The Grand Experiment

Not much was accomplished from the list I had posted on the last blog.  Other things were done, though.  They were put at the top of my list and have been taken care of.  I had to get my checkup and that took the entire day.  I listed and sold our dog kennel  and dog house,on craigslist.  Brooke, Emma and Gabe left for Boston Yesterday.  So I have a few days to decrease my list and feel better about things.

I was disappointed with what I heard at the hospital.  For one thing I am not to play golf or do much strenuous activity for two more months.  Don't they know I like to strain?  J+ (this symbol will mean I think I was funny). Sometimes it's hard to tell.  Then I will have a different surgeon who will set me up for an apical-aortic conduit.  Not sure I have the terminology right but your search engine could guide you. J+  Hey, this is getting pretty funny.  Like they say,"If you go to a surgeon, they will recommend surgery."  I wondered if there was a possibility of reversing calcification in my aortic valve.  The doctors said no.  But good old google said maybe.  I say, It's worth a try.

I found some information about vitamin K2 that was intriging (especially when your valve is closing up). This is also associated with osteoporosis. So, I'm thinking I will change my diet to one of low carbohydrate plant sources.  I'll add the K2 plus the material suggests you may need D3?  If there is no improvement in a year, I will go ahead with the plumbing job.

This is just a first blush plan of attack.  I like the concept of self healing ie. the body's natural tendency toward healing and repair.  So maybe my results will help other people who have a tendency to atherosclerosis. If interested most of my info came from a blog named wholehealthsource.

Let your browser be your guide.

So long from the sidebedroom.