Hi Ira,
Welcome to our community. I'm so glad you are here with us! My name is Andrea and I am a staff member here at Mended Hearts and also have a child with a congenital heart defect. It sounds like you have been through a lot and you are thriving now! Thank you for being here to share your experiences and to help others.
I look forward to hearing more about your experiences! Welcome!
Andrea
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Andrea Baer
Director of Patient Advocacy
Mended Hearts/Mended Little Hearts
Grapeville PA
7243967820
Director of Patient Advocacy
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2018 10:52
From: Ira Reid
Subject: Inroducution
I everyone. My name is Ira and this is my first post. I had emergency quintuple bypass surgery on February 13, 2018 after what I was told was a mild heart attack, and then spent the next 13 days intubated and sedated after contracting bacterial pneumonia and c diff. When I entered inpatient rehab on March 5, 2018, I was so weak that I couldn't even sign my name to the rehab intake form. After three weeks at inpatient rehab, another six weeks at outpatient rehab and my own workouts at the gym and on a walking program, I am now back to work and rapidly regaining my strength. I feel so blessed to be alive and want to thank all the people who worked so hard to save my life. I feel I can best do that by helping and sharing my experiences with other survivors.
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Ira Reid
Lawyer
Baker & McKenzie LLP
New York NY
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