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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 22, 2021

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Bob McRae got a guestbook from Mark Ridder

4 years ago (August 24, 2021)

Bob, Can you give us an update on your condition?

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Bob McRae

Hi Mark, I am very grateful and blessed. Everything continues to go very well. From weeks 2- 4 post surgery, I have been jogging, walking and individual indoor cycling ( spinning ) all the while closely monitoring my heart rate under exertion ! I expect to be back out on... Read more.

Bob McRae got a guestbook from Susan Lynn

4 years ago (July 21, 2021)

Bob - Tomorrow is game day! We're here cheering for you and will be anxiously awaiting your post-op thumbs up! You can do this!!

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Jay Heagerty

Prayers for a positive outcome on you surgery tomorrow.

Anonymous

Bob, I will be praying for you that your surgery tomorrow will go well and your recovery will be smooth. Write as soon as you can. God bless you

Deena Z

Bob, thinking of you! Ask for WHATEVER you need in the hospital in near real time, don't hesitate. The nurses and doctors, etc. want you to be as comfortable as possible. you're going to a great hospital with fantastic outcomes. You will soon be in recovery mode. Focus on the... Read more.

Bob McRae

Thank you, one & all for the kind words, prayers & well wishes. Had a good day ,started with a good work out. took calls & texts from well wishing friends and moved into the Airbnb to stay close to my surgical team. Fortunately, I have been able to remain... Read more.

Bob McRae

An Update 10 days out on 8/1- I feel really good. pain is at a minimum, have not been any pain meds since before leaving the hospital. Sleeping pretty much on my side, so I'm very grateful for that. I'm walking 3,500 - 8,300 steps a day. Sometimes, I stand... Read more.

Deena Z

wow, Bob, you incorporated all of the state of the art ideas recommended from heart warriors. Unbelievable that you are sleeping on your side already!! You will have lots of lessons learned to share with other soon-to-be heart warriors. You wouldn't have gotten the "chest plate" and nerve block unless... Read more.

Bob McRae

Yes, I am so grateful Deena and all my ideas did come directly from Adam's wonderful website and the great input from all the heart warriers. I tip my hat & my Cleveland Clinic red heart to all of you. The other thing I did was study the biographies of... Read more.

Bob McRae got a guestbook from Mark R

4 years ago (July 21, 2021)

Bob, Let us know how you do with your surgery and aftercare. I'm very interested to know if you have a commitment from your surgeon regarding rigid sternal fixation and the nerve block for pain management. We are all rooting for you as you head into your procedure tomorrow. With... Read more.

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