Patient Pictures of Skipper Kagamaster

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1200 days ago

Frank Giovanniello , Shannon Gray, Valerie Herndon-Vitarella and 7 others reacted to this

I've been pretty quiet since June of last year, and here's why. This little guy showed up in August! Life goes on after surgery; I promise! (And it's a cute life to boot, sometimes.)

Skipper Kagamaster Didn't get to say much on the photo caption, so I'll say a little in a comment. I'm going to give a f ... Read more

Skipper Kagamaster Didn't get to say much on the photo caption, so I'll say a little in a comment. I'm going to give a full update of my impressions on this crazy ride when I hit my year anniversary, but I thought I'd post this for now because ... well, probably because I think my new son is the best in the world, but also to encourage everyone who needs it right now that the important parts of life will be waiting for you on the other side of surgery.

Frank Giovanniello Adorable Skipper.

Lisa Coombe Such a cutie

Shannon Gray Adorable!

Susan Lynn Beautiful, baby! Congratulations!

Rose Madura What a cute and happy baby! Beautiful!

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1416 days ago

Adam Pick, Pat Bluemel, Rose Madura and 4 others reacted to this

3 months post op; celebrating our anniversary by a nice kayak session on the lake. I feel great, considering!

Louanna Miller Congratulations!!!

Tracy Fallu What a great way to celebrate!

Diane Ousley Happy belated Anniversary!!!

Susan Lynn Looking good, Skipper! Lehigh River?

Skipper Kagamaster Lake Nockamixon; we might go back to fish there in the near future (just passed a battery of tests fo ... Read more

Skipper Kagamaster Lake Nockamixon; we might go back to fish there in the near future (just passed a battery of tests for my academic program, so it's time for a quick break!).

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1518 days ago

Dan Baltazor, Susan Lynn, Herb Greenberg and 6 others reacted to this

Headed home; Lord willing to a full recovery. We got the word back on the valve: no regurgitation! So at least the surgery was a success. I'm on a lot more meds than I would have liked, but such is surgery. I'll write up impressions later. For now, I thin

Susan Lynn Love the shirt! Glad you're headed home. Safe travels!

Thomas Brusstar That's an impressive turnaround! Great work.

Jo Orsini Wow you had a Mitral Valve Repair? Just two days post-op?! Was it OHS & a full sternotomy? Sooo ha ... Read more

Jo Orsini Wow you had a Mitral Valve Repair? Just two days post-op?! Was it OHS & a full sternotomy? Sooo happy that everything went so well for you!! You look amazing and I love the T-Shirt! All the best with your continued recovery!!❤️

Tracy Fallu Enjoy the comfort of home.

You do look amazing!
I'm so impressed!
There's no place like home🏠

Lorraine Mobley Wow! You didn't even warm the sheets! I was in icu for 6 days! I did have a full sternotomy and woop ... Read more

Lorraine Mobley Wow! You didn't even warm the sheets! I was in icu for 6 days! I did have a full sternotomy and woops, my lung collapsed but still...that's amazing!

Lorraine Mobley hey, since you are up and looking so strong could you give the person behind you a hand with the tras ... Read more

Lorraine Mobley hey, since you are up and looking so strong could you give the person behind you a hand with the trash? JK-that's my sad sense of humor!

Rose Madura Its amazing to me that you have already gone home. Congratulations! Listen to your body and have a ... Read more

Rose Madura Its amazing to me that you have already gone home. Congratulations! Listen to your body and have a great recovery.

Frank Giovanniello Fantastic, You trying to set a record, well, I think you got it all around. From Day 1 picture & now ... Read more

Frank Giovanniello Fantastic, You trying to set a record, well, I think you got it all around. From Day 1 picture & now home! Wow.

Skipper Kagamaster Thanks for the encouraging words, everyone. I love being home; I just have to learn to pace. If I'm n ... Read more

Skipper Kagamaster Thanks for the encouraging words, everyone. I love being home; I just have to learn to pace. If I'm not constantly getting better, I think I must be doing something wrong. Trying to take it an hour at a time and not put too high of expectations on myself.

Lorraine Mobley Take it a DAY at a time. It's okay to have days where you are just stable...that is part of recovery ... Read more

Lorraine Mobley Take it a DAY at a time. It's okay to have days where you are just stable...that is part of recovery.

Helge Volden I love the T-shirt!

John O'Neill Awesome! I'm so happy that things are going well for you!

Adam Pick Wooo-Whooo!!!! Go Skipper! Go!!! The "other side" looks awfully good on you! Yes, be careful of th ... Read more

Adam Pick Wooo-Whooo!!!! Go Skipper! Go!!! The "other side" looks awfully good on you! Yes, be careful of those meds. As one who struggled getting off the post-op Vicodin, it's best to wean off them sooner than later. I imagine your medical team is providing you some good coaching on that. Other than that, CONGRATS!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND ALL THOSE AROUND YOU!!!!

