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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: July 26, 2014

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Christopher Ollendorf uploaded a photo
11 years ago (October 17, 2014)
My first walk around the cardiac floor... a whopping 100 ft trek!
Oh, looks familiar - I had the same "superman" cape when I was in the cardiac step down unit. I'm now 3 months from that time and doing great. I wish you a speedy and progressive recovery, you look terrific and hope your little buddy pillow helps with the first... Read more.
Hey you goofball...way to go!!! Love your attitude...you will do great on your recovery.
Simply awesome. I'm guessing the cow indicates that you are now one of the Moo'ing valve patients?
Anonymous, heart valve patient
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that is wonderful! way to go, and thank you for sharing your inspiring news, peace and blessings to you, Christopher!
You go, Christopher! That 100 feet will be 200 and 500 before you know it - and then there's the stairs!
That was me a short 6 weeks ago, here's to your quick recovery.
Christopher Ollendorf uploaded a photo
11 years ago (October 17, 2014)
The day I checked out of the hospital...
Classic. One of my favorite Monty Python lines. Never seen it applied to hospital discharge days after heart surgery. :)
Thanks Adam! One of my favorites too but I have to tell you, one of the nurses did not think it was funny... oh well... everyone else did! ;-)
Well... With that nurse... We'll have to turn her into a newt! I'm sure it will get better! He. He. He. The Knights who say.... Kneee!
Christopher Ollendorf uploaded a photo
11 years ago (July 26, 2014)
ICU excitement... hang on to that pillow people...

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