Gil Solomon - Heart Valve Journal

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184 days ago

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I qualified for the Boston Marathon at age 60 and was in the 2013 race. I did not finish because of the bombing. Three months later, I noted skipped beats ...Read more

I qualified for the Boston Marathon at age 60 and was in the 2013 race. I did not finish because of the bombing. Three months later, I noted skipped beats (PVCs) and saw a cardiologist who detected a murmur leading to an echo and a diagnosis of a bicuspid valve. I was followed for 4 years before it was replaced in 2018.

After surgery, I developed PVC's and PACs with exercise, but by walking instead of running, the skipped beats decreased, and my thoughts turned to finishing Boston. Qualifying is no longer in the cards, so I'm hoping to get a charity bib (it generally requires a fundraising goal of $10K) and the ability to finish in 6 hours. The application is in September and the race is April 2025, but training has started. I am up to six miles at a walking pace that will allow a required six-hour finish.

Amanda Harbison I love your determination. My son is a marathoner and I understand the honor with qualifying for Bos ... Read more

Amanda Harbison I love your determination. My son is a marathoner and I understand the honor with qualifying for Boston. You got this! Keep up your hard work! You've got this!

Gil Solomon thanks - it looks like you have a few issues to be taken care. Wishing you the best

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2339 days ago

Rosemary Bobicz Creutz, Nick DeGennaro, Susan Lynn and 5 others reacted to this

Had my story posted on the UCLA New Feed as one of the first to receive the #EdwardsLifesciences #inspriris_resilia valve #inspirisresilia from Richard Shemin ...Read more

Had my story posted on the UCLA New Feed as one of the first to receive the #EdwardsLifesciences #inspriris_resilia valve #inspirisresilia from Richard Shemin at UCLA http://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/endurance-athlete-hopes-new-heart-valve-technology-will-keep-him-active

Endurance athlete hopes new heart valve technology will keep him active

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/endurance-athlete-hopes-new-heart-valve-technology-will-keep-him-active

Gil Solomon received a new aortic valve at UCLA that is more durable, reducing the need for an additional replacement when he is older.

Wayne Sykes Gil, thanks so much for all the sourced information. I still have more of it to read, but have what ... Read more

Wayne Sykes Gil, thanks so much for all the sourced information. I still have more of it to read, but have what I've already read is applicable and very helpful. Best wishes to you in getting well, and hopefully over time in shape again. I may post you again to let you know how I'm doing etc. or with any questions. I'm scheduled to have a cardioversion Friday, August 3rd if I don't naturally get back into a normal heart beat. Best.

Wayne Sykes Gil, just read your story that was posted. Great article. You're a great athlete, and I'm sure you ... Read more

Wayne Sykes Gil, just read your story that was posted. Great article. You're a great athlete, and I'm sure you'll be working on all cylinders in short order. Maybe not doctor's orders, but short order nonetheless!!