Kim Owen Congratulations on your surgery and continuing recovery. I too have MVR and my dr has suggested a TT ... Read more

Kim Owen Congratulations on your surgery and continuing recovery. I too have MVR and my dr has suggested a TTE for further investigation. I come here for inspiration when I get scared about new findings. I have had it 16 years now. I sometimes think what if they can’t fix mine? Again continued prayers and success In your recovery.

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1519 days ago

Adam Pick, Susan Lynn, Ron Weaver and 11 others reacted to this

I made it! Day 1 of recovery and my new life.

Cheryl Irvine That's a real cheerful smile Skipper and I shall wish for you, cheerful smiles everyday forward but a ... Read more

Cheryl Irvine That's a real cheerful smile Skipper and I shall wish for you, cheerful smiles everyday forward but add, don't get too upset when there is a wee blimp, there may be a few. I just passed my 10th year and have never looked back. Alive, you can work with alive. Congratulations. Keep up the good attitude.

Adam Pick Are you sure you just had surgery? Or, did you just CGI in all those machines behind you? You look ... Read more

Adam Pick Are you sure you just had surgery? Or, did you just CGI in all those machines behind you? You look amazing Skipper! Great smile for Day 1 post-op! Thanks for sharing! How does it feel to be on the "other side"?

Lorraine Mobley You look great! Keep on chuggin'!

Jo Orsini Wow!!! You look amazing! All the best as you continue on your road to full recovery and getting bac ... Read more

Jo Orsini Wow!!! You look amazing! All the best as you continue on your road to full recovery and getting back to doing all you love to do! Continued prayers!!!

Susan Lynn Welcome to recovery, Skipper! You did it!

Jennifer Winslow That’s wonderful. So happy for you! Enjoy your recovery and being taken care of

Bryan Savage Looking good! Congratulations

Catie B You look just incredible! Way to go!

Herb Greenberg Ok, that's my inspiration for next week - Skipper. Meeting or beating that smile. (Ok, I'll have a fu ... Read more

Herb Greenberg Ok, that's my inspiration for next week - Skipper. Meeting or beating that smile. (Ok, I'll have a full sternotomy, but it's a goal!) Congrats, you look great.

Thomas Brusstar Thanks for the great news! And congratulations to your mitral valve, too!

Frank Giovanniello Wow, you look great. Get walking, and they will set you free! Really fantastic! God is with you, Skip ... Read more

Frank Giovanniello Wow, you look great. Get walking, and they will set you free! Really fantastic! God is with you, Skipper.

Joe Tarango You rocked it man! Keep getting stronger!

Martin Carr Congratulations!!

Paola Gonnet Enjoy the placidity after surgery, it is an enjoyable and relieving moment, you look great !

Skipper Kagamaster Thanks, all! This is all a lot more painful and involved than I was thinking; recovery's going to be ... Read more

Skipper Kagamaster Thanks, all! This is all a lot more painful and involved than I was thinking; recovery's going to be serious business. I've never had to do anything like this before. I'll do a full write up on my impressions, but for now I think I'll get out of this hospital.

We knew you would be just fine Skipper. God bless you and your family. Miraculous surgery! Already go ... Read more

We knew you would be just fine Skipper. God bless you and your family. Miraculous surgery! Already going home, YEAH! Be well and patient with yourself.

John O'Neill You look great!

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1525 days ago

Maureen O'Neil, Adam Pick, Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

CT scan and pre-op bloodwork went great! Didn't pass out once; only got a little woozy for the bloodwork stick, but not bad at all. Thank God for that! Now only one more procedure to go ...

Adam Pick You are on your way Skipper! February 27 will be a great day for you, your family and your heart! S ... Read more

Adam Pick You are on your way Skipper! February 27 will be a great day for you, your family and your heart! Sending you healthy, heart-pumping thoughts!

Karen Warren You will be amazed at how strong you will be through all of the bells and whistles. Best wishes.

Kimberly Eisenhut You got this!

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1562 days ago

Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

Here to get my TEE and heart catheter. Smiling because my beautiful wife is on the other side of that camera.

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1569 days ago

Susan Lynn, Shannon Gray, Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

Me in my native habitat.

Lorraine Mobley Differential equations? Wow, heart surgery will be a breeze for you!

Marie Myers Those equations are giving me hives...🤓

Alison (Ali) (Kagamaster) Hi, Skipper! I love all those equations that have been bouncing around in your head probably since yo ... Read more

Alison (Ali) (Kagamaster) Hi, Skipper! I love all those equations that have been bouncing around in your head probably since you were born!! Love, Mom

Skipper Kagamaster It's not as bad as it looks; calculus just masks the simple in esoteric symbols so that no one knows ... Read more

Skipper Kagamaster It's not as bad as it looks; calculus just masks the simple in esoteric symbols so that no one knows what we're talking about.

Marie Myers That is job security!