The Author approximately 24 hours after surgery. Sorry it has taken so long to post an update. The remote updating function I had come to rely upon was not functioning properly so I could not post while in Hospital as I had planned. Nevertheless, here I am to give you a week’s (plus) worth of […]
All systems…GO!
Just a scant few hours left until I go in for the valve replacement. I went to the hospital for my pre-op tests. I got a rather dry DVD explaining what I can expect from the whole process. To be honest I got pretty much everything from the pamphlet they sent me last week. But […]
V-minus 1 Week and Counting
Only a mere seven days separates me from the beginning of my life as a premier tri-athlete. In preparation I met with the always awesome Dr. Rosenbaum today. Had a last Echo-cardiogram and, unfortunately, a Holter Monitor for tonight. But there is good news. I found out the enormous Coffee/Espresso/Cappuccino maker is here and I’ll […]
The Final Countdown!
Countdown To V-Day: Take THAT Monsieur Fallot! With less than fortnight left until I go under the knife I decided to take a swipe at the man for whom my affliction is named, French physician Monsieur Fallot. But my enmity is not forever as I have other reasons to wrinkle my brow. I believe that […]