Leroy Fernandez - Heart Valve Journal

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2295 days ago

Willie Radl, Willie Radl, Rob Sparling and 5 others reacted to this

I am loving it. Still going strong after the surgery. No restrictions as of now. I take only Aspirin and hope that is all I will need. Have been doing all my ...Read more

I am loving it. Still going strong after the surgery. No restrictions as of now. I take only Aspirin and hope that is all I will need. Have been doing all my usual sports daily. Mountain Biking, Trail Running (half marathon the other day), Swimming, Surfing, etc. Working normal shifts at the Fire Department. My heart rate is never the same with this lifestyle. The reason I post all of this information is because I am a firm believer in not sitting around. I believe that if you keep moving, most of the problems will go away. Not all, but most. I can't help but to love life after going through all of this.

LINDA ROBERTS Love to hear stories of people returning to their active life. Way to go!

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2393 days ago

Susan Lynn, Kelly Stoll, Mark Wilbur and 2 others reacted to this

Its been a month now and I feel great. I have never had this good a BP in 10 year (average 124/78). Have been back to work now for 2 weeks and no issues (firefighter). ...Read more

Its been a month now and I feel great. I have never had this good a BP in 10 year (average 124/78). Have been back to work now for 2 weeks and no issues (firefighter). Really amazed at how each day I seem to get stronger. Having a checkup on Tuesday to look for any regurgitation.

Bonnie Stone-Hope Congratulations! Good luck with your check-up.

steven a husted congratulations keep up the good work

Rose Madura It's amazing to me that you are back at work already and as a firefighter no less. Congratulations. ... Read more

Rose Madura It's amazing to me that you are back at work already and as a firefighter no less. Congratulations. Glad you are doing so well.

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2410 days ago

Judy Shaw, Mark Wilbur, Helen Daw and 7 others reacted to this

Its been 10 days Post Surgery. I can run. Did a 5k. I swim everyday. Mountain bike, now that my femoral sites are healed. My days are normal. Very active. Very. ...Read more

Its been 10 days Post Surgery. I can run. Did a 5k. I swim everyday. Mountain bike, now that my femoral sites are healed. My days are normal. Very active. Very. I have a great attitude but only because I know it helps but I am really satisfied with results. Hope it continues.

Anna Jones Absolutely wonderful news. I am betting it will continue.

Mark Wilbur It's like magic! Who would have thought it was possible. Congratulations for such a successful proc ... Read more

Mark Wilbur It's like magic! Who would have thought it was possible. Congratulations for such a successful procedure!

Susan Lynn Wow! That's incredible. What a great testimonial for the procedure, although I suspect you had a l ... Read more

Susan Lynn Wow! That's incredible. What a great testimonial for the procedure, although I suspect you had a lot to do with those results, as well! Continued success!

Rose Madura Good to hear!

Bonnie Stone-Hope Good for you! So happy for you.

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2420 days ago

Mark Wilbur, Sandy Laine, Susan Lynn and 3 others reacted to this

Home after 24 hrs in the Hospital. Feel alright. Went for a couple of good walks and feel fine. BP is a little high but will monitor. Moving around the house ...Read more

Home after 24 hrs in the Hospital. Feel alright. Went for a couple of good walks and feel fine. BP is a little high but will monitor. Moving around the house easily. No trouble breathing. Only pain is from insert site at the femoral arteries but bearable. Much different than the Ross procedure I went through in 2001. Had excellent care and the greatest medical teams. So far, very happy.

Bonnie Stone-Hope Great news! Good for you.

Mark Wilbur Wow! That IS great news! Keep it going!