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4133 days ago

Jeri Valentine posted a note for Charlie that says:

Great report Charlie! Thanks for sharing! So glad for you! Jeri and Roger

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4137 days ago

Joan Stark posted a note for Charlie that says:

Thanks for the update, Charlie...Be patient with your continued recovery, knowing that your new valve is doing it's job. We look forward to seeing you in Florida ...Read more

Thanks for the update, Charlie...Be patient with your continued recovery, knowing that your new valve is doing it's job. We look forward to seeing you in Florida SOON!

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4138 days ago

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Barbara Lobb posted a note for Charlie that says:

Charlie - I am so glad to hear from you! It sounds like you have made tremendous progress. My very very best wishes to both you and Janet Love. Barbara

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4138 days ago

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Herb Maas posted a note for Charlie that says:

Charlie, All great news and thanks for the update. I know your doing well as when we talk I can hardly believe all the activities you have going in your life. ...Read more

Charlie, All great news and thanks for the update. I know your doing well as when we talk I can hardly believe all the activities you have going in your life. Keep at it. We made it to Larry and Penny Thompson today and wish you were here.

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4215 days ago

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Doris posted a note for Charlie that says:

I'm getting out of breath just reading your posts. You've shamed me into going to the gym. Thanks.

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4215 days ago

Kay posted a note for Charlie that says:

Charlie You really have been amazing with this heart procedure. Great job on the rehab. You look great.

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4220 days ago

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Michelle posted a note for Charlie that says:

Keep it up Uncle Chuck!! You are doing awesome!! I would love to go biking with you in the spring!!

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4223 days ago

Doris Knight posted a note for Charlie that says:

Sounds like rehab is going well. Maybe if Janet had a whip you could speed it up. It may take some time but keep chugging and you'll get there.

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4223 days ago

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Carol posted a note for Charlie that says:

Sounds like your therapy went well. You are working so hard at your recovery. No wonder it is going so well. So impressed by all your efforts. Keep it ...Read more

Sounds like your therapy went well. You are working so hard at your recovery. No wonder it is going so well. So impressed by all your efforts. Keep it up!

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4223 days ago

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Kay posted a note for Charlie that says:

Charlie That is amazing that you could do so much during your therapy. You are truly amazing. Keep feeling well and keep posting.

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4231 days ago

Elaine Fuerst posted a note for Charlie that says:

Hey...great progress. We know it is hard to take it slowly, but things like sneezing remind you that all is not yet healed. So you have to wait awhile before ...Read more

Hey...great progress. We know it is hard to take it slowly, but things like sneezing remind you that all is not yet healed. So you have to wait awhile before going to rehab? Is that what I understood from your posting? You'll progress through rehab really well. With a good PT, there is so much to learn. We're fine. Just taking it easy this holiday weekend. I made a huge dent in cleaning my office! ha. We love you. Elaine and John

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4244 days ago

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Michelle posted a note for Charlie that says:

I can send Neko over to pull weeds! It would definitely be interesting to watch and I'm not sure where the weeds would end up, but what 3 year old doesn't ...Read more

I can send Neko over to pull weeds! It would definitely be interesting to watch and I'm not sure where the weeds would end up, but what 3 year old doesn't want to pull weeds?! S So glad you continue to heal with minimal difficulties!! xoxo

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4244 days ago

Eleanor posted a note for Charlie that says:

Our bodies are amazing things, and often smarter than our minds. Your body told you pretty quickly not to pull weeds. Mine tells me when a shelf is still ...Read more

Our bodies are amazing things, and often smarter than our minds. Your body told you pretty quickly not to pull weeds. Mine tells me when a shelf is still too high, or I bend over too many times picking up limbs that may have fallen from a wind/rain storm. But like you said, you can also get pleasant surprises. For me it was a sneeze. Having had only one post surgery, and remembered it as rockets going off in my chest, when I had to sneeze last week, at week five, I grabbed a pillow and tried to stifle the sneeze. Didn't work, but also there were no rockets, my chest just tingled, no problem. Like you, I look at my garden and see the weeds, so I am limiting myself to one small section at the time, and after I have watered, so they come up more easily. Keep healing and enjoy that beautiful garden.

