Aldo's Admissions

By: Aldo Casilli

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: How do you say "see you later" to your wife without bursting into tears moments before open heart surgery, knowing full well that this may be the last goodbye? How do you maintain positivity while getting hit again and again with bad news? One day before his wife's 43rd birthday, Aldo was diagnosed with colon cancer which required major surgery to rectify. One week later, he incidentally discovered that he also had some very dangerous heart issues. Aldo had a leaking aortic valve which needed replacing and a 6.7 cm ascending aortic aneurysm which needed repairing, via open heart surgery. He was immediately told to cease all strenuous activity, including his work. Aldo's Admissions tells the story of Aldo's experiences and personal thoughts over a ten-month time span while dealing with all the upsetting news he receives and his fight to stay alive. This book is for anybody who wonders how it feels to be told you have serious health issues which suddenly put your existence on this planet under threat. It is also for anybody who is seeking reassurance to continue fighting these issues. Please sit down, put on your seat belts and enjoy the roller coaster ride. This is Aldo's journey.