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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: July 27, 2021

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4 years ago (January 19, 2022)

Celebrating 12 weeks post AVR today with a long beach walk with the pooch. I felt great! Recovery has been up and down, but steadily better as the weeks past. I highly recommend cardiac rehab sessions once cleared following surgery.

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Anonymous

4 years ago (January 19, 2022)

Looking good Ted. Your pooch is beautiful. Continued good health and recovery. God bless you

Susan Lynn

4 years ago (January 20, 2022)

Congrats on your 12 week Anniversary!! You look like you're doing great! I completely agree that cardiac rehab makes a big difference after surgery! There's a lot of life to live!! ❤

Richard Munson

4 years ago (January 20, 2022)

Love you and your pooch. You no doubt realize that your dog is your best therapy for recovery. Thankfully my wife does not read these but Cassie does.

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4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

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Ted Niedziela

4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

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

Ted Niedziela

4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

AVR and aortic graft

Susan Lynn

4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

Looking fabulous, Ted! Welcome to recovery!!!

Marie Myers

4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

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

Ginny Turner

4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

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

Deena Z

4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

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

Anonymous

4 years ago (October 27, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

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

Ted Niedziela

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

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

GREGG KENT

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

Good for you, keep it up.

Katheryn Applegate

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

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!

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4 years ago (October 10, 2021)

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!

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Ted Niedziela

4 years ago (October 10, 2021)

and Go Green...

Anonymous

4 years ago (October 10, 2021)

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

Anonymous

4 years ago (October 10, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 10, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 10, 2021)

Best of luck for the surgery

Anonymous

4 years ago (October 10, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 11, 2021)

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

Marie Myers

4 years ago (October 11, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 12, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

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

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

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

Tim Tschumper

4 years ago (October 28, 2021)

Lookin Good! Better days ahead. I'm 7 months post AVR mechanical; bypass x 2 and feeling great! God Bless!

Adam Pick

4 years ago (November 1, 2021)

Congrats on the win Ted. Great game!

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