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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Charles Vlcek posted an update

11 years ago (October 31, 2014)

I saw the cardiologist on Tuesday I've been released to go back to work with no restrictions today is going to be my first day at work since the end of June

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Charles Vlcek posted an update

11 years ago (October 31, 2014)

I saw the cardiologist on Tuesday I've been released to go back to work with no restrictions today is going to be my first day at work since the end of June

Charles Vlcek posted an update

11 years ago (October 19, 2014)

Three weeks after aortic valve replacement I'm doing good I've been driving and grocery shopping so far so good I mite be able to go back to work next month the hardiest thing so far for me has been not smoking I have not had a cigerette since sept 23... Read more.

Lenore Mitchell

11 years ago (October 19, 2014)

Good for you! Quitting smoking is a great thing, and eventually you won't miss it. Stay strong.

Charles Vlcek

11 years ago (October 20, 2014)

I will I have no choice smoking can infect as well as cause my new heart valve to fail or get infected

Anonymous

11 years ago (October 20, 2014)

Great Job Charles.

Eleanor R

11 years ago (October 20, 2014)

Wow you are driving after just three weeks, that's amazing. I was told I could start again at 4, but I was too chicken, afraid of quick turns of my head/shoulder for merging and parking. It was such a liberation to drive again, I understand. Take good care of yourself,... Read more.

Charles Vlcek

11 years ago (October 20, 2014)

Quick turns and sudden stops do not bother me guess I had a real good surgeon I was able to lift my arms over my head and had no pain 2 weeks after surgery

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