My One Year Surgical Anniversary

[skeptic49]

"A heart will never be practical until it can be made unbreakable." - L. Frank Baum

One year ago today, February 16, 2015, I embarked upon the most profound adventure of my life, as I put myself in the hands of a young heart surgeon at Temple University. He had told me that my heart condition would kill me if not treated. I trusted him to use his great talent and training to help me and he did not let me down. A year later I feel fully recovered and I'm enjoying my new lease on life.

It was a difficult recovery at times. Only the love and support of a wonderful spouse, many good friends, and our beautiful pets got me through it. To them I offer my undying gratitude.

To those facing open heart surgery in the future, know that all will be well with the support of loved ones and the passage of time.

Jim

 

[honeybunny]

Congratulations on your anniversary and thanks for the words of encouragement.

 

[cldlhd]

Congrats Jim! Just had mine last week, glad you're feeling great also. It is a new lease, I try to remind myself of that if I start to forget how I felt when I got my diagnosis.

 

[almost_hectic]

Bravo! I just had my six month and I keep thinking wow, I feel really great! I must have fooled myself into thinking I felt fine before surgery... Looking forward to getting to my one year and hopefully feeling even better with continued recovery and greater strength from exercise. What we do and the trust we put in another individuals hands is really an amazing thing. Very happy for you!

 

[dornole]

So happy for you for new lease on life. Make the most of it.

 

[Duffey]

Congrats on the first of many, Jim.

 

[dreamwarrior13]

Congratulations on hitting the one year mark! And thank you for sharing such a lovely, uplifting post. (What a great quote, eh?)