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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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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
8 years ago (March 14, 2018)
... when you get to the other side. Best of luck to you all.
8 years ago (March 14, 2018)
Thanks John I am so looking forward to that post op feeling. My goal is a vacation some place tropical in October.
8 years ago (March 14, 2018)
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!
8 years ago (March 14, 2018)
You look great! Nice to see such success. Enjoy your vacation.
8 years ago (March 14, 2018)
That's the idea, take time to recover, and then take time to live a little!
8 years ago (March 15, 2018)
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
8 years ago (November 1, 2017)
I like your shopping bag! Looking great Johnny - you are the most determined patient!
8 years ago (November 1, 2017)
good job John, almost ready for that big trip
8 years ago (November 1, 2017)
Ellen, it's 'bladder in a bag', very stylish. Thanks Gerald, it may be awhile before that big trip, but happy with progress made.
8 years ago (November 1, 2017)
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!
8 years ago (October 23, 2017)
About time ime you posted again, thought old man AFib got a hold of you, good to gear you are well 👍
8 years ago (October 24, 2017)
Looks like you are doing great. Hope you have a speedy recovery, with no other issues. Keep it up
8 years ago (October 24, 2017)
You look terrific! Keep on healing, John!
8 years ago (October 24, 2017)
Your smile is infectious! So happy for you. Wishing you a great recovery...
8 years ago (October 25, 2017)
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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