Kevin Bradley - Heart Valve Journal

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March 18, 2019

Pre-Op Day!
As I sit here at the Cleveland Clinic (Weston, Florida) going from one station to the next it is all starting to sink in.... holy crap next Wednesday I’ll be starting the next chapter in my life!!! It’s scary yet I’m anxiously waiting to start it and see it happen! Today consists of chest X-ray, CT scan, blood work, anesthesiologists consult, pulmonologist consult, then finishing off at my surgeons office. Today is very overwhelming but ready for it to be over. Different emotions are all hittting me.

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Christopher May Extremely overwhelming doesn’t even begin to describe it. That was just two weeks ago for me, but it seems like a lifetime. Nothing I can say can put you ... Read more

Christopher May Extremely overwhelming doesn’t even begin to describe it. That was just two weeks ago for me, but it seems like a lifetime. Nothing I can say can put you at ease like others tried to do for me. But you’ll look back next week and think how worked up you were for little reason. Just relax and take it all in. You’ll be pampered by everyone starting now. You got this, just take it a moment at a time, and a test at a time. Piece of cake!

Mike Roskowinski Kevin you got this man. The CT will feel weird but that is probably the worst thing you will deal with today. I have 2.5 weeks till I am in your shoes and doing ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski Kevin you got this man. The CT will feel weird but that is probably the worst thing you will deal with today. I have 2.5 weeks till I am in your shoes and doing my last few tests. But just think it will all be done quickly. Look at how fast it was to get to today. Your surgery will be up here quick and you will be on the rod to recovery. Hopefully not to far behind you!! Take it easy and have faith in the doctors and God!!

Phyllis Petersen Do something you really enjoy doing, even if it's just a special dinner out. Believe me, it helps with the stress.

Don Brown God Bless u brother. I think our paths might already be written for all of us but sometimes we need help getting there. Im new here to this site but i feel ... Read more

Don Brown God Bless u brother. I think our paths might already be written for all of us but sometimes we need help getting there. Im new here to this site but i feel it was meant for u to be here. We all feel what u are going through and we are here only a post away from u. God bless you and ur family.. Excited to wait to here from you on ur post after..

Kevin Bradley Thanks guys! You are great support and keep me at ease with this big challenge in life! Mike, Chris....any one else interested....I think we should plan a warrior ... Read more

Kevin Bradley Thanks guys! You are great support and keep me at ease with this big challenge in life! Mike, Chris....any one else interested....I think we should plan a warrior weekend celebration down the road when we are all recovered!!!

Christopher May Sounds like a plan! You’re in Florida, so I vote that you host, haha!

Mike Roskowinski I will be in Fort Myers tomorrow night. I don’t mind frequenting there. I know it’s a big state but there has to be a central point for us. That would be pretty cool.

leslie terjesen You'll be on the "other" side before you know it and wonder why you worried so much. Me too but today is one month post op. Had new aortic valve at NY Presbyterian ... Read more

leslie terjesen You'll be on the "other" side before you know it and wonder why you worried so much. Me too but today is one month post op. Had new aortic valve at NY Presbyterian Columbia with Dr. Craig Smith who I can't say enough about. You are also going to one the best facilities there is. As Adam says and I have taken his mantra, go where the doctor does your procedure all the time and also the hospital and you are doing that. It'll b e over before you know it . Focus on good stuff!!! I had such two wonderful summers here where we moved, I made sure I focused on that the whole time in hospital!!!!

Kevin Bradley Mike, Fort Myers is a great place to visit and it’s only about 2 hours west of me so I am game!