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Dec 14, 2022Liked by Jeff Stein

Thank you for sharing your story, Jeff. Lives will be saved.

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Dec 14, 2022Liked by Jeff Stein

It's a good public health message and I'm glad you're not going to die suddenly from a ruptured aorta! And I applaud the attention grabbing headline - though it would be more accurate to say "Smoking put my life at risk and medical screening plus surgery saved it" :)

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"Miles to go, things to do, people to see and not many places yet to go to." This might tempt some. But I will just wait and see.

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Dec 19, 2022Liked by Jeff Stein

Thanks for your story.especially at this time smoking is so popular

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Dec 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Stein

Jeff, great message. Like you, we discovered an aneurysm incidental to another issue. (an ultrasound is sufficient for screening). I have described the same feeling, like have a grenade ready to go off in your chest. I also had a successful repair, and yes it is one heckuva surgery. Good luck going forward!

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Bravery! Everyday!

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