Okay...who's lying??? NO WAY!!! No way I believe he had open heart surgery 24 hours ago!!! Is this a joke Mitch???
Wow...I am amazed and impressed and HAPPY!!!! You look wonderful! So...you loving that heart pillow, huh?
You are really setting the bar high there, my friend. I feel the pressure!!!
Just read Adam's blog...now I know why I'm having to wait so long...Dr. Gillinov wrote a book and is doing book signings this month, lol!
Take care my friend, keep up the great work, but don't overdo, give the nurses a break, lol!
Thanks to Larry for the post!
Still waiting...Linda
On February 3, 2012...
Mitch you look super! Wow!
You are great PR for your surgeon.
Xxxxxxxxxxxx's
Mimi and Tom
ps Thank you Larry
On February 3, 2012...
Awesome Mitch!
Hope you are taking notes so you can coach me through on the 14!
All the best,
Gregg
On February 3, 2012...
Mitch/Larry-
Me and the girls just saw the picture...sending all our love and get well wishes your way!!!!
Janelle
On February 3, 2012...
Man. What a stud. Great pix. Im not gonna do that Til I can get my make up and hair lady in the room.
Love that smile. Rock away. Congrats. Lov. Nancy Friedman. St Louis mo. 2-9. Avr.
On February 3, 2012...
I am so happy about Mitch that I have a sudden urge to smoke grass. The food at Columbia was so bad I would have preferred grass to eat or smoke.
Keep up the great recovery,
Jane
On February 3, 2012...
Larry/ Mitch.. He took MY LINE. that's what I was gonna use. Now I gotta get another one; agggg MOOOO well at least we will still be able to communicate.
Mitch.. so so glad it's over for you... had a card to send; then lost the hopsital you're at..and I figured a card into NYC just saying "mitch" won't get there. but I"ll save it for you.
Larry. you rock. thanks for the updates.
have fun..and keep em laughing. !
Hugs to all Nancy Friedman, AVR 2/9
st. louis mo
On February 3, 2012...
Larry, Mitch is so crazy! I bet he his a
G-R-E-A-T daddy. His humor and personality reaches through cyber space to those of us who have only met him through this site. I really feel for the nurses...imagine when he really gets fired up! LOL! Tell him hello and NO GRASS!!!
Still waiting...Linda Dixon
On February 3, 2012...
More great news!!! So happy to hear this. Love the funny quote about eating grass. I will also take heed of the warning about the pain meds.
Jeff
On February 3, 2012...
And for Mitch's valved heart, new theme song....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKcGCObEb28
- Poly
On February 3, 2012...
Awesome news!!
You will be back home before you know it!!
Rest well and looking forward to hearing from you!!
Jimmy J
On February 3, 2012...
Mitch your strength and positive attitude and super surgeon and all your family and friends will make you better than ever.
Your journal is a brilliant idea. Thank you again Larry.
Many xxxxxxxxxxxx's and hugs,
Mimi and Tom
On February 3, 2012...
Thanks Larry for the updates on Superman!
So happy he is progressing so well. I don't doubt for one minute is will break the "back to posting for himself" record.
Tell him I said hello and "way to go Mitch"!
STILL WAITING....Linda
On February 3, 2012...
Hi Mitch..... Warren and I have been keeping posted through your blog by your devoted friend Larry...we are so thrilled for you that your surgery is over...successful ....and that you are on the road to recovery...we have full confidence that you will be better than ever!!....best regards, Maddy
On February 3, 2012...
Mitch,
Spoke to Betsy this morning and learned that things went well. Very happy to hear. Look forward to seeing you soon. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Michael W.
On February 3, 2012...
Great news to wake up to. Keep up the good work. Heal Well.
Thank you Larry for the updates.
Jane
On February 3, 2012...
Hey Mitch,
Great news to here that all went well for you.Will keep you in prayer and please don't go racing down the hallways!!!
Robert Hartner
On February 2, 2012...
Mitch,
NASA gives its astronauts their musical wake-up call.
This one's for you, buddy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiOqTG9Nno
- Poly
On February 2, 2012...
Mitch,
You're done!!!! Yippee!!! Just read all the posts. Thrilled to hear the good news. Will check on you tomorrow.
Jeff
On February 2, 2012...
Soooooo happy the surgery is behind you.....let the healing begin. God bless you Mitch.....stay strong...we are all Praying for your recovery. Jamie Todor
On February 2, 2012...
Cuz Mitch.. so proud of you.. you should see/hear all the great posts for you. !!
Way to go. Hugs, Nancy Friedman,
On February 2, 2012...
Just received Larry's second update. Mitch, Tom and I are so tickled with the news.
We think Larry is so special for keeping us all informed. You really are so surrounded by loved ones.
Xxxxxxxx's
Mimi and Tom
On February 2, 2012...
Awesome news!! I was waiting to get this update.
Thanks Larry.
Mitch - great start. Keep it going and good luck!!
Jimmy j
On February 2, 2012...
