Mike’s Story

Site created on February 3, 2021

We thought this would be the best way to keep everyone up to date on Dad's progress through his journey to surgery then recovery.  

Newest Update

Journal entry by Brett Papoccia

Been Awhile!  

Dad is doing great!  Too great to be honest!  We are really trying to get him to focus more on his diet. What he is eating and how much is our focus.  Living in Sterling with all of the delicious options is a challenge for him and all of us as well!  It is difficult for him right now, due to his inactivity, and being home a lot makes it challenging.  Getting out for his physical therapy has been a huge help.  His Dr.'s visits have been going great, his blood work is better every time he goes back.  His heart is showing signs of strength improvement and they want to see how far they can take that with the help of medication.  The Dr.'s are leaning away from bypass surgery at this point and will look at more minor modifications/surgeries once they feel his heart is as strong as they can get it with the meds.  We want him to slowly become more and more active, but he needs to be safe.  He really can't wait until he is able to get back out on the golf course and we want that for him as well.  We have a family vacation planned for June and he wants to be able to get around safely when that time comes.  It is looking good at this point!  We hope that things continue to trend in the current direction and with everyone's help and prayers, we think he can get there!

Thanks again!

Brett and Family
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