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I had my valve replacement surgery and repair of an ascending aortic aneurysm. My hospital stay, which lasted 16 days, was no fun at all but I've had no heart issues since then. Yesterday I asked Leonita if she remembered what happened two years ago today. She remembered but preferred to avoid...

I recently went for my PT/INR and Dear Wife had a bloodwork order also. So we both went the same day. When we were asked for our info, the lady at the window said it has been determined your bill is $30. How would you like to pay it? A new medical provider game- Ask patients for 3-20 times...

At least that's what I'm thinking five weeks after I had surgery to correct the later. First let me remind readers of my history. My surgery, valve replacement and repair of a ascending aortic aneuyrsm took place on 8-13-08. It didn't take me long after waking up to notice I had a tingling and...

My carpel tunnel surgery scheduled for last month got postponed. It's now on for 12-14. I'm to stop taking wafarin and begin lovonox injections tomorrow. Two a day F-SU, then none Monday morning but continued again Monday night and to continue through Friday 2 times a day. I was also told to...

I'm 48 and had an anal fissure repaired 5 years ago. When I last saw the doctor who did the surgery, he advised me getting a colonoscopy in the future. The future has arrived. Today I did the prep before having the procedure done at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Then on November 17th I'm having carpal...

She did this over a five year period by re-using saline bags and tubing. A couple of comments before I post the entire Sun-Sentinel article is below. No charges against this nurse? She's been reported to the nursing board! What's wrong with that picture. How did no one at the hospital not...

In addition to having valve replacement and repair of an ascending aortic aneurysm, I had a PE in 2005 and have had cellulitis in my right leg since 2001. On Tuesday morning I woke up feeling seriously unwell. My temperature was over 100 and I had a case of the shakes. My right leg was hurting...

I seem to recall laying flat on some table then the next thing I remember was my wife saying goodbye to me. August 13th 2008 was the day I had AVR and repair of a ascending aortic aneurysm. Thank you spell check, I still can't spell aneurysm. My surgery day was eventful(they had the devil of a...

I had an appointment for a teeth cleaning today. The first since my surgery last August. They asked if I had any medical changes I mentioned my surgery. They told me I needed to take antibiotics before I have a cleaning. I haven't taken antibiotics for anything since leaving the hospital Aug...

They were all good, thank God. She cancelled the appointment in Miami. Our primary said it wasn't necessary. Oh and it was $15 for the ultrasound, not $15.62 like they asked. Ian Fleming in his book Goldfinger had the title character utter these words "Once is Happenstance. Twice is...

Times flies and those first 9 days in the hospital are seeming more distant. I made it, and honestly I didn't think I would. Bill

Our primary doctor said the ultrasound showed a cyst. He's ordering an MRI. Got the appointment already. Next Thursday, 8:15 am at the cough...cough....same testing center. I'll go with Leonita again to ride shotgun. What will it be this time $15.62 or 169.40 like they asked rather than the $15...

Leonita and I will have been married 20 years this May 30th. In the early 1990's she was diagnosed with Hepatitis B antibodies in her system. Back in 2006 her liver enzymes were elevated and she had a bunch of tests done and was seen by a liver specialist. The results were- We'll keep checking...

Why does a hospital send you a notice they are biling your insurance company? Of course they are! or Why does a doctor's practice send you a statement for -15 which means you already paid and owe nothing, then at the same time the statement says this communication is to collect a debt? I'd...

If you're a woman please depart. I had surgery on August 13th 2008. Yesterday was the first time since I was intimate with the wife. The plumbing is still working as it should, but my upper chest is sore now. The pain comes and goes. It wasn't before yesterday morning. Did you have the same...

I called the doctor's office about those pains I'm having. That was 11:45 this morning. Its 4:15 now and I am still waiting for a call. My wife called the office, the nurse for my cardiologist is gone for the day. No return call for 4.5 hours, I probably need a new doctor. Bill

I been getting this stinging sensation in my chest since around noon time. Almost feels like a tiny electric shock. It comes and goes. Never felt anything like it before. Anyone have this?

I had a followup appointment with my primary doctor last week. He doesn't want to see me for another three months. :) While I saw the doctor, I brought up my hand again. It really hasn't changed in a month. The doctor sent me to a neurologist who did nerve tests(like electric to your wrist and...

The Hosp. called me today to talk about it. I called them 3 weeks ago, they certainly took enough time. I looked up cardiac rehab on the internet. This is what they tell me it consists of * Counseling so the patient can understand and manage the disease process * Beginning an exercise...

and one day or four weeks ago tomorrow since I came home from the hospital. I'm doing great. Since I arrived home, I began going for walks, gently increasing their length every day. Last Saturday I walked from my house to the main east-west highway and back. 1.1 miles roundtrip or my old...