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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Bob Guzzo posted an update
7 years ago (January 1, 2019)
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I AM THANKFUL TO BE HOME 4 DAYS AFTER SURGERY! I returned home yesterday which was four days after my AVR Surgery, last Thursday the 27th. I am still amazed at the fast transition from date of surgery to date of leaving the hospital! I... Read more.
Way to go Robert! Another accomplishment! You are in the right mindset. Keep grinding one day at a time and be patient. Get your walks in and keep increasing a minute every day. Happy New Year!!
Great news!!! You'll be amazed at the progress you'll make each week! Walk. Walk. Walk. Rest as needed. You'll be feeling like a rock star in no time! ❤
Great news Bob! Take it one step at a time, one moment at a time, one day at a time. No rush. After all, you've got the rest of your life with your new heart to look forward to! Peace and blessings to you my fellow Heart Warrior.
Welcome home and what a Great way for you to start the New Year.
Way to go, Bob! Happy New Year! Extend your life 29” at a time. (Each footstep! LOL).
And Bob, this is Cheryl for David. Besides the walk, walk, walk, make sure you breathe, breathe, breathe. Even if you feel like you are OK and don't need it continue your spirometer breathing every hour on the hour that you are awake. You gotta breathe anyway, might as well... Read more.
Bob Guzzo posted a photo
7 years ago (January 1, 2019)
First night at home & Thankful!
You look great Bob! Congrats on being home. Keep grinding one day at a time and be patient.
Great pic Bob! If it wasn't for your incision I wouldn't be able to tell that you had open heart surgery. To God be the glory!
Looking great! I love the gleam I the eye of HW’s on the recovery side! 💪
You do look awesome with great color and a happy smile!
Hey Bob Hope thigs are going well with your recovery .
Bob Guzzo posted a photo
7 years ago (December 29, 2018)
Day 2. The incision into the sternum was not as long as I had expected.
Looking great Bob! Looks like you had a mini which will make recovery easier!
I pray you have a speedy recovery. My incision is similar in size. I'm about 12 weeks out. Feeling like myself again.
Looking Good Bob im sure you will be on your way home soon, best of luck with the recovery that looks like it will heal in no time

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