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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Pulmonary Regurgitation, Pulmonary Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

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Ken Sawicki posted an update
9 years ago (April 1, 2017)
It turns out my surgery has been postponed from Monday, 4/3, to Tuesday, 4/4. My surgeon's daughter had a baby - I guess surgeons have lives, too! No biggie, it gives me one more day to get things in order, and for food to taste good! Those who are post-op... Read more.
Thank you, Cathleen! Every day is precious! ;-D
Nice you are looking at it positively. Food really doesn't taste good after. Good luck next week. You will do great
After my sister smuggled in a couple of salt packets, the food tasted fine to me. I've heard some people had issues with taste.
Enjoy your weekend and one extra day, Ken. I'm with Phyllis about the salt. I had my husband bring me salt packets from the cafeteria to make the food palatable. Fortunately, I didn't have problems with fluid retention, or I wouldn't have had him do that... I really wasn't very... Read more.
Good luck again. And yes I know exactly what you mean about the food, No appetite for days after
Good luck again. And yes I know exactly what you mean about the food, No appetite for days after
Hope all went perfectly today! Best wishes for a smooth recovery!
Wow, kids, it's obvious I haven't been on here for quite a while. Thank you for the nice well-wishes. I'm about 10 days post-surgery now, and doing pretty well. I'll be posting a new note with details pretty soon. It's just been - if you can believe it or not... Read more.
Good to hear you're coming along well Ken. Welcome to the other side!
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9 years ago (March 29, 2017)
My partner, Larry. Couldn't do it without him.
Ken Sawicki posted a photo
9 years ago (March 29, 2017)
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