My Open Heart Surgery and The Day of My Aneurysm-Are you a walking time bomb?

Imagine your mind in a whirlwind of 'What ifs?' Seconds tick by, apprehension takes hold. a feeling of worry, uneasiness, and fear saps your inner self. You enter the realms of a coronary angiogram that discovers the necessity for an aortic valve replacement and a coronary artery triple by-pass graft - you ask, "Why me?" Faced with information overload, vital decisions are made before surgery. You meet a group of dedicated surgeons and caring charismatic nurses that have your welfare at heart who energize you through your recovery. You respond to the Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise program that rebuilds your physical wellness and confidence to be able to live a new lifestyle; you meet a wonderful group of Cardiac Nurses, physiotherapists and volunteers who provide the motivational link for your well-being. My Open Heart Surgery is an informative and light-hearted recount of my story. Life is Precious - join with me as I conquered my second health journey in The Day of My Aneurysm - Are you a walking time bomb?

Author: Loreto Lawrence N. Cortez
Publisher: Loury N.Cortez
Published: 07/15/2016
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780646953960

About the Author
Born Loreto Lawrence Noble Cortez in 1937. Loury's mother was Australian and his father came from the Philippines. He attended High School in Manila and returned to Melbourne in 1954 to become an Aircraft Mechanic. He went to Papua New Guinea in the sixties and stayed for 25 years. Loury was a Primary school teacher, a shipping manager, OIC Physical Training Wing where he taught self-defence (Philippine Stick Fighting - Arnis) and weapons training at the Bomana Police College; He became Chief of Security with the PNG National Parliament and was employed with the Department of the Prime Minister as Assistant Secretary Building and Security Services; Sportswise he was Secretary General of the PNG Sports Federation that encompassed the Olympic, Commonwealth and South Pacific Games Committees); he was the National Basketball Coach and a member of the PNG National Sports Council. He coached Senior and Junior level basketball in Melbourne and Cairns Queensland. Loury lives with his wife Nela and their son Darren in Cairns, Queensland Australia.

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