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Pat Bluemel  I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep me/Us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll read up on it.

Pat Bluemel  I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep me/Us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll reaed up on it.

Pat Bluemel  I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep me/Us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll read up on it.

Pat Bluemel  I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll read up on it.

Pat Bluemel  Thank you Stephanie, that is very kind of you to think of me to post. I needed it, today is my one month (gonna write about it here in a bit). It's oddly ironic I seem (and am) calm about all this stupid heart stuff. I am wound TIGHT in real life and am a control freak, these surgeries have taught me I have no control over anything, they have forced me to calm down and realize I need to flow more than resist and control. I can't control any outcomes but I can control my response, reactions and most important, my attitude. I really appreciate your note, it's telling of the work I am doing on my being:-).

stephanie arnold  well, at least you had the courage to relinquish control enough to go to a doctor when you needed to. my dear sweet man REFUSED to see a doctor for ANYTHING. I wasn't much better. ignored the aortic stenosis for 8 years until it bit me in the butt. I am a certifiable coward..ergo, my big thing about amio. I like your attitude. you definitely are learning. nothing like life threatening health issues and surgeries to make believers out of us. God bless you,Pat. you're cool.

Pat Bluemel  Hey Mike, thanks for writing. Yep, home and resting and actually just finished my first unsupervised walk with my dog! I did consider the Ross for a minute, but there was something about doctors messing with a good part of my heart to fix a bad part and the possibility with double possible complications that was causing me angst. I ultimately chose the ON-X due to the low therapeutic limits of INR 1.5-2 and the hope that this valve may be the first to work with Eloquis in the future (trials happening now). The ticking was something that I was terribly worried about. I'm hyper observant and really focused on this worry. All for not. I rarely notice it, maybe 3 times a day at most. Mainly when I lay down at night, white noise helps with that. I would call it a non issue for the most part. Hope this helps. Hit me up with any other questions. Happy to help! No at home monitoring as of yet, I'm still too new from surgery and they want actual draws till I'm up on a plane, but it's something I will explore for sure.

Mike Tirrell  All great info, Pat, thanks so much. I agree with all of your points and am glad to hear that the ticking has been a non issue. Good luck with your recovery. I look forward to following your progress.

Ben Brooks  Also rooting for you! Fellow seattleite here who is getting close to needing this same surgery. Looking forward following to your post op recovery!

Dan Baltazor  Good Luck tomorrow Pat, sending prayers for fast swift surgery. I am also in the Puget Sound area and had my surgery in Tacoma. Will be looking for you on the recovery side.

Pat Bluemel  Thank you!!! The night before jitters just hit me at 4pm here on Pacific time not so bad. Grateful for xanax. Ready to get this done and start feeling better.

Pat Bluemel  Thanks Steven, when this same type of delay happened w/ my 1st OHS I freaked out and headed straight to happy hour, I was a mess. Older and wiser now I know someone truly does need my doctor more than me tomorrow. I'm at peace. UWMC is part of the the trauma network for Alaska, Idaho, Montana and the Pacific northwest so big heart stuff sometimes delays those of us who can manage a couple more days.. Last time was as a transplant. I didn't go to happy hour this time so it's progress. I'm actually dreading the additional Covid test more than the 3 days wait.

Adam Pick  Breathe innnnnnnnnnnn. Breathe oouuuuuuuuuuuuut. Breathe innnnnnnnnnnn. Breathe ouuuuuuuuuuuuttt. You got this Pat!