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1184 days ago

Deena Z, Susan Lynn, Rose Madura and 8 others reacted to this

Shy of 4 years post Mitral Valve repair. For those of you in the waiting room…… life is still great after surgery.

Susan Lynn Tracy - You're looking wonderful and continuing to inspire us with your achievements! Keep up the g ... Read more

Susan Lynn Tracy - You're looking wonderful and continuing to inspire us with your achievements! Keep up the great work!

Mike Dotson Bravo! What an inspiration.

Deena Z WTG. 😎

Hi Tracy, thank you for your post to inspire all of us. Keep up the good work. Happy 4th! God bless y ... Read more

Hi Tracy, thank you for your post to inspire all of us. Keep up the good work. Happy 4th! God bless you

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1536 days ago

Darrin Vohs, Shannon Gray, Rose Madura and 6 others reacted to this

Today is World Heart ❤️ Day; a reminder to take charge of your heart health and that of others.

stephanie arnold I just read some of your other posts. and feel better and braver.

Marie Myers Love the leaves!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1547 days ago

Nancy W, Valerie Herndon-Vitarella, Susan Lynn and 5 others reacted to this

Shy of 3 years post Mitral Valve repair. Life is good!

Darrin Vohs Hi Tracy, Looking great. What an amazing and inspirational story.

Susan Lynn Tracy - Looking wonderful, as usual! You're keeping all of us inspired!

Marie Myers Great “post-op” picture!

Barbara Wood Wonderful pic, congrats!

Joey Hardee Great Pic, Tracy! So glad you are doing well!

Ray Lang Just a quick little question: how long after your MV surgery did the tenderness in your chest go awa ... Read more

Ray Lang Just a quick little question: how long after your MV surgery did the tenderness in your chest go away. For me, it's been six mos and I still have some not a lot of tenderness. Every once in a rare while a slight pain in the middle of my chest. Thanks. R

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1622 days ago

Shannon Gray, Rose Madura, Barbara Wood and 6 others reacted to this

2.5 years post mitral valve repair. I run or lift weights almost every day. Keep believing and trust the process. Blessed with continued health.

Susan Lynn Looking fabulous as always, Tracy!

Bradley Dunn GREAT!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1665 days ago

Shannon Gray, Mark Wilbur, Susan Lynn and 3 others reacted to this

This sums is it.... for those in the waiting room, in the hospital or in recovery. Read it over and over ❤️.

Marie Myers And worried about it, too...

Mike Czaplewski So true. First Vietnam and now 2 heart surgeries :)

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1707 days ago

Rose Madura, Frank Giovanniello , Shannon Gray and 8 others reacted to this

2.5 years post op.... 24 mile 🏃🏻‍♀️

Jim Wilson Such a treat to be able to get out and go!

Marie Myers Looking good!

Susan Lynn You're inspiring us all, Tracy! You look great. Glad to see you're enjoying life!

Rob Sparling Tracy, Tracy, Tracy. So few people appreciate how truly flat Michigan is. That makes it such that no ... Read more

Rob Sparling Tracy, Tracy, Tracy. So few people appreciate how truly flat Michigan is. That makes it such that nobody can ever accuse you of running downhill! Way to go. Inspiring! Go go go!

Adam Pick Simply. Love. This. Tracy, you are such a tremendous inspiration to our community. I always love see ... Read more

Adam Pick Simply. Love. This. Tracy, you are such a tremendous inspiration to our community. I always love seeing your posts. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1749 days ago

Herb Greenberg, Rose Madura, Frank Giovanniello and 7 others reacted to this

With my cardiologist blessings, I am training for a 50k trail run, 2.5 years post op. Happy last day of ❤️ Health Month.