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4244 days ago

Carolyn and Bob posted a note for Charlie that says:

I'm sure you learned your lesson from pulling weeds, so just sit in the garden and read and don't look at the weeds. So glad you are making such great progress. ...Read more

I'm sure you learned your lesson from pulling weeds, so just sit in the garden and read and don't look at the weeds. So glad you are making such great progress. Say Hi to Janet.

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4244 days ago

geri posted a note for Charlie that says:

Hi Charlie I am four weeks post op aortic valve replacement, I asked the visiting physical whether I could pull weeds, she said only those easy to pull and ...Read more

Hi Charlie I am four weeks post op aortic valve replacement, I asked the visiting physical whether I could pull weeds, she said only those easy to pull and for a short time only, do not bend over and pull for long periods, we dragged a plastic chair over to site and she demonstrated the tug heavy weeds a "no no" some other very light pulling were ok, I only did it for 10 minutes my condition is slowly recovering, can walk 30 min. on flat surfaces, uphill must go slowly and stop to rest good luck with your recovery

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4244 days ago

Kay posted a note for Charlie that says:

Charlie Silly weeds can wait.

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4244 days ago

Barbara posted a note for Charlie that says:

I've always maintained that sitting and reading is the best form of exercise. Keep up the good work! (and by work, I mean "recovery" not actual "work"

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4244 days ago

Dorothy :0) posted a note for Charlie that says:

Yay! I did it. I don't know why the other messages didn't get through... But we'll be watching for your next update! :0)

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4244 days ago

Dorothy :0) posted a note for Charlie that says:

I'm going to try again ... Thank you Charlie for all your updates. They are soooo interesting and make us feel like we're with you. Skip the weeds and enjoy ...Read more

I'm going to try again ... Thank you Charlie for all your updates. They are soooo interesting and make us feel like we're with you. Skip the weeds and enjoy the garden. Soon enough you'll be back at 'em. Love to you and Janet . :0)

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4245 days ago

elaine and john posted a note for Charlie that says:

No pulling weeds for you! Those muscles aren't used to being used in that way just yet. So, give it a rest. The weeds will be there later. So glad, though, ...Read more

No pulling weeds for you! Those muscles aren't used to being used in that way just yet. So, give it a rest. The weeds will be there later. So glad, though, that initially the coughing didn't hurt. That's a hard one to over come but you know you have to do the coughing and the breathing into that funny little thing with the meter! Glad to see the update! Thanks for keeping this up. We love you. Elaine and John

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4245 days ago

Michael Meyer posted a note for Charlie that says:

Charlie: I am glad to hear your recovery is going quite well with regard to walking post op. Sounds like tremendous progress.

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4246 days ago

Dave and Doris Knight posted a note for Charlie that says:

You both deserve a great dinner out. Enjoy and keep up the good work!

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4247 days ago

Barbara posted a note for Charlie that says:

Sounds great, guys! Janet, be sure you hold him to that dinner. Seems like it would be lovely to dine outside somewhere and act like "normal" people ;-D Love ...Read more

Sounds great, guys! Janet, be sure you hold him to that dinner. Seems like it would be lovely to dine outside somewhere and act like "normal" people ;-D Love

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4247 days ago

Jim posted a note for Charlie that says:

Thats great that you are doing so well. I am sure that you are very happy about your progress and the success of the surgery. Mary also sends her regards. ...Read more

Thats great that you are doing so well. I am sure that you are very happy about your progress and the success of the surgery. Mary also sends her regards. she reads all your notes. Take care.

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4247 days ago

Kay posted a note for Charlie that says:

Charlie Your progress is so amazing -- it is truly a miracle. So glad you are able to do so much. Janet is also amazing. Enjoy your dinner out. Keep ...Read more

Charlie Your progress is so amazing -- it is truly a miracle. So glad you are able to do so much. Janet is also amazing. Enjoy your dinner out. Keep up the wonderful progress