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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 27, 2017

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John Dodson uploaded a photo
8 years ago (March 14, 2018)
Picture taken 17 weeks Post Op - trying to keep salt water out of my eyes while boogie boarding the pacific ocean in Nicaragua. You folks waiting for your surgical dates - don't forget that you are going to feel SO much better when you get to the other
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John Dodson
... when you get to the other side. Best of luck to you all.
Steven Perrotta
Thanks John I am so looking forward to that post op feeling. My goal is a vacation some place tropical in October.
Carmel Power
Well done John. I am flying to Italy and Spain in June. Had my surgery a month ago and starting to feel very well. Think I might get there!
John Dodson
That's the idea, take time to recover, and then take time to live a little!
Ellen Hughes
Yea! Great inspiring photo John..you owned the Pacific Ocean!
John Dodson uploaded a photo
8 years ago (November 1, 2017)
Ready for this morning's walk
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Ellen Hughes
I like your shopping bag! Looking great Johnny - you are the most determined patient!
John Dodson
Ellen, it's 'bladder in a bag', very stylish. Thanks Gerald, it may be awhile before that big trip, but happy with progress made.
Jennifer Barnett
looking great and sounds like you're doing well. By surgical chest tubes do you mean the pacing wires as I found those to be very painful when they were removed.
John Dodson uploaded a photo
8 years ago (October 23, 2017)
Latest Graduate from ICU, class of 2017!
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Gerald Poulton
About time ime you posted again, thought old man AFib got a hold of you, good to gear you are well 👍
Heath Knight
Looks like you are doing great. Hope you have a speedy recovery, with no other issues. Keep it up
Catie B
You look terrific! Keep on healing, John!
Laura Shepherd
Your smile is infectious! So happy for you. Wishing you a great recovery...
Nancy James
Those neck pillows really came in handy for me too - Once I was home I still had a hard time filling the gap between my neck and the recliner and I had my husband look all over for our airline pillows - what a difference that made it help... Read more.

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