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337 days ago

Dave Walters posted a note for Luke that says:

Good work Luke, I was active prior to surgery as well working out everyday and chasing 4 kids around. I actually ran a 5k (Girls on the Run) with my daughter ...Read more

Good work Luke, I was active prior to surgery as well working out everyday and chasing 4 kids around. I actually ran a 5k (Girls on the Run) with my daughter at 4 months out and went well. Back to the gym now and pretty much back to normal.

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343 days ago

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Dave Walters posted a note for Luke that says:

How have you been feeling post surgery now ?

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432 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for Luke that says:

Luke feeling 70 to 80 percent recovered at less than the two month mark is remarkable. - congrats! Just shows how much faster one heals, when younger ...Read more

Luke feeling 70 to 80 percent recovered at less than the two month mark is remarkable. - congrats! Just shows how much faster one heals, when younger and in good shape. That said, be deliberate and measured in pushing yourself physically. I found I felt better than I actually was and watched my BP and HR carefully to help gauge how well I was doing when exercising. Not sure if you went to cardiac rehab, but I made great gains in rehab and was glad to be a safe zone when pushing myself physically. -- albeit a lot older than you.

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433 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Luke that says:

Hi Luke ,
Welcome and welcome to recovery

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433 days ago

Juli Gorence Fernandez posted a note for Luke that says:

Hi Luke,

You are so young to have had this diagnosis. I have severe stenosis of the aorta valve.
My valve is bicuspid as well.
Looking to ...Read more

Hi Luke,

You are so young to have had this diagnosis. I have severe stenosis of the aorta valve.
My valve is bicuspid as well.
Looking to have surgery December or January. My question to you is why did you go with the mechanical valve and not the biological tissue?
Are you having to be on blood thinners every day?

Luke Taylor Hi Juli! Yes I am on blood thinners from here on, that is the trade-off with mechanical. As far as th ... Read more

Luke Taylor Hi Juli! Yes I am on blood thinners from here on, that is the trade-off with mechanical. As far as the replacement valve type, that was an easy decision as I just went with what my surgeon recommended. Age (35 at time of pre-op) was a critical factor and hoping to only have one surgery. Good luck in your decision process!!