Jo Orsini OmGoodness!!! You are an inspiration! I am 2 weeks pre-op Mitral & Tricuspid Valve repair... You gi ... Read more

Jo Orsini OmGoodness!!! You are an inspiration! I am 2 weeks pre-op Mitral & Tricuspid Valve repair... You give me hope!!! Life goes on & A new Life begins after surgery! My daughter & her husband are serious trail runners & began a running group called “Team Vegan Trails” in Canada taking part in all 5 Peaks races in Ontario &.More. I’m familiar with the determination & commitment involved in training. I myself am into racquets-years of Tennis & more recently Pickleball-you give me hope that I will resume that & even aspire to a more competitive level! Thank you!! All the best in your training!!!

John Hannon Wow, awesome, way to go!!

Marie Myers I will be here watching you from my couch... In Florida...
You Go Girl!!!

Susan Lynn Tracy - you are simply amazing! All the best reaching this newest milestone! ❤

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1774 days ago

Shannon Gray, Susan Lynn, Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

National Wear Red Day..... Friday, February 7.

Susan Lynn Looking fabulous, Tracy! ❤

Adam Pick Love this Tracy! Thanks for the reminder!!!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1857 days ago

Joe Tarango, Susan Lynn, Susan Lynn and 6 others reacted to this

Happy 2 year Open Heart Surgery to me.If there’s even a tiny piece of your ♥️ that believed it’s possible, go for it.”

Marie Myers Love the shirt! Happy anniversary!

Mike Roskowinski Congrats on your anniversary! God is good and life is amazing that we can be fixed like this and liv ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski Congrats on your anniversary! God is good and life is amazing that we can be fixed like this and live ours lives for a long time. I will be 6 months on December 6th! Which is also my daughters birthday!!

Chris Purvis Happy anniversary Tracy!

Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary, Tracy! ❤

Judy S You look fabulous and healthy Tracy! Time to celebrate!

Adam Pick Way to go Tracy!!! Woo-Whoo!!!!!

Herman Kanter Happy anniversary Tracy! You have an amazing story and a great photo. I am glad to hear that you ar ... Read more

Herman Kanter Happy anniversary Tracy! You have an amazing story and a great photo. I am glad to hear that you are doing well.

Catie B Congrats, Tracy!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1902 days ago

Shannon Gray, Susan Lynn, Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

Taking time today to reflect

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1916 days ago

Meredith Bray, Susan Lynn, Joey Hardee and 3 others reacted to this

Never ever give up on your goal even when there are road blocks. 22 months post op, PR 1/2 marathon.

Susan Lynn Congratulations, Tracy! ❤

Joey Hardee You are truly an inspiration, Tracy! That is fantastic!

Bradley Dunn AWESOME!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

1962 days ago

Joey Hardee, Susan Lynn, Tim Saint and 4 others reacted to this

Training for 1/2 marathon in September. Life is good!

Lena Afanaseva Beautiful!

Joey Hardee Fantastic! You inspire me, Tracy!! When I went for my Cardiac Rehab orientation, she asked what goals ... Read more

Joey Hardee Fantastic! You inspire me, Tracy!! When I went for my Cardiac Rehab orientation, she asked what goals I had and I told her a 5k in November. She said that is very realistic. I was quite happy!

Joshua Nowack Stunning! We should get some HVS.com dri-fits with some cheeky lines or something. Your story is su ... Read more

Joshua Nowack Stunning! We should get some HVS.com dri-fits with some cheeky lines or something. Your story is supremely inspiring. I'll start cardiac rehab in the next week or two. My doc and I are both determined to have me run the Arches Half in UT come October. #heartstrong

Tracy Fallu Joey and Joshua-
Great goals! Happy to hear you both are participating in cardiac rehab. I look forwa ... Read more

Tracy Fallu Joey and Joshua-
Great goals! Happy to hear you both are participating in cardiac rehab. I look forward to your updates.

Mike Roskowinski That is great Tracy. I have never been a big runner but am aiming at doing at least a 5k within the ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski That is great Tracy. I have never been a big runner but am aiming at doing at least a 5k within the year.

