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1077 days ago

Andrew Dial, Rose Madura, Heather Kelly and 2 others reacted to this

5 year anniversary from Mitral Valve Repair! SO thankful for robotic repair by an expert surgeon and this community that educated me and made ALL the difference! ...Read more

5 year anniversary from Mitral Valve Repair! SO thankful for robotic repair by an expert surgeon and this community that educated me and made ALL the difference!

Adam Pick Love this! Go Kathy! Goooooooooooo!

Susan Lynn Happy 5th Anniversary, Kathy! You're looking fabulous! Wishing you many decades of good health an ... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy 5th Anniversary, Kathy! You're looking fabulous! Wishing you many decades of good health and future celebrations! ❤

Rose Madura Look at you go! Thanks for sharing!

Kathy Blank This heart-valve-surgery community made ALL the difference!❤️

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1802 days ago

Frank Giovanniello , Barbara Wood, Rose Madura and 3 others reacted to this

Thank you to the heart warriors out there that paved the way! I am now 3 years past my robotic MV repair! So thankful for this community! If you are just starting ...Read more

Thank you to the heart warriors out there that paved the way! I am now 3 years past my robotic MV repair! So thankful for this community! If you are just starting this journey you are at the right place to be inspired and educated!

Tracy Fallu Right back at you. ♥️

Barbara Wood Wonderful to hear you're doing well Kathy:)!

Civita Fahey Wonderful to hear from you Kathy.. I'm almost there myself (April). where does the time go?

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2173 days ago

2 years- 2 roses from my fiance!

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2173 days ago

Lisa Ferguson, Susan Lynn, Donghua Cai reacted to this

Next message I got celebrating my 2 year valversary!

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2173 days ago

Lisa Ferguson, Susan Lynn, Donghua Cai reacted to this

First message from my kids celebrating my 2 year anniversary from Mitral Valve Repair❤️!

Lisa Ferguson It's definitely something to celebrate! Congrats!

Marie Myers Congrats! Time does fly...

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2181 days ago

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella, Shannon Gray, Susan Lynn and 7 others reacted to this

Thankful for my heart sisters (and heart brothers) on Go Red for Women Day! Next week will be 2 years out from successful robotic MV Repair! To those new to ...Read more

Thankful for my heart sisters (and heart brothers) on Go Red for Women Day! Next week will be 2 years out from successful robotic MV Repair! To those new to our heart family- we are here for you❤️

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2529 days ago

James Roberts, Mark Wilbur, Clint Bayman and 5 others reacted to this

One year ago my kids were caring for me after Robotic Mitral Valve Repair. Today they were my pacing team for the Austin Half Marathon! We ran it without stopping ...Read more

One year ago my kids were caring for me after Robotic Mitral Valve Repair. Today they were my pacing team for the Austin Half Marathon! We ran it without stopping even when encountering the rolling hills!

Anna Jones Welcome to Austin. So glad you are doing well.

James Roberts That’s awesome. Well done!

Mark Wilbur What a difference a year makes!

Deb Lewis So inspiring and reassuring as I face same surgery next month

Amy Minto Hi from Round Rock! You are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!

Nancy Surprenant Takahashi How amazing!

Lilly Black Kathy, such a great accomplishment! Congratulations....happy you are doing so well 😊👍 your kids ... Read more

Lilly Black Kathy, such a great accomplishment! Congratulations....happy you are doing so well 😊👍 your kids must be thrilled for you!

Barbara Wood Good work Kathy :)!!

Jim Stutler Way to go Kathy!

Elaine Phares What an inspiration! Also great kids....!

Bonnie Stone-Hope WOW, that is great!

Kathy Blank Thank you everyone!!!!

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2541 days ago

Melissa A, Shannon Gray, Don L and 8 others reacted to this

Thank you Adam Pick for helping me connect with my heart family. Cheryl Batzing was my go to support sister and we are both supporting Don L as he prepares ...Read more

Thank you Adam Pick for helping me connect with my heart family. Cheryl Batzing was my go to support sister and we are both supporting Don L as he prepares for robotic MV Repair with my surgeon Dr Robert Smith at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano.

Phyllis Petersen I, too, found meeting others who are on this journey helped me tremendously. All the best to all of y ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I, too, found meeting others who are on this journey helped me tremendously. All the best to all of you!

Kathy Blank Thanks Phyllis! We are one big heart family now!

Phyllis Petersen Absolutely!

Gina Fiorentino This is so inspiring!

