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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Coronary Artery Disease

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Joe Tash posted an update

8 years ago (August 11, 2017)

https://straightfromtheheartosideca.blogspot.com/2017/08/success.html

Success!

https://straightfromtheheartosideca.blogspot.com/2017/08/success.html

A blog about the emotional and practical aspects of having major heart surgery, from pre-op to post-op and recovery.

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Joe Tash posted an update

8 years ago (August 6, 2017)

https://straightfromtheheartosideca.blogspot.com/2017/08/almost-time.html

Almost time

https://straightfromtheheartosideca.blogspot.com/2017/08/almost-time.html

A blog about the emotional and practical aspects of having major heart surgery, from pre-op to post-op and recovery.

Joe Tash posted an update

8 years ago (July 29, 2017)

Hi all, my surgery date is coming up soon. I am having the TAVR procedure on Aug. 8 at Anderson Medical Pavilion (next to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla). Any suggestions on what to bring to the hospital, or how to get mentally prepared over the next 10 days or... Read more.

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Anonymous

Good news Joe! Wishing you a smooth procedure and uneventful recovery. My surgery date is ten days after yours but I'll be having mitral valve replacement with full on incision.

Martha Dean

I started taking Valium two weeks prior to surgery. It helped tremendously with the stress and anxieties. I also bought a notebook and wrote down everything my husband would have to take care of for the next few weeks. Kind of like passing the torch on things so I didn't... Read more.

Barbara Wood

I was happy to have my phone, kindle, eyemask & slippers, the hospital supplied just about everything else , even robes. I brought a few pounds of individually wrapped chocolate truffles that I put in a basket on my windowsill to offer to everyone who came in my room. I... Read more.

Barbara Wood

And best wishes for a smooth surgery on the 8th Joe!

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