Susan Lynn Tracy- You are amazing! Good luck with your training! We look forward to your finish line pic in S ... Read more

Susan Lynn Tracy- You are amazing! Good luck with your training! We look forward to your finish line pic in September! ❤

Barbara Wood So cute Tracy, I know you had some bumps...it's great to see how fantastic you're doing!!

Rob Sparling Looking great, Tracy! Special person that you are I expect we will see a special time across that fi ... Read more

Rob Sparling Looking great, Tracy! Special person that you are I expect we will see a special time across that finish line! Right?

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2018 days ago

Joey Hardee, Rob Sparling, Shannon Gray and 1 other reacted to this

4:30am treadmill run to celebrate National Running Day. ♥️ 🏃🏻‍♀️

Joey Hardee Awesome, Tracy! I hope to be able to run again soon!

Tracy Fallu Joey- You will.. follow orders during recovery, rest, rest, give yourself grace, walk, walk, walk.... ... Read more

Tracy Fallu Joey- You will.. follow orders during recovery, rest, rest, give yourself grace, walk, walk, walk.... mindset.

Rob Sparling Tracy, you are a champ! Keep on going! Appreciate the inspiration!

Mike Roskowinski Awesome Tracy. Glad to hear that you are doing so well. It’s awesome to be that far into recovery. ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski Awesome Tracy. Glad to hear that you are doing so well. It’s awesome to be that far into recovery. I am 4 weeks now and waking 5-7 miles a day. Started Cardio rehab yesterday but they won’t let me run yet. No reason to hurry things like you said. Follow orders and rest. Can’t wait to be able to run and use the stair master at the gym. Weight lifting and golf are also coming in a while.

Emily Rowley I love your Heart Engraved Message! 😍💜 I've been told to not run 🏃‍♀️ But I love it!

Lisa Purdy This has always been my mantra. I intend on running right up to surgery on the 18th, but to be hones ... Read more

Lisa Purdy This has always been my mantra. I intend on running right up to surgery on the 18th, but to be honest, after 18 years of constant running, my body will enjoy the break I think. I’ll be ready to get back at it before long though!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2055 days ago

Joey Hardee, Diane Esposito, Tim Saint and 7 others reacted to this

Yesterday: 1st marathon since Mitral Valve Repair, 11/17. It was much more difficult than marathons pre ♥️ surgery! In fact, it was awful, but I didn’t ...Read more

Yesterday: 1st marathon since Mitral Valve Repair, 11/17. It was much more difficult than marathons pre ♥️ surgery! In fact, it was awful, but I didn’t give up. For those in recovery, stay strong. Recovery is not a sprint, it’s a marathon; it ta

Joey Hardee Wow, Tracy! Wow! You are doing awesome! So happy for you. Thank you for the inspiration!! Absolutely ... Read more

Joey Hardee Wow, Tracy! Wow! You are doing awesome! So happy for you. Thank you for the inspiration!! Absolutely fantastic!

Chris Purvis Tracy I’m with you on the harder than before. I do Crossfit and the word I use daily is awful and t ... Read more

Chris Purvis Tracy I’m with you on the harder than before. I do Crossfit and the word I use daily is awful and to your point-I don’t give up. It is getting better...

Susan Lynn Amazing achievement! Congrats!

Mike Roskowinski Awesome news Traci. Congrats on your marathon. Hopefully the next one will be better

Alan Jamieson Rockin’ it!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2082 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Kevin Bradley, Jan Persico and 14 others reacted to this

Hearing “regurgitation is unchanged, see you in a year” is music to my ears. I’m 4 weeks out from my marathon. Lots of runs and life to live. ♥️ ...Read more

Hearing “regurgitation is unchanged, see you in a year” is music to my ears. I’m 4 weeks out from my marathon. Lots of runs and life to live. ♥️

Kevin Bradley Great news Tracy. Good luck with your marathon.

