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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: July 19, 2024

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David Carney got a guestbook from Tammy Gonzalez
1 year ago (February 27, 2025)
Monthly check-in. I hope you are doing well. When you feel up to it, give us an update. Thoughts and prayers are with you David.
🥰 Tammy Gonzalez reacted to this
Hi Tammy, doing very well considering the extent and complexity of the surgery. Dr. Gerdisch did a miraculous job on this ol' broken heart and virtually rebuild it. The nursing staff was the best I have ever experienced. Post surgery pain was quite minimal, I had more issues with hiccups... Read more.
Funny you mentioned hiccups. I've been sneezing a lot with everything in bloom here in FL. I'm sure it will be a wakeup call post surgery. So glad you're doing well!
Take care Tammy, hope the operation goes very smoothly under the magical hands of Dr. Gerdisch, the staff at St. Francis will take great care of you and you'll be on the mend sooner than you anticipate.
Hi Tammy, I hope you're hanging in there and getting mentally/emotionally ready for the big day. I surprised myself going in, a strange sense of calm set it knowing I had done extensive research and all I could do on my end of things. I just let go and figured... Read more.
David Carney got a guestbook from Tammy Gonzalez
1 year ago (February 13, 2025)
Hi David, Just checking in on you. It's only been a little over 2 weeks today. I hope your recovery is going well. ((hugs))
Hi Tammy, so far so good, they did am amazing job on this old ticker at St. Francis. Dr. Gerdisch and his team went all out and are first class. You of course feel weak and wobbly but it slowly gets better. Thanks for checking in
So glad to here day by day is getting better. Did you fly home?
Hi Tammy, my roommie drove me back to Maryland, a 9 hour drive. We had a one-day window of opportunity due to a slew of nasty winter storms rolling in.
Just glad you got back before the weather turned. I'm opting to fly back to FL. It could be interesting. Please keep us posted on how you're doing!
David Carney got a guestbook from Corey Potter
1 year ago (January 29, 2025)
Best Wishes to you for your surgery and recovery!
😂 Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this
Thanks Corey, somehow, someway I got through this rather miraculous and life chenging surgery. Thanks to Dr. Gerdisch and his amazing staff I'm here to write you back. Thanks for the kind words and wishes!

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