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If someone had an ascending aortic aneurysm repaired; do they need to continue taking Toperol XL for the rest of their life? They are currently taking 25mg of Toperol XL at night.This person had…Continue
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If someone had an ascending aortic aneurysm repaired; do they need to continue taking Toperol XL for the rest of their life? They are currently taking 25mg of Toperol XL at night.This person had "valve-sparing" surgery, and essentially had the aneurysm cut out and replaced with a dacron tube. Successful surgery, all is good, same valve, healthy and active before, healthy and active now. No other meds being taken.Cardiologist says he's on it to "keep pressure off the aorta" and prevent…See More
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Kimberlee Jones commented on Benjamin J. Carey's blog post 'Benjamin J. Carey "Barefoot in November"'
Hi Benjamin, what a wonderful story. I can't believe you ran a marathon just a year later! How amazing! I will look up your book, it is most certainly something I would love to read.
*hugs* to you and your wonderful…
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Your very welcome here Benjamin,
and your site is gr8 as well... if you have not visited it (members!) go take a look... its at http://www.heartosaurus.com/ ;
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Benjamin J. Carey "Barefoot in November"
Hi All,My name is Benjamin J. CareyIn April of 2009 I was diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm, the same condition that killed the actor John Ritter. I was 37 years old and otherwise in perfect health. I was lean, athletic, and in better shape than most people half my age. I never would have thought in a million years that I would soon be laying on an operating table, cut open like a rack of lamb with a stranger holding pieces…See More
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Benjamin J. Carey commented on Graeme's blog post 'My Story..22 April 2003 - No - it was NOT just bad indigestion...!!'
You told that story very well Graeme. I really enjoyed reading it, and I enjoyed your writing style. I identified with so many feelings and remember so many of the same circumstances in my own story. The main difference in my own ordeal is that they…
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Welcome Benjamin! Glad to have you with us.
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ps probably pay you to post the story you have on your membership application as a small blog entry so all members can read it...
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Hi Benjamin and welcome to the AD Group! I can see you exhibit all the normal symptoms we all have.. coupled with a good dose of irreverance and humour - and a burning desire to try and educate both the medical profession…
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Happy Holidays to all my Heart Friends. I wish you and your families a meaningful one. My prayers are with those of you facing adversity.
Happy Holidays to all my Heart Friends. I wish you and your families a meaningful one. My prayers are with those of you facing adversity.
Posted on December 22, 2011 at 3:00am
Benjamin J. Carey "Barefoot in November"
Hi All,
My name is Benjamin J. Carey
In April of 2009 I was diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm, the same condition that killed the actor John Ritter. I was 37 years old and otherwise in perfect health. I was lean, athletic, and in better shape than most people half my age. I never would have thought in a million years that I would soon be laying on an operating table, cut open like a rack of lamb with a…
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- At 9:41pm on April 26, 2011,
Kimberlee Jones said…
- Welcome Benjamin! Glad to have you with us.
- At 7:41pm on April 26, 2011,
Graeme said…
ps probably pay you to post the story you have on your membership application as a small blog entry so all members can read it...
cheers
Graeme
- At 7:40pm on April 26, 2011,
Graeme said…
Hi Benjamin and welcome to the AD Group! I can see you exhibit all the normal symptoms we all have.. coupled with a good dose of irreverance and humour - and a burning desire to try and educate both the medical profession and the public about this horrific disease that is ever so diagnosable when people do what they are supposed to do.. hint hint// anyway enjoy the group and remember we are all here to help one another... I look forward to seeing your posts soon..
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