Appreciate your post today . As one who’s “in the waiting room” for mitral valve surgery, it’s encouraging to hear how active you are (wow!) and how ...Read more
Appreciate your post today . As one who’s “in the waiting room” for mitral valve surgery, it’s encouraging to hear how active you are (wow!) and how well you feel. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for the post. It’’s great to see your healthy and and continued running, long may it continue. I too was an asymptomatic avid athlete ...Read more
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for the post. It’’s great to see your healthy and and continued running, long may it continue. I too was an asymptomatic avid athlete prior to sudden shortness of breath prior to Diagnosis and went through the same emotions as you. My rehab was similar to yours albeit after having my chest cracked vs noninvasive, I went all out through rehab and was a regular runner until I started to get just too many calf injuries, probably a result of always pushing a little too much and predisposed from the effects of a bad calf tear while skiing (boot split back of my calf in a wipeout racing Giant Slalom!). I stopped running when I hit 63 and turned to golf but pleased to say I’m still fit and healthy.
Stay fit and keep running as long as you can
Stay safe
Paul
Bob McRae Hi Tracy,
Its so great to see you are achieving and succeeding with your wonderful physical
endeavor ... Read more
Bob McRae Hi Tracy,
Its so great to see you are achieving and succeeding with your wonderful physical
endeavors. You are a very inspirational person. I'm on the runway for AVR surgery next week and like you, I've been totally asymptomatic and working out hard 6 days a week( 3 intense indoor cycling classes / per week and 3 days a week of playing 2 hours of pickleball) I have been viewing this surgery as NOT that I will feel better and be able to do more physically but this heart surgery will extend my life. You are inspiring me to push myself even harder physically and try new challenges ! Keep up your tremendous physical efforts and stay Heart Strong !! Bob
Loneliness, depression, other health issues, being alone, cardiac issues go hand and hand and feed off eachother.
I don't even have a person to drive me ...Read more
Loneliness, depression, other health issues, being alone, cardiac issues go hand and hand and feed off eachother.
I don't even have a person to drive me home post op
I have lived alone since 2000
In three years I will need open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve
I've never had a wife, kids, partner or even live with anyone other than the family I grew up with
My family is all dead except brother
Depression and being lonely cause inflammation and damage the heart.
I'll ask again: Anyone here lonely ? Alone ? Live alone ? Unable to count on a single person to assist in regards to operations or health ?
Anyone else here going into or in old age alone ?
Hi Tracy I thought I would let you know that the wonderful Marc Sakwa, M.D. repaired my mitral valve with a minimally invasive procedure and everything turned ...Read more
Hi Tracy I thought I would let you know that the wonderful Marc Sakwa, M.D. repaired my mitral valve with a minimally invasive procedure and everything turned out so well. I feel fortunate he moved to Orange County California last year and my cardiologist hooked me up with him. Two weeks after my surgery I was released from his care. I will be forever grateful of his skill and knowledge.
I am interested in your journey I am having a heck of a time running it is so frustrating as I used to do Ultra marathons
Adam Pick Joel, Tracy is a great person to get feedback from here. I hope she can help you out. Very impress ... Read more
Adam Pick Joel, Tracy is a great person to get feedback from here. I hope she can help you out. Very impressive that you are an Ultra marathoner. That is an extraordinary accomplishment. Looking forward to hearing about your crossing the line of an Ultra in the future!
Tracy Fallu So kind of you Adam.
Joel- It is a process, for me a long process. I had to throw pace out the window ... Read more
Tracy Fallu So kind of you Adam.
Joel- It is a process, for me a long process. I had to throw pace out the window and focus more on the fact that I can still run. It has not always been an easy running journey, but sure worth the blood, sweat, tears and MUCH slower pace. I’ve been sidelined with a stress fracture, 3 days short of running a 50k virtually. I’m sharing this so that you know to set your Target and allow your body to get there on its own terms for your Ultra running.
It gives me much hope to learn about how well you are doing after an ovarian diagnosis and then years later heart surgery. My health journeys are very much ...Read more
It gives me much hope to learn about how well you are doing after an ovarian diagnosis and then years later heart surgery. My health journeys are very much like yours. In 2009 I had surgery then chemo due to ovarian cancer. I also had no symptoms. I'm now 10 yrs cancer free. Then in July 2018 I had a complex mitral valve repair at the Cleveland Clinic. So far I feel great and fully appreciate each day. Thanks for sharing your story. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Tracy Fallu Hi Linda-
No 2 paths are the same; however, wow, how similar our journey is. I’m happy to hear you ... Read more
Tracy Fallu Hi Linda-
No 2 paths are the same; however, wow, how similar our journey is. I’m happy to hear you are doing great. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Be Well!
HiTracy! Congrats you been 2yrs after your surgery, we both same mitral valve replacement this coming Jan.11,2020 i've been 12yrs in God's help,,Godbless for ...Read more
HiTracy! Congrats you been 2yrs after your surgery, we both same mitral valve replacement this coming Jan.11,2020 i've been 12yrs in God's help,,Godbless for both of us, regards🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations, Tracy! You are truly an inspiration! You look great and are so encouraging. I am 2 months post the same surgery and a little frustrated that ...Read more
Congratulations, Tracy! You are truly an inspiration! You look great and are so encouraging. I am 2 months post the same surgery and a little frustrated that I’m still tired and have incision soreness. I walked 2 miles today and now I’m worn out. You are living proof that it does get better!