Diane Esposito Great news!!

Susan Lynn Amazing! Best of luck, Tracy!

Bradley Dunn I know that place.

Dan Baltazor That is great news Tracy! Keep grinding out those training miles!

Louanna Miller Fabulous! Keep running.

Christopher May Awesome news! Nice pic with the J in the background!

Dan Vechiola Great news Tracy! Keep on trucking!

Mabel Juric Yay!!!!

Robert Bach Run Tracy Run!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2142 days ago

Dan Baltazor, Susan Lynn, Lisa Guinan and 9 others reacted to this

To all the ♥️ warriors, Happy Red Day. We are the fighters, We have a second chance, We get to live our life to the fullest. Grateful for the surgeons, ...Read more

To all the ♥️ warriors, Happy Red Day. We are the fighters, We have a second chance, We get to live our life to the fullest. Grateful for the surgeons, cardiologists, nurses and all medical staff who work tirelessly to make us better. I’m grateful

Rob Sparling ❤️

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2146 days ago

Kaaren Carone, Susan Lynn, Fay Kozas and 4 others reacted to this

Michigan is celebrating 10 years of GO RED. Let’s all celebrate, male and female by wearing RED on Friday, Feb 1. After all, we are all warriors.

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2148 days ago

Susan Lynn, Valerie Herndon-Vitarella, Shannon Gray and 1 other reacted to this

For those on the recovery side- it’s the little things during recovery that will help you feel great 1 year and 3 months later. Believe in yourself- you ...Read more

For those on the recovery side- it’s the little things during recovery that will help you feel great 1 year and 3 months later. Believe in yourself- you CAN do it! 13.1 🏃🏻‍♀️ treadmill miles today, slow, but who cares.

Susan Lynn Wow! Great inspirational message, too, Tracy!

Diane Maher I agree Susan, and would like to add a very positive message for those preparing for surgery. Thanks ... Read more

Diane Maher I agree Susan, and would like to add a very positive message for those preparing for surgery. Thanks Tracy, for another encouraging post.

Richard Buckley Wow, a half marathon on the dreadmill! Amazing. You must have great concentration.

Dan Vechiola Great job! Pushing yourself is a real confidence builder.

Sara Moyce Thank you Tracy - yes so inspiring!! Love it.

jackie Taylor Amazing. You go girl

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2169 days ago

Susan Lynn, Joey Hardee, Dan Baltazor and 6 others reacted to this

14 months Mitral Valve Repair, tumor. Moderate Regurg now, on the watch list. I’ve decided to trust the process (for today 😉)let the worry go- causes too ...Read more

14 months Mitral Valve Repair, tumor. Moderate Regurg now, on the watch list. I’ve decided to trust the process (for today 😉)let the worry go- causes too much anxiety- Regurg may never progress. 11 miles jogged today. Enjoy each day given to us.

Hi Tracy!
I had mitral valve repair surgery on November 19, 2018 and that's one of my concerns, whet ... Read more

Hi Tracy!
I had mitral valve repair surgery on November 19, 2018 and that's one of my concerns, whether or not the valve will start leaking again.
Definitely don't want to go through open heart surgery again.
Like you said though, gotta let the worry go. It does cause too much anxiety. No need for that.
You look great Tracy and I wish you all the best in your continued recovery.
May God's peace be yours as you go forward on this Heart Warrior journey.

Gina Fiorentino Hi Tracy, thanks for posting. It is such a good reminder to stay in today. I agree, and it is a const ... Read more

Gina Fiorentino Hi Tracy, thanks for posting. It is such a good reminder to stay in today. I agree, and it is a constant daily practice for me. I had my mitral valve repaired 9 months ago...

Dan Baltazor Just stay on the watch list and go on each day as you are today. You'll know in time what is to come ... Read more

Dan Baltazor Just stay on the watch list and go on each day as you are today. You'll know in time what is to come of it. Worry doesn't change our outcome. 11 miles!! Wow!!

