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    V__ reacted to Jeff Lebowski's post in the thread Surgery this Wednesday with Like Like.
    last update! My operation was successful. A mechanical valve was installed in my aorta. Today the drainage tubes in my abdomen were...
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    V__ reacted to Spookygal's post in the thread Different strokes... with Like Like.
    Right. Also- From what I’ve read, a bigger incision (normal sized incision) is easier for the surgeon to get a good vantage point of...
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    V__ replied to the thread Surgery scheduled in two weeks.
    I think it's THIS paper. Screenshot of their Figure 2 illustrates the method. There is a pointer to the more information.
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    V__ reacted to Erwitchin's post in the thread New member - choosing a valve with Like Like.
    Thanks for your input. The town is pronounced Nat-ke-tish (the t blends into the k and isn't audible) in case anyone is curious
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    V__ reacted to Bionic Orange's post in the thread New member - choosing a valve with Like Like.
    This is pretty much the exact same as me (age, On-x, warfarin ease, one & done, rare ticking), except that I am a male. My wife can only...
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    V__ replied to the thread Surgery scheduled in two weeks.
    There was a writeup I remember finding. Will try to check later today, when I'm at home. Somebody figured out how to use the arms...
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    V__ replied to the thread 3 Weeks to go......... to Big Surgery.
    Thanks for the update. It makes sense. The immune system will be temporarily disrupted post-op. So they don't want any infections...
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    V__ reacted to Chuck C's post in the thread Exercise and Tissue Valve with Like Like.
    Right now I just do the boxing, but in the past I have done MMA training, jiu jitsu and kick boxing. I've been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...
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    V__ reacted to Bionic Orange's post in the thread Thank You and a Tip with Like Like.
    I send you healing thoughts and wishes for a quick and full recovery. Your heart drawing looks so vibrantly healthy and beautiful. I...
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    V__ reacted to Chuck C's post in the thread Thank You and a Tip with Like Like.
    That was truly an inspirational and encouraging video that Bionic Orange put up about his surgery and recovery. @Bionic Orange I hope...
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    V__ reacted to Jeff Lebowski's post in the thread Thank You and a Tip with Like Like.
    I know I owe you a debt of gratitude, especially the YouTube video you shot after the surgeryand before the surgery improved my morale...
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    V__ reacted to Bionic Orange's post in the thread Thank You and a Tip with Like Like.
    Yesterday, I officially summited my first "real" mountain 7 months post-op at 5200 feet on snow pack with sketchy footing. I was...
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    V__ reacted to pellicle's post in the thread Questions on Selecting a Surgeon with Like Like.
    actually I seem to recall saying and seeing others say that quite a bit. It is clearly not enough ... but then all good messages often...
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    V__ reacted to Amy's post in the thread Questions on Selecting a Surgeon with Like Like.
    I had a big shot senior surgeon who was too busy and important to talk to me for even a minute or two about how the surgery had gone...
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    V__ replied to the thread PVL Closure.
    Thanks for posting. I would query the doctors after TEE about the repeat leak, if it's confirmed. Such possibility sounds unusual (to...
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