Monday, February 9, 2015
Busy Last Week Before Surgery
Got a good view of the Philadelphia skyline from the Camden, NJ Adventure Aquarium on Sunday. This final week before surgery will be busy. I'm meeting with my surgeon Wednesday followed by pre-admission testing. Having a medical recliner delivered this week. Dan and I will be attending two performances over the weekend, and we will be going out with friends for dinner on Friday evening. In the meantime I have to finish getting organized for my anticipated one week post surgery hospital stay. 
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Dr. Wheatley: Medical Arc de Triomphe (or Why your Aortic arch is unique)
My surgeon, Dr. Grayson Wheatley at Temple University has published another informative essay on the aorta: http://badaorta.com/
Friday, February 6, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Getting To Fighting Weight Pre-Surgery
Photo: no scar...yet!
My current weight: 197.0
From the internet:
Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 185.8 lbs
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 176.7 lbs
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 196.4 lbs
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 207.0 lbs
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 156.0 lbs - 210.8 lbs
Monday, February 2, 2015
Two More Weeks Until Surgery
Many people say that the waiting is the hardest part. I know what they mean. I would really rather have the surgery over with and be starting recovery. It's exhausting just waiting and thinking about it.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Dr. Wheatley: Part 2 On Treating Aorta Coarctation
Another very informative post from my surgeon Dr. Wheatley:
What's a little "kink" amongst friends? (Part 2) http://badaorta.com/
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