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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation

Member Since: January 11, 2016

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JJ Castillo got a guestbook from Pino Correale
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
Hi JJ, sorry we just gave the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award to Cathleen, but after 5 OHS you should get the "" Palme d'Or"". On a more serious note, you must have gone through hell and back !!! But you definitely look terrific...good for you. I wish... Read more.
10 years ago (May 12, 2016)
Haha well, thank you for the good wishes 😊
JJ Castillo got a guestbook from Elaine Cutri
10 years ago (February 23, 2016)
How are you doing? Is the recovery going smoothly?
👍 Wanda Mroz reacted to this
10 years ago (February 23, 2016)
I'm doing great! Thanks for asking! The surgery was 13 days ago and everything is going wonderfully. I get a little dizzy at times because I'm anemic, but I'm on iron pills for that.
10 years ago (February 23, 2016)
I was anemic too and on iron pills, but that will pass with a little time. So glad to hear you're doing well. I enjoyed your story and find it very inspirational, especially your black belt :-) Hope you can get back to all your activities once you've healed. Best... Read more.
10 years ago (February 24, 2016)
Thank you! 😀
JJ Castillo got a guestbook from Patricia Garcia
10 years ago (January 12, 2016)
Hi JJ, what type of valve do you currently have now mechanical or porcine? You are getting a pulmonary valve replaced now what kind are you planning on getting? Your story is amazing and I am inspired by the picture of you doing karate. Your passed medical issues did not... Read more.
10 years ago (January 13, 2016)
Right now I have a bovine valve, and I'm 99% sure the new one will be too. My doctors prefer that and I'm happy with it. And thanks, martial arts is my passion. I can't wait to get back to it 😊
10 years ago (January 14, 2016)
I am sure you will in no time. You have been down this road before and seem to not let anything stop you.

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