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Ted Niedzielaposted a photo

81 days ago

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Ted Niedziela Day 1 post surgery and feeling pretty good. Great experience with Dr. Argenziano and team at Columbia Presbyterian!!

Ted Niedziela AVR and aortic graft

Susan Lynn Looking fabulous, Ted! Welcome to recovery!!!

Marie Myers You are even smiling!! I am impressed... Be patient with yourself through recovery.

Ginny Turner Ted, you look great! Congratulations on having your surgery behind you, and wishing you a smooth recovery.

Deena Elani Seriously, day 1?!! Looking great. Most of all... It’s OVER. Your safe and sound. Congrat!

Ana Brusso Welcome to recovery Ted, you look great and your smile says it all.!continued good health and smooth recovery and Marie stated be patient with yourself. God bless you

Chris Calhoun That looks strong for day 1 - I was not ready to smile that quickly - GET R DONE!!! Congrats !!

Ted Niedziela Thanks all. Day 2 and a little more aches probably from aesthetics wearing off. BP a little low; but as expected. Got up for a walk around icu. Plan to go to step down later today.

Sara Latina Wow I barely even remember day 1. I’m so impressed. You are a warrior Ted!!

GREGG KENT Way to go Ted....every day gets better and better. I'm 3 months out, back in the gym with moderate workouts and this morning discharged from cardiac rehab ... Read more

GREGG KENT Way to go Ted....every day gets better and better. I'm 3 months out, back in the gym with moderate workouts and this morning discharged from cardiac rehab which make sure you do when the time comes! Great feeling having all behind you now, huh?

john roland Good for you, keep it up.

Katheryn Applegate Congrats on being on the recovery side! I see you are a fellow Spartan! I hope you are able to enjoy the big game this weekend. Keep up the good work!

Ted Niedzielaposted a photo

98 days ago

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Light gym session today. T-minus 3 weeks until Dr. Argenziano @CUMC replaces my aortic valve. Trying to keep my mind in a positive place!

Ted Niedziela and Go Green...

Ana Brusso Welcome to our site Ted. I had the Bentall procedure, almost two years ago. What kind of valve are you going to get? I got the Bio and so far so good. I will be

Ana Brusso Sorry, got cut off. I will be praying for your surgery to be successful and we will be here to welcome you into recovery. God bless you

Ted Niedziela Thanks Ana...It's gonna be a bioprosthetic valve along with a graft for the ascending aorta. The aortic root will be a decision by the doctor during the surgery. ... Read more

Ted Niedziela Thanks Ana...It's gonna be a bioprosthetic valve along with a graft for the ascending aorta. The aortic root will be a decision by the doctor during the surgery. I've really appreciated this news feed and all the information and resources available on HVS. Kudos Adam!

David Buchanan Best of luck for the surgery

Ana Brusso I’m with you on this site. It was a lifesaver for me when I found out I needed OHS and since then.

Frank Giovanniello You'll be fine. The hardest part is pre surgery. All thing good!

Marie Myers I had a tissue aortic valve, ascending and root aneurysm replaced 4 years ago at age 63. The whole experience was not as bad as my worrying mind had made it ... Read more

Marie Myers I had a tissue aortic valve, ascending and root aneurysm replaced 4 years ago at age 63. The whole experience was not as bad as my worrying mind had made it out to be. Wishing you a smooth journey though surgery and recovery!

Miriam St.Clair I know all will go well for you. It's so great you're getting some activity in the gym as it helps so much in staying positive.

Adam Pick I like everything about you Ted... Your posts... The awesome "thumbs up" photo you just shared. The inspiration you bring to this community... But, that shirt ... Read more

Adam Pick I like everything about you Ted... Your posts... The awesome "thumbs up" photo you just shared. The inspiration you bring to this community... But, that shirt you're wearing causes me to doubt our friendship. Go Blue!!!!! Big game this weekend!!! Oh did I forget to mention.... Go Blue!!!! :)

Ted Niedziela Right on Adam. My goal is to get discharged before Saturday’s game. Go geeen, go white