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Kenny Thomas got a guestbook from chris

11 years ago (January 25, 2015)

This is my first time on the site and your blog helped . I'm having surgery at HUP on Feb 6th. I'm having aortic valve repair and a graft to replace my ascending aneurysm. I live in Bucks County ,Pa with my wife and 8 yr old son . Obviously... Read more.

Kenny Thomas

Hey Chris! I'm Glad my journal helped. You are very welcome anytime! Reading others' journals helped me too as well as Adam's book. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend you do. Who is your surgeon? I had Dr Acker. You are making the right decision getting this... Read more.

Patricia Garcia

Chris...I had mitral valve replacement surgery 2 weeks ago at HUP by Dr. Michael Acker. If I can answer any questions..just ask.

Patricia Garcia

Hi Kenny....I also went to HUP and Dr Michael Acker was my surgeon. This was my 3rd time around. Prior was Cleveland Clinic. Although they are good HUP was outstanding. Surgeon, ICU nurses and Silverstein 10 nurses were all terrific. Yes...the food is awful...lol I am 13 days post op... Read more.

Bob M

Patricia, I am so happy that your third recovery is going great. One day at a time. God bless and rise up!

Edith Dim

What hospital is HUP, and where is it?

Patricia Garcia

HUP is The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.

Patricia Garcia

Thanks Bob...I keep on praying.

Bob M

Patricia, you're welcome ... Every day, every breath, every heart beat!

Edith Dim

Thanks, Patricia.

Kenny Thomas got a guestbook from Deb Bialecki

12 years ago (May 6, 2014)

Hi Kenny, Saw your journal post today. It made me feel a bit better.... I'm scheduled for mitral valve repair on May 22, 2014. Similar to your story - got diagnosed with a murmur a number of years back and they kept following it (had mild regurg at time of... Read more.