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Great to hear that it's still smooth sailing! Hope it continues for you Steve. Tom

Great news Steve. Not bad, all things considered. I'm glad that things have gone ok so far. Tom

Excellent news! Congrats Steve. Glad it went well. Look forward to the update. Sleep well. Tom

I've been on metropolol since my surgery in '11. My cardiologist has kept me on it. He believes that it helps protect against aortic dissection and since my blood pressure has been good we should just keep the status quo. I don't have a problem with it and there seems to be a potential...

I've been doing pretty well on the weight loss front. I've lost 21 pounds in the last few weeks by doing the Atkins diet. It's been having an effect on my INR though with all of the salads and weight loss. I'm trying to figure out what the best dosage is (with my cardiologist's nurse) to keep...

I went to the Cleveland Clinic for my aortic valve replacement and root repair. My surgeon was Dr. Sabik. It was a fantastic experience. The campus is easy to navigate and there are places to stay close for family. We stayed at the Intercontinental, which has direct access to the hospital...

Good luck Steve! Talk to you in recovery. Tom

Glad things went well for you. Rest up. Tom

It isn't just a day. Your wedding anniversary, the birth of a child, or the passing of a loved one. They're not just days either. I'm glad that August 11th will be a special day for you. Enjoy. Have a good laugh or a good cry. LIVE it. For the first few years on my valve-a-versary, I took...

Hey Steve, I suppose that it's better that they might be "over-preparing" than the reverse. I assume they hope to eliminate the chance of missing something. While I know it sucks from your perspective, let's just pray that if something is amiss they find it now. I'm bummed that this has...

Well that's some better news. I hope that things go smoothly for you this time around Steve. I'll be pulling for you. Tom

I travelled to CC from Denver. I would happily share my experience with you. It was amazing. I would choose to go there. No question. Send me a PM and I will give you my contact info. Good luck with your surgery. Tom

Hey Steve, So sorry that you have to suffer through this whole ordeal. I hope that you are able to get some peace of mind soon. Sounds like you could really use it. I expect that things will be better this time around. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers until I read your post in...

Happy anniversary. Hope your recovery continues to go well! Tom

Hope everything is ok with your wife Superbob. Still chugging along here. Weather has been great. Heading out Monday for my first round of golf this year. Can't wait to lose all of those new balls I just bought. Fore! Let us know how things check out with the Mrs. Happy Tuesday to all. Tom