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1377 days ago

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Happy Valentine's Day! Many years later, my heart pillows are still in use!

Kathleen F.posted a photo

2988 days ago

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After having the Ross procedure last year, (replacing my aortic valve with my own pulmonary valve and getting a donor pulmonary valve) I was able to finish ...Read more

After having the Ross procedure last year, (replacing my aortic valve with my own pulmonary valve and getting a donor pulmonary valve) I was able to finish the Vermont City marathon this May. Feeling blessed despite the challenges.

Cheryl Batzing Kathleen, wow, you go heart sister! So thankful for your healed heart and great run!

Kathleen F. Thanks Cheryl! How are you doing these days? I'm still not back where I was (and I developed Achilles ... Read more

Kathleen F. Thanks Cheryl! How are you doing these days? I'm still not back where I was (and I developed Achilles tendonitis along the way), but I'm thankful the surgery is behind me.

Jessica Urton Inspiring! I too just had the Ross 2 weeks ago!

Kathleen F. Jessica, that's awesome. I hope your Ross procedure works out as well as mine has so far. And I bet ... Read more

Kathleen F. Jessica, that's awesome. I hope your Ross procedure works out as well as mine has so far. And I bet you're not limited on future tattoos! I just caught up on your story - sounds like you handled your situation with grace and toughness. Good for you! Recovery required a lot of patience (but what choice do we have?) - I hope you're feeling better each day!

Ellen Leng Love the pic!
I have surgery in 10 days and am looking forward to more triathlons. You are inspiring! ... Read more

Ellen Leng Love the pic!
I have surgery in 10 days and am looking forward to more triathlons. You are inspiring!
Elllen

Cheryl Batzing Kathleen, sorry to hear about your Achilles tendonitis and not fully back. BUT, with you on thankful ... Read more

Cheryl Batzing Kathleen, sorry to hear about your Achilles tendonitis and not fully back. BUT, with you on thankful the surgery is behind us! One day we need to sit down and just have a great heart sister chat! Blessings friend!

Kathleen F.posted a photo

3265 days ago

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I'm in the middle, with my hard-earned half marathon medal - my third this fall, almost a year since my Ross Procedure. Happy to be back!

Kathleen F. This race was special because the course went by Mount Sinai Hospital where, last December, my window ... Read more

Kathleen F. This race was special because the course went by Mount Sinai Hospital where, last December, my windows on 7 West overlooked Central Park, and I hoped someday I'd be able to do this again. My half marathon pace today was faster than my 10K pace 6 months ago. Progress hasn't been totally linear - I've had some weeks of really slow, bad runs. But it's still much better on this side! Wishing you all faith, comfort and joy this holiday season.

Sophia Ridley Congratulation Kathleen. As a new valve patient, I'm loving all the inspirational posts. Well done on ... Read more

Sophia Ridley Congratulation Kathleen. As a new valve patient, I'm loving all the inspirational posts. Well done on your time too.

Kathleen F. Thanks Sophia. Hang in there, it does get easier!

Rhonda Rawles Good for you Kathleen! Hard to believe it's been almost a year right? My anniversary is quickly app ... Read more

Rhonda Rawles Good for you Kathleen! Hard to believe it's been almost a year right? My anniversary is quickly approaching too, trying to decide how to celebrate!

Neil Collins Awesome! Great work!

Kathleen F. Thanks Neil! Rhonda, this year has been surreal. But a gift - I feel so lucky. I'm so glad you're d ... Read more

Kathleen F. Thanks Neil! Rhonda, this year has been surreal. But a gift - I feel so lucky. I'm so glad you're doing so well now too, after all of the challenges you had during surgery. I was so thankful to see your recovery! And I'm also wondering what to do on Dec. 29. I think I need to take a day off from work and celebrate life, somehow. Ideas?

Tim Goff great job Kathleen

Sophia Ridley Thankyou Kathleen, good to hear that too! I'm in the 3-4wk stage when feels like you go no where. Nur ... Read more

Sophia Ridley Thankyou Kathleen, good to hear that too! I'm in the 3-4wk stage when feels like you go no where. Nurse told me that's when the real healing starts and so iron levels are depleted.

Christine Pittelli Congrats! Great job.

Wanda Mroz Awesome! Great job.

Kathleen F.

3384 days ago

One year to the day of my severe aortic stenosis diagnosis; 7 months post-Ross Procedure.

Kathleen F.posted a photo

3384 days ago

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Triathlon tops come with a half zipper to show off our scars (covered here to avoid the sun).

Tammy Pilcher Wow, Kathleen, you look great! Triathlon post op! You are an inspiration heart sister!

Steve Offenbecher Good for you. You are my inspiration, I am working up to a 5k next month.

Clare Auten Awesome!

Wiliam Height Great job!

Tim Goff Outstanding!

Paul Rose Inspirational, keep up the great recovery 🏃🏻🚲💦👍🏿

Kathleen F.posted a photo

3384 days ago

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Swimming around the buoy with dolphins at the triathlon!

Tammy Pilcher Awesome!

Barry Van Gemert if they were sharks you might have had a P.R.!

Kathleen F. Ha! Two good things - when dolphins are around, you know there are no sharks. And, the first time yo ... Read more

Kathleen F. Ha! Two good things - when dolphins are around, you know there are no sharks. And, the first time you do anything, it will be a P.R.! I think I set the bar pretty low for future triathlon attempts, but it's my current P.R.! It would be great to make this an annual event too. I was out of my comfort zone, in a good way, and really felt alive. It was a great event.