The Pros And Cons Of Open Heart Surgery

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As some of you know, I will undergo open heart surgery on February 15, 2016. During this surgery, the doctors will try to repair all of my congenital heart defects. This should prevent me from having a heart transplant in the near future, as well as avoid other serious health related issues I have faced in the last few months. The surgery is supposed to start early in the morning, around 8 am, EST, and if things go well I should be out of the operating room by the afternoon. Contrary to the opinions of my previous cardiologist and surgeon, who were very pessimist with regard to my diagnosis and prognosis, the current doctors actually believe I may have a chance. Because of this, and against any odds, I have made the decision to have the

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