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591 days ago

Just shy of 6 weeks out for Aortic valve-sparing root replacement and a single bypass LIMA-LAD. I can definitely say that my energy is getting better with ...Read more

Just shy of 6 weeks out for Aortic valve-sparing root replacement and a single bypass LIMA-LAD. I can definitely say that my energy is getting better with the occasional nap in the afternoon. Walking more each day. For those that are up for surgery, you will do great!

Grace Mason Great news Mike!
So, everytime I see your pic I see that yummy "Nothing Bundt" cake😃. My mom c ... Read more

Grace Mason Great news Mike!
So, everytime I see your pic I see that yummy "Nothing Bundt" cake😃. My mom came to visit the other day and had a dozen of them in her trunk for us. Me, my son, my niece and sister were gathered at the back of her car ogling which one we wanted when my husband pulled up and said, What is this? Bootleg cupcakes!?😂

Marie Myers Glad you are progressing well!

Mike McKenna Grace, love it! Thank you, Marie!

Rose Madura Wonderful news!

Pamela Gregory Great news!👍

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668 days ago

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Update for 8/30 surgery, or sooner if I decided after my angiogram and finding out about my LAD 80-90% blocked.

Met with my surgeon yesterday ...Read more

Update for 8/30 surgery, or sooner if I decided after my angiogram and finding out about my LAD 80-90% blocked.

Met with my surgeon yesterday to discuss the details and below is the plan.

PLAN:SURGERY:Repair of ascending aortic aneurysm,alternative cannulation and hypothermic circulatory arrest,LIMA-LAD,Possible AVR (TISSUE),Excision of Left atrial appendage (LAA)Will discuss Repatha with cardiologist.

Marie Myers Sounds like you have the ball rolling. Will the doc try to repair the bicuspid valve, possibly replac ... Read more

Marie Myers Sounds like you have the ball rolling. Will the doc try to repair the bicuspid valve, possibly replace, or leave it be?

Roselyn Kubek Making progress…best wishes

Mike McKenna Marie, it's my understanding that there is nothing wrong with my BAV, at least in testing. I know tha ... Read more

Mike McKenna Marie, it's my understanding that there is nothing wrong with my BAV, at least in testing. I know that things can change when they are performing surgery. In that case, it will be a bovine valve unless I change my mind day of and go with mechanical.

Susan Lynn Mike - It's definitely a little overwhelming to get the play by play, but on 8/30, show up, take a q... Read more

Susan Lynn Mike - It's definitely a little overwhelming to get the play by play, but on 8/30, show up, take a quick nap, wake up to the world's greatest ice chips! It'll feel like only a moment has passed! Try to stay "mentally" occupied with something else until game day and know that you can do it!

Mike McKenna Thanks, Susan! My plan exactly :)

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779 days ago

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With Michael mercier post about second opinion has got me thinking that I probably should as well, especially since the thoracic surgeon I was referred to is semi-retired now. Anyone here in Colorado, preferably the Metro Denver area?