Today has been a busy, busy day. With my mom's and Lauren's help I've walked miles! The nurses on the floor keep asking me if I'm training for a marathon. Anyway, thought I'd upload some quick photos for you to see.

Dr. Lamelas told me today that he took some photos of the operation and also a film, which I'll get later. As soon as I have them I'll post them.

I feel absolutely fine! I have virtually no pain. The biggest pain is a drainage tube I still have in my chest. It's coming out tomorrow.


5:00 AM with my mom, Lauren and my sister in the waiting room.


Getting dressed for surgery. High, high fashion.


After surgery. I was actually sticking my tongue out at Lauren, my mom and my sister,
which I could see.


Another one in the recovery room.


In my room with Michelle, one of my very, very competent nurses. This is the day after surgery.


This is the incision! This is why I had Dr. Lamelas do the surgery. The guy is just amazing!!!!!
Can you imagine? He took out my aortic valve, from the middle of my heart through that tiny hole.


This is a at 7:00 PM today, two days after the surgery. Look at me! I'm dancing!!!!

Wow!

By the way. I would not be in this condition had it not been for Dr. Lamelas; but, most importantly, because of your prayers and well-wishes. You cannot how important and the tremendous amount of strength I derived from you, my family and friends. Thank you, very much.

OK. Gotta go walk some more so that I can go home by Monday.