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2826 days ago

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On this Friday rainy day, thankful that the recovery is ahead of schedule , going down to the marina on tgevpotomac for a long walk . Looking forward to the ...Read more

On this Friday rainy day, thankful that the recovery is ahead of schedule , going down to the marina on tgevpotomac for a long walk . Looking forward to the warm weekend ahead.

Gina Hume Thanks for the words of encouragement! Monday will be here before I know it. Total confidence in Dr. ... Read more

Gina Hume Thanks for the words of encouragement! Monday will be here before I know it. Total confidence in Dr. Speir and his team @FFX Hospital. Glad you are doing well.

Arif Buttposted a journal

2827 days ago

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Went on two walks outside by myself, totaling 3 miles . More energy noted, drive to my blood work appointment yesterday, drove alone fir first time. Tomorrow, ...Read more

Went on two walks outside by myself, totaling 3 miles . More energy noted, drive to my blood work appointment yesterday, drove alone fir first time. Tomorrow, walking down by the Potomac river at River Creek. Hope to drive my 6 speed on Monday !

Barbara Wood Sounds like you are doing great- how good it must feel to drive again!

Arif Buttposted a journal

2830 days ago

Our corgis sense is not well, they hang around my feet all day!

Arif Buttposted a journal

2830 days ago

Hopefully the cardiologist will give me a great green light tomorrow. Nephrologist on 3/27 , thoracic Surgeon 4/4, and I know I will be vmclise to 100%. Everyone ...Read more

Hopefully the cardiologist will give me a great green light tomorrow. Nephrologist on 3/27 , thoracic Surgeon 4/4, and I know I will be vmclise to 100%. Everyone waiting for this type of surgery, you guys will be fine. Have a positive outlook. I feel so much better.

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2832 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Jane Welp reacted to this

Getting every day. PVC's are at 10-15 per min , irregular heart rhythm still comes and goes. Blood pressure is great at 112/72, heart rate at 70. On treadmill ...Read more

Getting every day. PVC's are at 10-15 per min , irregular heart rhythm still comes and goes. Blood pressure is great at 112/72, heart rate at 70. On treadmill for 3 30 minutes sessions, at 3.0 mph. Been out for early dinners. Have to sit in back seat for another 2 weeks. To think that 2/9 I was going through a tough surgery. Looking forward to the next week.

Barbara Wood Sounds like you are doing very well! I'm not looking forward to having to sit in the back seat. I thi ... Read more

Barbara Wood Sounds like you are doing very well! I'm not looking forward to having to sit in the back seat. I think the airbags can be temporarily disabled...going to check into that.

Arif Butt That's a good idea Barbara , I'm enjoying getting chauffeured by my wife for a few more weeks. See my ... Read more

Arif Butt That's a good idea Barbara , I'm enjoying getting chauffeured by my wife for a few more weeks. See my cardiologist tomorrow, return the Heart halter back to the lab. Blood pressure is getting better 106/66, heart rate 66 .

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