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1766 days ago

Frank Giovanniello , Rob Sparling, Susan Lynn and 3 others reacted to this

Five years ago (July 17, 2015), I had aortic valve replacement via open heart surgery (mini) at Cleveland Clinic. This was last week in West Virginia after ...Read more

Five years ago (July 17, 2015), I had aortic valve replacement via open heart surgery (mini) at Cleveland Clinic. This was last week in West Virginia after hiking up a mountain—800 feet elevation gain and three miles round trip.

Marie Myers Great picture! Happy Anniversary, too. It is always good to hear from “long- timers”.

Rob Sparling Way to go, Sonny! Thanks for showing us a forecast. Keep truckin’ up those inclines!

Susan Lynn Happy Fifth Anniversary, Sonny! Wishing you many decades of great health and celebrations! ❤ � ... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy Fifth Anniversary, Sonny! Wishing you many decades of great health and celebrations! ❤ 🥂🍾

Tracy Fallu Incredible view! Keep on enjoying this beautiful life.

Chris Calhoun great pic - love WV

Thomas Brusstar We have the same anniversary (mine just 2 years ago). Great report. It’s nice to hear of your suc ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar We have the same anniversary (mine just 2 years ago). Great report. It’s nice to hear of your success.

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3552 days ago

Kenny Knox and 1 other reacted to this

Back @ Cleveland Clinic for 6 week checkup. This Is at the Heart Surgery Checkin desk. Just visiting this time around.

Kenny Knox For as big as that place is, there is practically never a wait! Enjoy CLE!

Gloria Savannah-Austin Keep healing and smiling. You look great!!!!

Jean Raber Hey, lookit you! Standing up, smiling, and walking around. Hope you are feeling well.

Mary K Hi Sonny! Looking good! Hope you get a good report, I am sure you will.

Sonny Abbasi Thanks Everybody. Clean check up. There are very efficient there in terms of getting you in and out ... Read more

Sonny Abbasi Thanks Everybody. Clean check up. There are very efficient there in terms of getting you in and out. Flew back to DC area same day.

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3585 days ago

Kenny Knox, Morgan Braddon-Walker and 1 other reacted to this

Home on Saturday 9 days after surgery. Still dealing with some complications. Right leg feels numb and vision has some white spots. Went to ophthalmologist ...Read more

Home on Saturday 9 days after surgery. Still dealing with some complications. Right leg feels numb and vision has some white spots. Went to ophthalmologist today and he said he has seen this before where after heart surgery not enough oxygen got to certa

W. Carter Hang in there Sonny, all of these problems will eventually go away. It will get better but it takes m ... Read more

W. Carter Hang in there Sonny, all of these problems will eventually go away. It will get better but it takes months to see full improvement. Unless it's a dangerous a-fib or life threatening bleeding from warfarin then the docs aren't really too compassionate about side effects of surgery. :-)

Kenny Knox You look great! Have a great recovery!

Gerald Schaffer Congrats on getting home. Hoping all your complications go away and you improve some everyday.

Sonny Abbasi W. Carter very helpful. Thanks.

W. Carter Hey man I completely understand. Everybody is the same when they get home including me. You can't wai ... Read more

W. Carter Hey man I completely understand. Everybody is the same when they get home including me. You can't wait to get away from the hospital, but when we get home and away from the security of the hospital and caregivers, we start to critique and worry more about the little things. Like my hand is numb, my valve doesn't sound right, I lose vision in one of my eyes temporarily, I'm having more pain in my chest.. etc. etc. All normal after major surgery. God bless you and may you have a speedy recovery!

Jean Raber Sonny, your message cut out mid-sentence. Could you finish what you were going to write? Sounds like ... Read more

Jean Raber Sonny, your message cut out mid-sentence. Could you finish what you were going to write? Sounds like your experience would be good to know about. I'm pre-op, and I have all kinds of "tingling" sensations, but I always presumed that had more to do with my bad back than anything else. Be well!

Tammy Pilcher Yay Sonny! Congratulations!

Sonny Abbasi Yes Jean Raber. I had numbness and tingling sensation in my right leg on the outer part of the leg. ... Read more

Sonny Abbasi Yes Jean Raber. I had numbness and tingling sensation in my right leg on the outer part of the leg. It sometimes turns into a burning feeling. Vision has some white areas in the upper part of the right eye. Went to the Opthamologist on Monday and he took a picture of the retina and will continue to monitor after a week and a half.

