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2115 days ago

Chris Purvis posted a note for Bobbi that says:

Hey Bobbi-my other Houston surgery buddy! How are you? Been thinking about you and I hope your doing well. Look forward to hearing from ya...

Bobbi Alford Hi Chris! Sorry for not replying sooner. haven't been on the site in a while. I'm doing really wel ... Read more

Bobbi Alford Hi Chris! Sorry for not replying sooner. haven't been on the site in a while. I'm doing really well! My surgery went well with only a couple of minor hiccups along the way (a drug intolerance that gave me some nasty GI symptoms and a honkin' bladder infection). Other than feeling weak and achy, I had no real complaints. After a couple of weeks of shuffling around the house, at Day 20, I started to feel dramatically better. I can't say I'm my old self again yet, but I am definitely getting there. I've been released by my surgeons and see my cardiologist this coming Monday. I begin Cardiac Rehab on Thursday.

How are you? I still cannot believe that you got on the plane and went home only a couple of days after surgery! You do what you have to do, but STILL! How amazing!

Bobbi Alfordgot a new guestbook post

2119 days ago

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Debbie Kelly posted a note for Bobbi that says:

How Bobbi, How did your surgery go, and how has the recovery process been? I hope all is great with you.

Bobbi Alfordgot a new guestbook post

2119 days ago

Diane Maher posted a note for Bobbi that says:

Hi Bobbi...I just noticed your note to Chris. How are you doing?

Bobbi Alford Doing much better, thanks!

Bobbi Alfordgot a new guestbook post

2127 days ago

Chris Purvis posted a note for Bobbi that says:

Hey Bobbi! How is recovery going for you? Hope all is well..

Bobbi Alford Doing pretty good. May go home today once they resolve aFib issue

Chris Purvis Glad to hear from you!

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2131 days ago

Chris Purvis posted a note for Bobbi that says:

Is your memorial hospital the one off of highway 10 west of the city that massive one by itself? Or are you in hospital city as I call it down by Rice U?

Bobbi Alford The one off 10 is Memorial City. My hospital is the one by Rice - right up the street from you.

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2132 days ago

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Bev Bott posted a note for Bobbi that says:

Hi Bobbi. The next few days will go by quick. Sending prayers. God Bless.

Bobbi Alfordgot a new guestbook post

2136 days ago

Chris Purvis posted a note for Bobbi that says:

Hey Bobbi-I am en route to Houston today from Atlanta. I am having my surgery the same day as you with Dr. Lamelas. Have you heard anything about him? Hoping ...Read more

Hey Bobbi-I am en route to Houston today from Atlanta. I am having my surgery the same day as you with Dr. Lamelas. Have you heard anything about him? Hoping your bad experience wasn’t with him.. I’ll be at Baylor St. Luke’s.

Bobbi Alford Hi Chris. Let me be the first to welcome you to hot, humid Houston. Coming from Hotlanta, you'll be ... Read more

Bobbi Alford Hi Chris. Let me be the first to welcome you to hot, humid Houston. Coming from Hotlanta, you'll be used to that though, I think. Hope you packed your umbrella, it's going to be a wet couple of days.

I've not heard anything about Dr. Lamelas, but I do know St. Lukes by reputation: It's one of the finest hospitals in the country. You're in good hands.

Bobbi Alfordgot a new guestbook post

2136 days ago

Debbie Kelly posted a note for Bobbi that says:

Hi Bobbi, First of all, I wish you the very best with your upcoming surgery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Secondly, will you be having the ...Read more

Hi Bobbi, First of all, I wish you the very best with your upcoming surgery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Secondly, will you be having the less invasive surgery? I know Dr. Nguyen is one of the very few surgeons who perform this procedure. Did your cardiologist send you to him or did you find him, on your own? I was very impressed with his video. I look forward to following your story. You are stronger than you think! Praying for you... Debbie

Bobbi Alford Thanks for your kind words and your prayers, Debbie. Yes, I'm have a minimally invasive surgery. I ... Read more

Bobbi Alford Thanks for your kind words and your prayers, Debbie. Yes, I'm have a minimally invasive surgery. I found Dr. Nguyen in a kind of round-about way. I went to the surgeon my cardiologist recommended but was not impressed by him. So, I asked a friend of mine who works in Administration in the Memorial Hermann Hospital System for a recommendation. She, in turn, asked an anesthesiologist friend of hers who said Dr. Nguyen would be his first choice. After meeting with him and his office staff, I knew he was the one for me. Dr. Nguyen's partner, Dr. Astrera,, will do a part of my surgery I'm having two procedures - a repair/replacement of the AV and a revision of my aneurism, so I'm not sure who is doing what. Guess I'll find out when I get there.