Rob Sparling “Worry doesn’t change our outcome!” New t-shirt slogan! Way to go, Tracy! Phenomenal.

J H Mattingly Stay strong Tracy! You are my running hero....my knees don’t want to cooperate any more!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2187 days ago

Dan Baltazor, Valerie Herndon-Vitarella, Karrie Irby-Williams and 10 others reacted to this

Today, I wore this cozy shirt to my Cardiologist appointment. Exactly 1 year and 14 days (who is counting 😉), after my ♥️surgery and , difficult recovery, ...Read more

Today, I wore this cozy shirt to my Cardiologist appointment. Exactly 1 year and 14 days (who is counting 😉), after my ♥️surgery and , difficult recovery, my cardiologist gave me the BEST news EVER.......I don’t need to see you for 1 year.

Dan Baltazor Great sweatshirt!

Karrie Irby-Williams Great news 👏👏👏

Louanna Miller Excellent news. An early Christmas gift!!

Judy S Congrats!

Rob Sparling Congrats, Tracy! 👏 👍

Dan Vechiola That's awesome Tracy! Hearing "see you in a year" are the best 5 words we can hear from our cardiolo ... Read more

Dan Vechiola That's awesome Tracy! Hearing "see you in a year" are the best 5 words we can hear from our cardiologists! Congratulations and keep on keeping on!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2189 days ago

James A. Corbett, Rob Sparling, Charles Hamel and 6 others reacted to this

When it’s 40 degrees in Michigan you head outside. Walk/Jog 🐢, 7 mi. 14 months post Mitral Valve

Rob Sparling Way to go, Tracy! We had nice weather for sure! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

James A. Corbett Hi Tracy Fallu. I was first introduced to you when you made a comment on my post. I then saw your pic ... Read more

James A. Corbett Hi Tracy Fallu. I was first introduced to you when you made a comment on my post. I then saw your picture which prompted me to read your story. Very inspiring and it's also good news when my procedure is approaching on Tuesday. I'm a little older, 78, but I too have had no symptoms of MV regurgitation. I look forward to posting my progress because, other than reading first hand from other patients, I have no idea what the post-op situation will be. I wish you and your family a great Christmas and New Year. Jim

Louanna Miller Congratulations on a very successful recovery!!!

Linda Richards you look crazy good! Keep exercising!

Barbara Blackwell Fantastic!!! So inspiring.

Dan Baltazor Awesome!

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2247 days ago

Dan Vechiola, Dan Baltazor reacted to this

Tracy Fallu Exactly 11 months time difference.
November 19, 2017 on way home from OHS, removal of fibroelastoma ... Read more

Tracy Fallu Exactly 11 months time difference.
November 19, 2017 on way home from OHS, removal of fibroelastoma,Mitral Valve Repair.
October,2018 enjoyed a lovely evening and honored to be a guest with other strong, kind hearted and passionate Heart Warriors at the American Heart Association ♥️ Ball.

Jill Mullikin ❤️

Rob Sparling 👍

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2267 days ago

Doris Fowler, Rob Sparling, Diane Maher and 6 others reacted to this

Today is World ♥️ Day. To celebrate, I ran 8 miles this morning. Although we are all at different points of our ♥️ journey, we all are warriors. Celebrate ...Read more

Today is World ♥️ Day. To celebrate, I ran 8 miles this morning. Although we are all at different points of our ♥️ journey, we all are warriors. Celebrate YOU today. Thank you Adam Pick for you selfless effort in creating this group and knowledg

Valerie Altman Nice!!

Diane Maher Your story and words of wisdom ....VERY inspiring!

LINDA ROBERTS Wow! Way to go!