Jean Raber Thanks, Sonny. Sincerely hope this will turn out to be nothing major and you'll continue to recover. ... Read more

Jean Raber Thanks, Sonny. Sincerely hope this will turn out to be nothing major and you'll continue to recover. Pretty typical, I think, once you've had the diagnosis and surgery, to feel concerned about any symptoms.

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3591 days ago

Ericka Carlson, Kenny Knox, Kimberly Biddick and 4 others reacted to this

Day 4 post op at Cleveland Clinic. Thanks to the team led by Dr. Johnston for extending my life.

Ericka Carlson Great smile Sonny!

Tammy Pilcher Looking good, Sonny!

Jeanette Davidson Awesome Sonny! You look great. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️

Adam Pick Stud!

Lora Lee Peterson I'm glad to see you are smiling on Day 4! I hope I am too!

Gerald Schaffer Hope you feel as good as you look.

Mary K Congratulations! You are in the best place possible. Do you know they have massage therapy for both y ... Read more

Mary K Congratulations! You are in the best place possible. Do you know they have massage therapy for both you and your caregiver? Sending prayer for a smooth recovery.

Sonny Abbasi Yes Mary K. I used the massage. Neck and shoulders were tight.

Gloria Savannah-Austin keep healing and smiling.......you almost make this look easy....... keep doing what you're doing. :) ... Read more

Gloria Savannah-Austin keep healing and smiling.......you almost make this look easy....... keep doing what you're doing. :) Congratulations and best wishes for a quick recovery.

Bob M Nice scar!

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3597 days ago

Kenny Knox, Mary K and 2 others reacted to this

Recovery room

John Jones The best room in the hospital!

Ray Lockhart Sonny, your looking good. Had my cath yesterday. Good luck on Friday. I may see you but I didn't r ... Read more

Ray Lockhart Sonny, your looking good. Had my cath yesterday. Good luck on Friday. I may see you but I didn't realize they have three hospital floors for surgery patients.

Bob M I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful. Friday will be a new ... Read more

Bob M I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful. Friday will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

Adam Pick Hey Sonny, Wow. You move quick. I'm glad to see you are all set. Tomorrow will be a great day. You ar ... Read more

Adam Pick Hey Sonny, Wow. You move quick. I'm glad to see you are all set. Tomorrow will be a great day. You are in great hands with Dr. Johnston!!! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Douglas-Johnston-Cleveland-Ohio.php

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Gloria Savannah-Austin healing vibes and cheers for a quick surgery coming your way.....you'll be better than new. glo

Sonny Abbasi Adam I am so glad I went to Dr Johnston. Highly recommended from my end. Cleveland is best in the b ... Read more

Sonny Abbasi Adam I am so glad I went to Dr Johnston. Highly recommended from my end. Cleveland is best in the business flat out. I told him everybody is so impressive here. I strongly endorse Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Johnston.

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3619 days ago

Kenny Knox, Ericka Carlson, Mary K reacted to this

The Supportive Mother who is a Doctor taking 12 days off to come to Cleveland (God knows how many patients she is leaving)

Bob M Great smiles again!

Ray Lockhart Nice pictures. I am scheduled for CC the day after you. Maybe see you walking the halls:)

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3619 days ago

Kenny Knox, Morgan Braddon-Walker, Ericka Carlson and 1 other reacted to this

The Supportive Wife who has put up with me through this.

Bob M Great smiles!

Morgan Braddon-Walker Lovely! 😊

Tammy Pilcher Prayers and best wishes, Sonny! God bless!

Sonny Abbasi

9303 days ago

What I hope to come back to.

Beautiful family! Best wishes to you!

Sonny Abbasi Thank you Mary Case

Mary K You will come back to them, feeling better than ever!

Morgan Braddon-Walker Beautiful! :)

Sonny Abbasi

9303 days ago

The Pre-Aortic Stenosis Guy---I guess those days are gone.

Meredith Bray Why, do you think you won't be able to do that after surgery?

Sonny Abbasi Meredith, I know I won't be able to do it if I get a mechanical valve (risk of bleeding). WIth a tis ... Read more

Sonny Abbasi Meredith, I know I won't be able to do it if I get a mechanical valve (risk of bleeding). WIth a tissue valve, I probably would not want to get beat up either.

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