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2580 days ago

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2684 days ago

Barbara Wood, Sandy Laine, Steve Farthing and 19 others reacted to this

Made it to the summit! 14,148 ft- Mount Democrat! 7 mos post mitral valve repair!

Barbara Wood Way to go Kathy!! Great photo & very inspirational!!

Jim Stutler Nice Job Kathy! No better feeling than that. (And you have the correct gear on!) Did you get any of t ... Read more

Jim Stutler Nice Job Kathy! No better feeling than that. (And you have the correct gear on!) Did you get any of the neighbor peaks?

Phyllis Petersen Wow, fantastic! You go girl!

Adam Pick Beyond inspirational Kathy. You are amazing! I am soooooooo glad that Dr. Smith and THHBP was able fi ... Read more

Adam Pick Beyond inspirational Kathy. You are amazing! I am soooooooo glad that Dr. Smith and THHBP was able fix your mitral valve!

Steve Farthing Impressive!

Rose Madura Great!

Tina Williams Wow!!!!!!!!

Cathy Zuber Wow!!!!

Kenneth Hart A great accomplishment - especially since the altitude can be very challenging even without heart iss ... Read more

Kenneth Hart A great accomplishment - especially since the altitude can be very challenging even without heart issues!

Matthew Russo Wonderful achievement Kathy!

Civita Fahey YAY!

Barry Kanick Congratulations Kathy Blank,,,,,,,,,,I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary on July 5th for an aorti ... Read more

Barry Kanick Congratulations Kathy Blank,,,,,,,,,,I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary on July 5th for an aortic valve replacement & I am now currently out here in Colorado hiking the majestic Maroon Bells White River National Forest on the perimeter of Aspen,Colorado most of September. ,,,,,,,,Just hiked Buckskin Pass(Elev 12,562) today for the 3rd time & Pyramid Peak(Elev 14,026ft) is now on my radar and or Bucket list.

Laura Jacobs Wow Kathy!! Congratulations! Outstanding!

Kathy Blank Thanks everyone! Would not have come this far without this community! Barry-enjoy the beautiful Aspen ... Read more

Kathy Blank Thanks everyone! Would not have come this far without this community! Barry-enjoy the beautiful Aspens! I heard Marroon Bells is gorgeous now!

Kathy Blank Jim- we thought about heading to Mt Cameron but there was a strong head wind and everyone was telling ... Read more

Kathy Blank Jim- we thought about heading to Mt Cameron but there was a strong head wind and everyone was telling us it was a rough go. As it was- coming down was as challenging as the ascent.

Judy Willcutt Wow! Thanks for your post about the tube.

David Augustus That's awesome!

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2755 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Steve Farthing, Matthew Russo and 8 others reacted to this

5 mos post op and savoring every moment. Hiking Judd Falls near Crested Butte!

Cheryl Batzing Wow Kathy--so good to see you doing so well! We need to do lunch sometime soon!

Civita Fahey Great to see you doing so well.. Cant wait to do some hiking myself.. Im only in the first month of r ... Read more

Civita Fahey Great to see you doing so well.. Cant wait to do some hiking myself.. Im only in the first month of rehab so hopefully when I graduate..!

Kathy Blank It takes every bit of 5 months to get here and I had valve repair robotically. You will get there Civ ... Read more

Kathy Blank It takes every bit of 5 months to get here and I had valve repair robotically. You will get there Civita!

Kathy Blank Cheryl- I'm traveling most of July but will text you some dates that are open for me for lunch! Hope ... Read more

Kathy Blank Cheryl- I'm traveling most of July but will text you some dates that are open for me for lunch! Hope you are having a great summer!

Jim Stutler Wow, wish I was there. Celebrated my 3 week post repair date with 1.49 miles in 31 minutes. Hope the ... Read more

Jim Stutler Wow, wish I was there. Celebrated my 3 week post repair date with 1.49 miles in 31 minutes. Hope the doc turns me loose this week to do more stuff. What river were you on? Gunnison? Taylor?

Valerie Archual Another wow pic!!!!

Kathy Blank Jim- That is a great milestone for 3 weeks post op. It is hard to be patient but don't rush it! We we ... Read more

Kathy Blank Jim- That is a great milestone for 3 weeks post op. It is hard to be patient but don't rush it! We were on the Taylor River and in class 3 rapids!

Kathy Blank Valerie- thanks and keep up the positive outlook and you will get there!

