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Vern Ahloposted a journal

1920 days ago

Dan Baltazor, John Morales, Lisa Guinan and 4 others reacted to this

Finally able to concentrate enough to write a little. The surgery was a little bumpy for the family but the train eventually stopped at the right station and ...Read more

Finally able to concentrate enough to write a little. The surgery was a little bumpy for the family but the train eventually stopped at the right station and I was greeted by my loving wife! (Sorry to all the family members who are left hanging while we sleep.) I got home yesterday after a day of Afib that I did not sign up for and quickly explained to my cardiologist. Bottomline is I'm doing well and working on clearing my head of all that fog stuck in it and focusing on recharging the batteries and rehab. Be in touch!!! Thanks again for the continued help and support!!!!

Dan Baltazor WELCOME Home! One day at a time. It does improve, some days may not seem like it, but it does.

Tom Bartolomei Which valve did you ultimately decide on? Mechanical or Tissue? Hope your recovery is a smooth one. ... Read more

Tom Bartolomei Which valve did you ultimately decide on? Mechanical or Tissue? Hope your recovery is a smooth one. We all go through it differently. AFIB is a real pest btw!! Hope that resolves.

Susan Lynn Glad you're home, Vern! Speedy recovery!

Vern Ahlo Tom, We went with a Tissue Valve. My valve had microscopic holes in it with the flapping leaflet. Pr ... Read more

Vern Ahlo Tom, We went with a Tissue Valve. My valve had microscopic holes in it with the flapping leaflet. Probably a birth defect

John Isham Welcome Home Vern! Wishing you a successful and positive recovery!

John Morales Vern great to finally hear from you, so glad your on the recovery side please come back when your rea ... Read more

John Morales Vern great to finally hear from you, so glad your on the recovery side please come back when your ready dn let us know how its going. blessings and prayers your way.

Debbie Moriarty Your head will clear though sometimes it doesn’t seem that way! I remember trying to tell my brothe ... Read more

Debbie Moriarty Your head will clear though sometimes it doesn’t seem that way! I remember trying to tell my brother in law a story but he was having to supply about every fifth word. I told him “Nevermind. I’ll tell you again when I can remember words!” We just laughed!

Vern Ahloposted a journal

1927 days ago

Dan Baltazor, Lisa Guinan, Rob Sparling and 1 other reacted to this

Driving to Hoag Hospital for this new venture!! Ready to charge in and Rock this!!! See everyone on the flip side!! Thanks for the support!!

Dan Baltazor You got this!!! We'll be waiting. Prayers for you.

John Morales Vern , Our prayers are with you ,and as Dan said we we'll be waiting for you in recovery .. God's Spe ... Read more

John Morales Vern , Our prayers are with you ,and as Dan said we we'll be waiting for you in recovery .. God's Speed my friend

Sara Colosimo You this this, Vern!!!

Jennifer Jacobs Praying all goes will. You will do great.

Go get it Vern! 💪
See you on the recovery side!

Janice West We are with you Vern! Can’t wait to hear from you on the other side. Prayers for an uneventful sur ... Read more

Janice West We are with you Vern! Can’t wait to hear from you on the other side. Prayers for an uneventful surgery and remarkable recovery!

Susan Lynn You go, Vern!!! Hoag is a great hospital. (My twin lives across the street, too!) All the best! We' ... Read more

Susan Lynn You go, Vern!!! Hoag is a great hospital. (My twin lives across the street, too!) All the best! We're cheering you on every step of the way!

Dan Vechiola Best wishes Vern! See you on the other side!

Debbie Moriarty With such a great attitude going in I have no doubt you will bounce back! Happy journey to you and wi ... Read more

Debbie Moriarty With such a great attitude going in I have no doubt you will bounce back! Happy journey to you and wishes for a smooth recovery!

Rob Sparling Vern go to it, man! Looking forward to the thumbs up post!

Vern Ahloposted a journal

1932 days ago

After all the test, research and reading all the experiences I got the call! Game Day next Tuesday 1/15. I'm taking an "All In Approach" and charging at this ...Read more

After all the test, research and reading all the experiences I got the call! Game Day next Tuesday 1/15. I'm taking an "All In Approach" and charging at this event. Looking forward to the challenge! Hope this doesn't change on Monday....LOL Thank you for sharing your experiences!!!

Dan Vechiola Vern, ts great to have a date so you know what you are dealing with and when. Go get your heart repa ... Read more

Dan Vechiola Vern, ts great to have a date so you know what you are dealing with and when. Go get your heart repaired and get the peace of mind and longevity you deserve.

Susan Lynn Charge!!! You're in exactly the right state of mind! You've got this, Vern!

That's the mindset I had right before surgery.
Ready to face it head on.
You're in a good place men ... Read more

That's the mindset I had right before surgery.
Ready to face it head on.
You're in a good place mentally Vern.
Now go get it! 💪
Wishing you all the best!

Dan Baltazor Surgery date is good. The “All in” approach is a good mindset. I made myself a heart warrior pl ... Read more

Dan Baltazor Surgery date is good. The “All in” approach is a good mindset. I made myself a heart warrior play list and one of my songs on it is “All In” by Mathew West.

Dan Baltazor https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UUc86gfzToU

Matthew West - All In

Official Music Video for âAll Inâ by Matthew West. Album ALL IN available now! SUBSCRIBE to Matthewâs VEVO channel: http://smarturl.it/MatthewWestVEVOsub Get...

Willie Radl Go get em!!

Vern Ahlo Thanks everyone! Dan thanks for the song. Funny, I was just getting ready to set up a playlist of pum ... Read more

Vern Ahlo Thanks everyone! Dan thanks for the song. Funny, I was just getting ready to set up a playlist of pumped songs to listen to prior to and after. Thanks again everyone!!

Jennifer Jacobs Great mindset Vern Ahlo. You will do great.

John Morales Vern all the best of luck were all with you and see you in recovery ..

Vern Ahloposted an update

1941 days ago

Happy New Year everyone! I am having aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair, aorta repair and a small bypass soon. My questions is what are the differences/concerns ...Read more

Happy New Year everyone! I am having aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair, aorta repair and a small bypass soon. My questions is what are the differences/concerns when you have diabetes 2, if any exist? (surgery and recovery) Thanks!

Dan Vechiola I have type 2 and the entire time in the hospital and during recovery it was not a concern at all.

Vern Ahlo Thanks

Helge Volden I had Aortic Valve Replacement and aorta repair on sept 27th 2018. I have type 2 diabetes as well tho ... Read more

Helge Volden I had Aortic Valve Replacement and aorta repair on sept 27th 2018. I have type 2 diabetes as well thought it would be a bigger deal. I am under the impression that everyone gets put on insulin for OHS for a period after surgery. They took me off insulin before they released me from the Hospital and back on regular oral meds.

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