Yay! thank you Larry...now I can go to bed and go to sleep! When you see Mitch tell him "way to go" and he is now forgiven for going before me, lol. Wonderful news!
Still waiting...Linda Dixon
Mitch Friedman Ah yes now we can all get some much needed sleep. I will pass along your msg.
On February 2, 2012...
Best....news...ever! -- DVB
On February 2, 2012...
Mitch, great news that things are going well. I hope that nasty breathing tube is out soon too.
I am at 7 weeks post op on Aortic Valve Replacement and a little ascending aorta repair. Feeling good. Even did a little running last weekend.
I hope you heal fast. ... Steve Regouby
On February 2, 2012...
Woo-Whooo!!!
Keep on tickin' Mitch!
Adam Pick
On February 2, 2012...
Thats great news!!!! Im so relieved As someone who has been through this i cant adequately describe how your incredible level of support for mitch is He is so lucky to have friends and family like this.
Mitch i cant wait for you to read this and see your smile. Stay strong buddy. I am
Tearing up just knowing it was such a success!!!
On February 2, 2012...
Woo-Hoo...Good news!! You are now on your way to recovery. So happy for you and the family, Mitch!! Rest and recovery!! Janis Kielbasa
On February 2, 2012...
Best wishes to you! I went through Mitral valve repair surgery about a year and a half ago and feel great. I wanted to comment on what you said about the heart cath procedure...I could not disagree more. To me that may have been worse than the open heart surgery itself. I hated the cath (I had no sedation whatsover) it was unbearably painful and uncomfortable to me and even later that day I had to leave the hospital in a wheelchair (and I am an otherwise healthy, active at the time 32 yr old.)
On February 2, 2012...
Larry,
Thanks for the updates. Were so happy he's doing well. Debbie & Michael
On February 2, 2012...
You are on the other side brother!! Welcome! You really don't realize it yet, but you soon will. The breathing tube out...ice chips in...and you will notice the big ugly gorilla is no longer around. One of the best feelings I have ever had.
Great job!
JH Mattingly
On February 2, 2012...
So glad everything went good for you. Was thinking about you a lot. I dont know you and just started talking to you, but I feel like I have known you for a while. Guess thats the way it is here. Untl Later Linda H
On February 2, 2012...
Larry will you come be my nurse next week? and stay by Me? LOL
what a great friend he has in you.
super. best, Nancy Friedman, St Louis MO
Mitch Friedman Hi Nancy, I will look into flights and get back to you:-) You're gonna do great with or without me. ... Read more
Mitch Friedman Hi Nancy, I will look into flights and get back to you:-) You're gonna do great with or without me. Thanks for being there for Mitch. This community has been a blessing for him.
Best of luck,
Larry
On February 2, 2012...
Hey Larry, good job on the updates. Glad to hear Mitch is doing well...can we relax a little bit now? Can't wait to hear the breathing tube is out!!! I think that is what we all dread the most!
Still waiting...Linda
On February 2, 2012...
Larry - All wonderful updates, today; thanks.
I suppose if Mitch just looks "good," ("...I just had the opportunity to see Mitch in the ICU and he looks good."), and you are not reporting that he looks "great, then he didn't opt for the plastic surgery and liposuction package (HA HA HA).
Happy to be able to kid around like this, as a result of your favorable reports.
Tell Mitch that Poly says, "Hey Now!"
Thanks for the posting efforts.
- Poly
On February 2, 2012...
did they find any junior mints?
On February 2, 2012...
I read Mitch is out and all went well. Awesome!!!
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cannot believe I"m crying over my cuz who I never met. Soooooo happy for you all..and especially mitcheroo
Hugs to you all
Nancy Friedman, AVR 2/9
On February 2, 2012...
That's great news! Way to go Mitch!
On February 2, 2012...
Just received Larry's email. Total mending begins.
We will continue to send our POSITIVE VIBRATIONS.
Thank you Larry for the updates.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx's
Mimi
On February 2, 2012...
All right! Way to go Mitch! Let's get the party started!
Tears in Colorado too!
Pam
On February 2, 2012...
YES!!!!!!! HAPPY TEARS HERE TOO! WAY TO GO MITCH!!!
Thanks Larry, Linda Dixon
On February 2, 2012...
Mitch,
That's great news! Happy to hear that all went well - see you soon!
Thanks for the updates, Larry - good job!
Bob
On February 2, 2012...
Great News..I knew you could do it Mitch. Rest and relax and you are well on your way to recovery!!
Jimmy Johnson
On February 2, 2012...
so glad this hurdle is past! conscious recovery thoughts beginning now.
Mitch-I just read your post and today is your surgery date. My thoughts are with you! I had Mitral Valve replacement Dec. 14, back to feeling 98% and starting back to work part time this week-day one was Feb. 1st and okay.
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery, do take it easy as instructed... ;-)
Patrice Lehde
On February 2, 2012...
Thanks for the update Larry. I know Mitch is in good hands. I know you don't get play by play updates there, so I will patiently (NOT) wait to hear...he's out, everything went perfectly!
Way to go Mitch!
Adam Pick