Monthly Archives: March 2018

Happy Opening Day!

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

Ah, Opening Day! My favorite holiday of the year. There’s nothing like the first game of the season to symbolize hope. Opening Day signals the end of winter and the beginning of spring (no matter how much more it might … Continue reading →

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Taking it All to Heart

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

I mentioned at the end of yesterday’s post that there is a definite emotional component to having heart-surgery. I could write at length about several strong emotions that I have experienced already, but one is fully formed. That I was … Continue reading →

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A Heart-felt Week

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

Well. This has been an interesting week. On Tuesday morning, an incredibly skilled surgeon, Dr. Vinay Badhwar, was snipping at a floppy flap in my heart using a robot, then placing a titanium ring around the problematic valve to keep … Continue reading →

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Play by Play the Old-Fashioned Way

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

I love my high-definition television, especially when it comes to watching baseball games. I like replay and all the different camera angles and I like seeing it all from the comfort of my couch. Despite the visual splendor that modern … Continue reading →

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In the Mood for a Heart Update

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

I am happy to say that I have a surgery date to fix my leaky heart valve. That will occur on March 13th and I am excited at the prospects of having my energy restored. I met the surgeon, Dr. … Continue reading →

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