Lenore Mitchell
Good for you! Quitting smoking is a great thing, and eventually you won't miss it. Stay strong.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Member Since: October 19, 2014
Member Since: October 19, 2014
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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.
Charles Vlcek
I will I have no choice smoking can infect as well as cause my new heart valve to fail or get infected
Anonymous
Great Job Charles.
Eleanor R
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
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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