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Hi Valerie, Thank you for asking! At almost 5 months post op, I'm doing very well. I find I can go hours, even almost a whole day, without thinking about my heart though it's never far from my mind.  I'm only on a tiny dose of Losartan and my usual supplements; I'm back to hiking,dancing and Yoga.  Feeling SO grateful. Glad to hear you are well on the road to complete recovery.

Hi Valerie! I hope you’re doing well in your recovery! My surgery is coming up soon and I’m anxious.  I can’t believe I am looking forward to the aftermath of recovery but it’s definitely better than the alternative. Hope you’re feeling stronger each day!  Best wishes to you!

All the best to you today Valerie!  You will do great!! Thinking and praying for you today.  Can’t wait to hear from you through your recovery. 


Angus 

Hi Valerie

      My son at the age of  46 had this operation done at Toronto General Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada  . His Surgeon was Dr Robert Cuissimono .



    My son did not look well for about 4 weeks before surgery . I thought his complexion looked a little off . One day he came for dinner after work and I sent him downstairs to get a coke . We love our pasta with a  coke. He was totally out of breath. I begged him to see his doctor.  That weekend he went golfing with his dad and he could hardly play 9 holes. My Husband to told him to go to the hospital . He decided to go home and rest . He woke up and felt like he was drowning.  He went to our local hospital and after 2 or 3 hours they had a doctor check him out. Within a half hour he was in intensive care.  He called me and he said hi I am in the hospital . He sounds just like my husband so I asked when did you leave ,  he said mom it is me . 
        I asked the medical staff at our local hospital if my son could be operated on by Dr Cussimono as my husband had a pig valve and 5 bypasses done by him. How lucky we were. They said yes and after 1 week he was sent by ambulance to Toronto General Hospital  . Chuck was operated on May 4 2015.  He is now 57 and living his best life. Prescription drugs will always be part of his life but a small price to pay.
        Valerie you will be fine do not worry this operation nowadays is like taking out tonsils back in the day. I have a heart condition which no operation can help . After seeing  both my guys  after these operations and playing golf again heaven it is a miracle .
      You will feel so much better. Take your time recuperating . ENJOY your life.