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Afternoon everyone. It's been 5 months since surgery, and what an incredible difference. I'm in cardiac rehab, slowly working my way back to where I was, my ...Read more

Afternoon everyone. It's been 5 months since surgery, and what an incredible difference. I'm in cardiac rehab, slowly working my way back to where I was, my stamina is almost back to where it used to be AND I feel great. My 6 month follow-up with the cardiologist is coming up soon, and I'm excited to hear what she has to say. This group has been a big contributor to my mental recovery, which is just as important. Its exciting to see what the rest of this 2nd lease on life has in store.

Marie Myers That is a great feeling to actually look forward to a doctor visit!
And I agree, this group has been ... Read more

Marie Myers That is a great feeling to actually look forward to a doctor visit!
And I agree, this group has been a wonderful resource for us all...

Ann-Marie Dassler That’s great! It gives me encouragement!

Joe Tarango Glad to hear! I'm at 6 months and the mental and emotional recovery is ongoing. This group has been a ... Read more

Joe Tarango Glad to hear! I'm at 6 months and the mental and emotional recovery is ongoing. This group has been a tremendous help and resource. Ill pray that we all keep improving!

Good to hear your cardiac rehab is helping you get back to normal. I can’t wait to go to cardiac re ... Read more

Good to hear your cardiac rehab is helping you get back to normal. I can’t wait to go to cardiac rehab after some delays caused by insurance. I’ll be 3 months post op tomorrow and feeling good with some I hope are minor issues as my left foot feeling asleep and some lightheadness that comes once in a while. Keep up with your rehab as everyone in this blog keeps saying it does help. Good job Mike!

Susan Lynn Mike - Happy 5-Month Anniversary!! Glad you're getting your stamina back and looking forward to all ... Read more

Susan Lynn Mike - Happy 5-Month Anniversary!! Glad you're getting your stamina back and looking forward to all the great adventures ahead. Life is good! Continued success with your recovery!

Tracy Fallu Happiest 5 ♥️ Months to you!

Jennifer Winslow That’s wonderful! Keep up the great work at rehab. I’m sure you will get an excellent report from ... Read more

Jennifer Winslow That’s wonderful! Keep up the great work at rehab. I’m sure you will get an excellent report from the doctor. I love hearing success stories like yours

Mike Mposted an update

1851 days ago

Hi everyone! Just had my second OHS on 1-Oct-2019 to have my Mitral Valve replaced with a St. Jude valve. My Aortic valve was replaced with a St. Jude valve ...Read more

Hi everyone! Just had my second OHS on 1-Oct-2019 to have my Mitral Valve replaced with a St. Jude valve. My Aortic valve was replaced with a St. Jude valve when I was a kid. Does anyone else have a double valve replacement? If so, what is your exercise regimen? I've been very active all my life and plan to continue, however I don't want to push too hard and jeopardize my cardiac health. Thanks! Mike

Rita Savelis I had 2 valves replaced with mechanical valves and a third valve (tricuspid) repaired and also receiv ... Read more

Rita Savelis I had 2 valves replaced with mechanical valves and a third valve (tricuspid) repaired and also received a pacemaker all at the same time 5 yrs ago at age 53. My recovery was long and I felt tired for at least a year. I wasn't told not to exercice. I dance flamenco. Do what feels right for you. Take care.

Mike M thank you!!

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