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Member Since: March 14, 2018

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About Me

Found later in life that I was born with hole in the heart. "atrial septal defect (ASD)". Had open-heart surgery Valentine's Day 2014. Lucky to be alive and well. I'm now a cardiac rehab mentor at the same hospital I had my own OHS, helping heart patients with their recovery process.
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    I am from: Toronto, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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    My surgery date was: February 14, 2014
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    My doctor is: Dr. Osami Honjo
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    My hospital is: UHN

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