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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: December 15, 2014

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Rafael Martinez posted a photo
10 years ago (November 9, 2015)
4 1/2 months after surgery. Felling great.
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Rafael Martinez posted an update
10 years ago (August 23, 2015)
On the way to recovery. ..fell better already than before surgery in just 2 months. ..I still need more time to do pushup and upper exercises but no a big deal...it will improve for shore... I still fell some soreness on my chest when I do fast move or I... Read more.
I'm glad you're doing so well and thanks for the words of encouragement.
Rafael Martinez posted a photo
10 years ago (August 3, 2015)
Here at the cardiology appointment last Friday the 31 of July. 5 weeks after surgery. Next visit in 3 months.
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Thx...a little tender in the chest part I guess is the wires. ..fells funny.
Nice scar! Keep smiling!

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