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Good luck as today is your surgery date. I know you are in good hands with Dr. Castro. 4 years ago I had aortic/mitral replacement done here in South Florida by another wonderful doctor. I am also a Hodgkins Disease survivior. When I came upon Dr. Castro's info it seemed if I recall correctly that he was particularly interested in post Hodgkins patients and heart disease. I reached out to him via this website and it was amazing to me that he not only responded back but called me directly and put any worries I had about my doctor (whom he knew) and my surgery at ease. If I were in that area I would certainly choose your doctor as mine. Good luck going forward. Go slow and steady and let rehab be your best friend. Please give my best to your wonderful doctor. He may or may not remember me. Joanne Siedhoff (my dr. was Dr. Llamelas at Mt. Sinai in Miami, Fl.)

Hi David, I am sending you good wishes for a successful surgery and successful full recovery. I spoke to Dr. Castro regarding my ascending aortic aneurysm and he is truly a remarkable surgeon. Still going thru some testing so no set surgery date yet. I'm from Sacto area. Would you mind if we communicate via email after your surgery? I'm so scared of the whole process. There is lots to learn from your experience regarding travel logistics etc. Good Luck to you, Thank you.

David I had a bovine valve put in at age 67 and now 75 I work out 6 days a week what valve will you get.David good luck to you and you will do fine because you are in good shape.