I am truly blessed! On December 10th, I walked up Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Exactly 1 year before, I had open heart surgery (Below is the rest ...Read more
I am truly blessed! On December 10th, I walked up Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Exactly 1 year before, I had open heart surgery (Below is the rest of my post).
Bob M I am truly blessed! On December 10th, I walked up Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Exactly 1 ... Read more
Bob M I am truly blessed! On December 10th, I walked up Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Exactly 1 year before, I had open heart surgery for replacement of my aortic valve with a bovine valve. Today, my heart is stronger than before my surgery because of my Guardian Angel (my wife Kris), doctors, nurses, therapists, Adam Pick and our outstanding Community, and I am very appreciative. For those who are waiting for their surgeries, I pray that their surgeries will be textbook. For those who are recovering, I pray that your recoveries will be uneventful. For all heart sisters and brothers who are on the other side, God Bless and Rise Up!
Sophia Ridley Fabulous! I'm looking forward to my anniversary already !
Cheryl Shute Walter Congratations, Bob! Life is good! I can't wait for my one year anniversary (well, yes I can because I ... Read more
Cheryl Shute Walter Congratations, Bob! Life is good! I can't wait for my one year anniversary (well, yes I can because I have 11 months to go). But 4 weeks post surgery and I'm already feeling great. I just want another month to go by so that I can drive again!
Elaine Foster Congratulations Bob! So happy for you. Great way to celebrate. Wishing you continued good health a ... Read more
Elaine Foster Congratulations Bob! So happy for you. Great way to celebrate. Wishing you continued good health and God's blessings!
Bob M Sophia, Cheryl and dear Elaine, thank you so much. I'm happy for Cheryl ... 4 weeks ops and feeling g ... Read more
Bob M Sophia, Cheryl and dear Elaine, thank you so much. I'm happy for Cheryl ... 4 weeks ops and feeling great! God bless and rise up!
Cardiac Rehab with my wife, my guardian angel, Kris, and Olaf, our little Maltese.
Tammy Pilcher Great photo Bob, Kris, and Olaf! God bless! :-)
Bob M Thank you! God bless to you too, heart sister Tammy!
Linda Hillman Glad to see you to are doing good. A bike built for 2 sounds like fun Olaf is cute to and I like the ... Read more
Linda Hillman Glad to see you to are doing good. A bike built for 2 sounds like fun Olaf is cute to and I like the little umbrella to keep him out of the sun. Another heart sister Linda along with Elsie
Greg Milis Nice photo rob. What does includes in Rehab program? Because here in Greece no one knows what it is a ... Read more
Greg Milis Nice photo rob. What does includes in Rehab program? Because here in Greece no one knows what it is and I want to start this before go back at work.
Bob and Kris during the Autism Walk at St. James Farm
Kathryn Waymire And I am certain I will walk the 500 mile Camino de Santiago. If you do this keep me updated. I read ... Read more
Kathryn Waymire And I am certain I will walk the 500 mile Camino de Santiago. If you do this keep me updated. I read a book years ago by Shirley McLaine sp? She did a walk and I don't know if it was this one or not. God Bless !
Bob M Kathryn, you are correct. Shirley MacLaine authored a book entitled, The Camino: A Pilgrimage Of Cour ... Read more
Bob M Kathryn, you are correct. Shirley MacLaine authored a book entitled, The Camino: A Pilgrimage Of Courage. That's the same Camino de Santiago.
Day 2 after heart surgery. I was moved out of ICU and into a normal room. Still had tubes and wires coming out of my chest, but I walked 4 times in the hallway ...Read more
Day 2 after heart surgery. I was moved out of ICU and into a normal room. Still had tubes and wires coming out of my chest, but I walked 4 times in the hallway with the assistant from a walker.
Day 4 after heart surgery. Wires removed from my chest and checking out from the hospital. It was an amazing journey. I am truly blessed. I pray for thanksgiving ...Read more
Day 4 after heart surgery. Wires removed from my chest and checking out from the hospital. It was an amazing journey. I am truly blessed. I pray for thanksgiving for all blessings that God has been bestowed upon me and my family. GOD BLESS AND RISE UP!
Adam Pick Welcome to the Smiling Scar Selfie team Bob!!! Awesome picture! Thanks for sharing!
Bob M Adam, thank you so much for building this community! I love it! It really helped me on the pre/post u ... Read more
Bob M Adam, thank you so much for building this community! I love it! It really helped me on the pre/post understanding/education. God bless and rise up!
You look great. You have been through a lot, glad to see you are doing well.
Bob M Christine, thank you. I love our community. It has been a wonderful journey for me
Bob M THANKSGIVING part 2! Here is a photo of the giant, heart-shaped pretzel (cheese top version) from Gna ... Read more
Bob M THANKSGIVING part 2! Here is a photo of the giant, heart-shaped pretzel (cheese top version) from Gnarly Knots which is just about across the street from my heart hospital, Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital. God Bless and Rise Up!
Tammy Pilcher Great idea, Bob! Looks delicious, too!
Ruth Valenzuela That really is a good idea and now I'm hungry. lol
Bob M THANKSGIVING! I returned to my Hospital, Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital. Above is t ... Read more
Bob M THANKSGIVING! I returned to my Hospital, Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital. Above is the flyer that was attached to a giant, heart-shaped pretzel from Gnarly Knots that I delivered to my heart surgeon's (Dr. James) office, my cardiologist's (Dr. Mushtaq) office, my surgery prep area, Cardiac ICU and the nurses station for my patient room. I really enjoyed delivering at least some gratitude for my doctors, nurses and caregivers. God bless and rise up!
Old photo from day 1 after surgery in ICU (only day in ICU) with with my angel guardian wife Kris and Sherlock the therapy dog. Yes, in ICU. And yes, he's sleeping ...Read more
Old photo from day 1 after surgery in ICU (only day in ICU) with with my angel guardian wife Kris and Sherlock the therapy dog. Yes, in ICU. And yes, he's sleeping on my lap.
Bob M Actually, Sherlock the therapy dog is not my dog; Sherlock was provided from my hospital.
Kathy Letsos I hope I get a visit from a therapy dog!
Bob M Same city, different hospital. Loyola is a great hospital. I pray that your surgery and recovery will ... Read more
Bob M Same city, different hospital. Loyola is a great hospital. I pray that your surgery and recovery will be uneventful. Friday will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!
Ruth Reshad I would SOOOO like a visit from a therapy dog. I would like to disguise my actual dog but he would ne ... Read more
Ruth Reshad I would SOOOO like a visit from a therapy dog. I would like to disguise my actual dog but he would never pass the calm requirement.