Tag: coarctationoftheaorta
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Thanks for the inspiration cuz
My cousin who lives in the United States sent me a FB messenger a few days ago, which prompted this post today. Let me first say that I am blessed to have such amazing family members scattered throughout North America. This particular cousin of mine, is truly one of my faves! Her and her husband…
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Medical update
As many of you already know, on May 27th, I underwent my sixth open-heart surgery in Halifax. Since birth, I have had a problem with aortic coarctation. This time, I had an aortic aneurysm. One of the things that made my experience different and even more difficult is that I now have children. There is…
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The night before the day of my surgery.
At noon today, when I was just about to leave for Halifax, I experienced the most emotional moment of my life, hugging my kids goodbye. Oufffff! I am crying just thinking about it. I love my kids so much. It is indeed, my sixth open heart surgey but, this one is a bit harder for…
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Ten days before surgery
As I sit here, on this beautiful Saturday afternoon, I reflect on the last 46 ++ years if my life. The wrongs, the rights, the things I’ve learnt along the way. Its funny how, when push comes to shove, you feel the countdown of a life event like this one I’m about to experience and…
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3:50 AM
It is now 3:50 AM and I have not slept yet. I guess nights like these are becoming my new normal. In two weeks from now, on May 22, 2024, I will be on the operating table for an open heart surgery. This will be my sixth open heart surgery. I’ve also had many other…
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