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2755 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Sue Sanchez Grela, Cathleen Weed and 5 others reacted to this

Awesome adventure filled vacation with all my kids and grandkids!

Phyllis Petersen I haven't gone white water rafting in years! It looks so refreshing. Did it take long to recover afte ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I haven't gone white water rafting in years! It looks so refreshing. Did it take long to recover afterwards?

Kathy Blank Phyllis-The altitude didn't bother me unless exerting after a few days of acclimating. I am very care ... Read more

Kathy Blank Phyllis-The altitude didn't bother me unless exerting after a few days of acclimating. I am very careful to stay hydrated and pace myself on the inclines. We did less strenuous hikes with my family this trip but the scenery was breathtaking! The rafting was SO fun due to the huge snowmelt!

Phyllis Petersen I'm glad to hear you had such a good time. I'm about pushing a bit, but sometimes I still need a bit ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I'm glad to hear you had such a good time. I'm about pushing a bit, but sometimes I still need a bit of recovery time. I'm heading to NY on Tuesday and I'm hoping my energy holds up, since I have so much I want/need to do while there.

Kathy Blank Phyllis- I know you will have a blast! Where in NY are you going?

Phyllis Petersen Long Island, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and I'm going to try to meet up with Vanessa Corwin in Manhatta ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen Long Island, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and I'm going to try to meet up with Vanessa Corwin in Manhattan. Family, friends and fun!

Vanessa Corwin Phyllis, looking fwd to meeting you! I

Phyllis Petersen Me too, Vanessa!

Kathy Blank Sounds like a great time Phyllis!

Valerie Archual Wow!!!! Looks like you are doing great!!!!!

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2780 days ago

Cathleen Weed, Rita Savelis, Barbara Wood and 9 others reacted to this

Two graduations this week! My youngest from High School and I will graduate from cardiopulmonary rehab! Great week!

Barbara Wood Cute! Congratulations Kathy:)

Marie Myers Good job Mama and daughter!

Civita Fahey Beautiful pictures Congrats to both!

MARIE PICUN Congrats to both of you

Catie B Yay! Great photo!

Amy Steele Congratulations! ...and Congratulations! Beautiful picture. Definitely a time to celebrate!!!

Cheryl Batzing Congratulations on both graduations, Kathy!

Kathy Blank Thank you everyone!

Valerie Archual Awesome pic!!!! You look great!!!

Lise Bowles Woo Woo, you are both adorable! The apple doesn't fall.......

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2903 days ago

Civita Fahey, Matthew Russo, Barbara Wood and 11 others reacted to this

With my daughter Morgan on Day 1 post op!

Great Pic!! and I think if you didn't tell anybody they probably wouldn't have a clue what you have j ... Read more

Great Pic!! and I think if you didn't tell anybody they probably wouldn't have a clue what you have just been through. GREAT JOB 👍

Civita Fahey You look great!

Kathy Blank Thanks Keith and Civita! I look forward to sending you prayers and positive energy as your surgeries ... Read more

Kathy Blank Thanks Keith and Civita! I look forward to sending you prayers and positive energy as your surgeries approach! So thankful for everyone who has paved to path before me!

Barbara Wood Amazing! You look great...what a cute photo. Continue to do well!

KEVIN RYAN You did it, Kathy...and you MADE IT!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND CONGRADUATIONS!!!

Kathy Blank Thx everyone!

MARIE PICUN Awesome

Betsy Crawford Yay, Kathy!!!

Catie B Beautiful!

Laurie Baglio You look awesome!

Ron Broadhead Nice photo. You look great, especially so for Day 1 post-op. Your progress sounds wonderful.

Sue Sanchez Grela What a beautiful picture of you and your daughter ❣ i am sure you have inspired her before, now, an ... Read more

Sue Sanchez Grela What a beautiful picture of you and your daughter ❣ i am sure you have inspired her before, now, and beyond! Although my surgery will be an aortic valve replacement, I am appreciative of yours and everyone's sharing ❤

Tom Ramage Great pic... looking fantastic... keep up the great progress!

Kathy Blank Thanks everyone! You are a great cheering section!

Judy Midas You look great!!!

Melanie Nelson Leave it to me to notice but you look like you have your nails done. Do you or are they just natural ... Read more

Melanie Nelson Leave it to me to notice but you look like you have your nails done. Do you or are they just naturally that beautiful. I figured that I would have to remove all polish on both my hands and feet so they can check for natural coloring. I know they kept checking my nails after I had my heart Catherization. I know I should check with my surgeons office