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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: December 15, 2014

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Rafael Martinez uploaded a photo
10 years ago (November 9, 2015)
4 1/2 months after surgery. Felling great.
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Rafael Martinez uploaded a photo
10 years ago (August 3, 2015)
Here at the cardiology appointment last Friday the 31 of July. 5 weeks after surgery. Next visit in 3 months.
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Rafael Martinez
Thx...a little tender in the chest part I guess is the wires. ..fells funny.
Bob M
Nice scar! Keep smiling!
Rafael Martinez uploaded a photo
10 years ago (July 16, 2015)
3 weeks after surgery...1 day at the time...getting back.
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Rafael Martinez
My 3 week after surgery I'm feeling great in general. Pain levels are limited now on my movement and Doing exercise every day 3 times since day 7 after surgery. I'm bored as hell ...I can't wait to get back to the car auctions check the cars, make good money,... Read more.
Adam Pick
Boom! The Smiling Scar Selfie Team expands!!! Great to hear you are doing so well Rafael!!!
Bob M
Nice scar! Take it easy heart brother!
John Jones
Good deal Rafael. I can relate to that boredom thing. Keep it up.

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