Robert Bach You are looking great! It gives me hope -- I'm one-quarter of the way through cardiac rehab, which ha ... Read more

Robert Bach You are looking great! It gives me hope -- I'm one-quarter of the way through cardiac rehab, which has helped a lot. But I still have a ways to go and am hopeful that I'll be better than new in a few more months.

Adam Pick Way to go Tracy! Love this post!!! Thanks for sharing!

Linda Richards you look amazing!! Keep running!!

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2278 days ago

Kirk Bepler, Susan Lynn, Dan Baltazor and 5 others reacted to this

1/2 Marathon 10 months and 3 days post Mitral Valve Repair. ♥️🏃🏻‍♀️♥️

Susan Lynn Amazing!!! Great accomplishment!

Dan Vechiola Wow congratulations! Thats a big accomplishment.

Nancy Luth Congratulations!

Rob Sparling You people are rockstars and inspire us all! Keep rockin’ and rollin’!

Tracy Fallu Thank you! It was a great morning. All of you in this group inspire me.

MARIE PICUN Congrats

Lily He Amazing ！ I am so proud of you, our heart friend !

Bill Gillam Wow!

Marilyn Gilbert Wow

J W Inspirational, I'm hoping to convince my parents to let me run a 5k next month.

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2278 days ago

Susan Lynn, Kathy Sansone, Mark Wilbur and 2 others reacted to this

10 months post op Mitral Valve Repair, I was honored to receive a Heart Hero Award for a 1/2 marathon running the following day. For those of you recovering, ...Read more

10 months post op Mitral Valve Repair, I was honored to receive a Heart Hero Award for a 1/2 marathon running the following day. For those of you recovering, please know that it has its ups and downs; however, be patient & you will begin to notice improv

Tracy Falluposted a photo

2352 days ago

Susan Lynn, Helen Daw, Mark Wilbur and 9 others reacted to this

Training for 1/2 marathon!

Tracy Fallu After 7 months, I finally had the emotional ability to post “my story”.
Thank you Adam for this ... Read more

Tracy Fallu After 7 months, I finally had the emotional ability to post “my story”.
Thank you Adam for this wonderful site and all those of you who post. It’s nice to know we are not alone.

Marjorie Murphy You are an inspiration to all of us facing and recovering from OHS. Thank you so much for sharing.

Susan Lynn Wow! What an incredible story! Thank you for sharing Welcome, Tracy!

Anna Jones Welcome. Thank you for sharing your story and your strength. I love the quote in your story. Best wi ... Read more

Anna Jones Welcome. Thank you for sharing your story and your strength. I love the quote in your story. Best wishes for continued health, happiness, and personal
Bests in your marathons

Tracy, I am glad you posted. You never know when something you say will inspire or instill confidence ... Read more

Tracy, I am glad you posted. You never know when something you say will inspire or instill confidence In someone. Although I only had a TAVR, I was still very nervous. My family would ask me how I was and I would say great all the while shaking in my boots. I would then post my concerns on this board. It is like a safe place.

Chris Purvis Awesome story Tracy! Glad you decided to put yourself out there and post it. Took me some time as wel ... Read more

Chris Purvis Awesome story Tracy! Glad you decided to put yourself out there and post it. Took me some time as well but I was constantly on the site reading stories etc.

Bonnie Stone-Hope Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing.

Jennifer John Tracy, thanks for your story. I see you’re from Livonia. I’m from Troy. So you know what? It’s ... Read more

Jennifer John Tracy, thanks for your story. I see you’re from Livonia. I’m from Troy. So you know what? It’s hard to keep us down. We’re a couple of tough Michigan broads!🤗💪🏼❤️

Kelli Dang Tracy, today I am two months post mitral valve repair. My EF is 35-40%, and I start cardiac rehab end ... Read more

Kelli Dang Tracy, today I am two months post mitral valve repair. My EF is 35-40%, and I start cardiac rehab end of next month. I haven't posted anything yet but thank you for posting--it gives me hope that in 8 more months maybe I can run a half-marathon, too. :)