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816 days ago

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TWO YEARS!! Two years out from my surgical aortic valve replacement I am happy to report I am going strong. Back to being very active...hiking, swimming, ...Read more

TWO YEARS!! Two years out from my surgical aortic valve replacement I am happy to report I am going strong. Back to being very active...hiking, swimming, biking, skiing. I've had two more years for all of that, two more years to enjoy my husband, children and grandchildren, two more years to start to really enjoy retirement and begin to work on my bucket list. Just had my (now just annual) followup with my cardiologist and all is well. I feel very blessed and try to enjoy each day to the fullest. If you are still in the early stages of getting through this, take heart. This will be you one day soon!

Mohammed Abdulrahman Congratulation Katheryn for your new active valve.
How old was your age when the valve has been re ... Read more

Mohammed Abdulrahman Congratulation Katheryn for your new active valve.
How old was your age when the valve has been replaced?
What kind of valve you chosen? mechanical or tissue valves?

Timothy Andre Congratulations Katheryn!!

Rose Madura Congratulations

Marie Myers Beautiful view! Congratulations on your successful heart journey!

Ana Brusso Congratulations Katheryne, you said it well. Two years and many more. God bless you

Katheryn Applegate Wow! It has been a while since I've been here! Still going strong, now 3 years out! For Mohammed, ... Read more

Katheryn Applegate Wow! It has been a while since I've been here! Still going strong, now 3 years out! For Mohammed, I was 66 years old when my aortic valve was replaced. I had a bovine tissue valve replacement. 80 mg aspirin is my only heart related "med". Very grateful for the outcome!

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1152 days ago

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I year out and enjoying life! Hiked 4 miles uphill to see this waterfall in the Smoky Mts. Then 4 miles downhill! 7 hour day of beautiful sights and a workout! ...Read more

I year out and enjoying life! Hiked 4 miles uphill to see this waterfall in the Smoky Mts. Then 4 miles downhill! 7 hour day of beautiful sights and a workout! Life is good. So thankful!

Marie Myers Great picture and message!

Rose Madura Beautiful picture. And congratulations on such a long hike! We love the Smokies but have quit hikin ... Read more

Rose Madura Beautiful picture. And congratulations on such a long hike! We love the Smokies but have quit hiking there. Last September, our nephew was attacked and killed by a black bear. Only the second time this has happened in the National park. He was hiking on the Appalachian Trail in the Smokies. So we are still antsy about it. Granted it happened deep in the mountains but we are still afraid to take any chances. Just be careful out there!

Martin Smith Great to read here of your impressive progress, Katheryn. I had my Ross procedure done a few days aft ... Read more

Martin Smith Great to read here of your impressive progress, Katheryn. I had my Ross procedure done a few days after your operation and , like you, hiking has been a big part of my recovery. The Appalachian Trail looks really appealing.

Meredith Bray Yay! I also hiked in the Smokies after surgery. It felt great having to wait for my husband to catch ... Read more

Meredith Bray Yay! I also hiked in the Smokies after surgery. It felt great having to wait for my husband to catch up - so happy for you!

Deena Z Great photo, love the tee shirt too! I am woman, hear me roar!!

Ginny Turner A great recovery, Katheryn! Glad you’re doing so well a year after surgery. Wishing you continued g ... Read more

Ginny Turner A great recovery, Katheryn! Glad you’re doing so well a year after surgery. Wishing you continued good health and many more adventures!

Else Reed Love this!!

Katheryn Applegate Omg Rose Madura,
I am so sorry to hear about your nephew! That is horrifying and would keep me away ... Read more

Katheryn Applegate Omg Rose Madura,
I am so sorry to hear about your nephew! That is horrifying and would keep me away too! They have been limiting backcountry camping due to bear activity. We never saw any but we’re in pretty well traveled areas. I know a bear had to be shot after it attacked someone this year. Scary!

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1303 days ago

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1393 days ago

Shannon Gray, Rose Madura, Adam Pick reacted to this

Goal #3😊

Adam Pick Love this!

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1394 days ago

Rose Madura, Shannon Gray and 3 others reacted to this

Goal#2!

Adam Pick Congrats Katheryn!!! Wonderful to see this!

Marie Myers So much fun!

Lynn Loudermilk Love your puppy!

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1394 days ago

Adam Pick, Rose Madura, Shannon Gray and 2 others reacted to this

Goal#1

Adam Pick Fantastic!!! You just got me really excited to go skiing this weekend!!! What was Goal #3? :)

Katheryn Applegate Goal #3 was holding my grandchildren. Photo to follow!

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1394 days ago

Joseph Heinzmann, Adam Pick, Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

Katheryn Applegate Happy heart valve day! I had a surgical heart valve replacement Sept.21 after being rescheduled from ... Read more

Katheryn Applegate Happy heart valve day! I had a surgical heart valve replacement Sept.21 after being rescheduled from July due to a Covid surge. Unfortunately I had a setback in the form of a post op stroke on Oct. 4. Thanks to great care in the hospital, from my family and cardiac rehab, I have recovered completely and just achieved my rehab goal of getting back to downhill and cross country skiing. Recently I’ve been able to do both these things and have had both Covid vaccines. Hoping for a better 2021!

Adam Pick Wow! Congrats on the complete recovery Katheryn! You've been through a lot to achieve those two goal ... Read more

Adam Pick Wow! Congrats on the complete recovery Katheryn! You've been through a lot to achieve those two goals. I loved seeing your pictures. It reminded me of when I got to surf again after my surgery. Again, Congrats!!! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/03/06/open-heart-surgery-recovery-update-surfs-up/