniversary Of Heart Valve Surgery - All Systems Go!!!

By Adam Pick on December 19, 2006

Good news! Good news!

I am very happy to report that earlier today I saw my cardiologist (Ben Rosin, Torrance Memorial) for my one year check-up. The echocardiogram came back very positive.

Dr. Rosin said, "I'm very delighted with this. Now, get out of here!!! I don't need to see you for two years!" Even though Dr. Rosin was a USC football player, he's a great guy. FYI, I went to Michigan and our two teams are playing each other at the Rose Bowl this year.

I'm in shock!!! I've reread the echo report three times. I still can't believe what has transpired over the past twelve months. My official surgery date is December 21. I think I'm going to take the day off work and relax.

Today, I'm going to see Dr. Starnes at USC, my cardiac surgeon, for the follow-up visit. Hopefully everything will go well there too.

If you have never seen a picture of Dr. Starnes, the guru of heart valve replacement surgery. Here is a picture of him on your left.

Keep on tickin!
Adam

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Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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