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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation

Member Since: May 29, 2016

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9 years ago (September 13, 2016)
Spent my second-to-last weekend before surgery camping in the Hoh Rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula and caught the sunset over the Pacific with a fire and good company. Feels pretty great to be alive!
9 years ago (September 14, 2016)
I vacationed in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle, lakes, mountains, Olympic National Park / Mounts, Hoh Rainforest, Washington coast, Forks (lol wife liked Twilight books) in 2009 before my first surgery. It is one of the best locations in the entire country. So much variety and diversity there and I love... Read more.
9 years ago (September 14, 2016)
That is so very beautiful. What a wonderful way to spend the weekend. You are right, it is great to be alive. And we are going to be the first to announce that on the other side of this surgery!
Maeve Dwyer uploaded a photo
9 years ago (August 31, 2016)
Trying to take a dip in beautiful Lake Washington as often as I can in these next 3 weeks before surgery. Any other swimmers out there?
9 years ago (August 31, 2016)
Hi Maeve, Yep. I love swimming. For me, it's a great mixture of exercise and meditation. Then again, I am an aquarius. :)
9 years ago (September 1, 2016)
Maeve, I've swam all my life. After my first surgery, I swam daily, 30 minutes of laps each day. I loved it....it's so peaceful, a great stress reliever, and the best thing about it is that it is excellent cardio, and a great way to achieve cardio rehab post surgery.... Read more.

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