1 year today, June 10

[Sten Osis]

At this time last year, I was in surgery. Thanks to all the good folks here, I was able to face it without too much worry and was ready for the road to recovery. Today, I can hardly believe that I even went through it. Thank you all!

 

[joanpieroni]

Congrats, I hope you are feeling better than ever!!!!

 

[Mentu]

Hi, Mike, I so like to hear reports like yours. Our new people need to hear that all the angst that builds as surgery approaches does pass as one gets on with living. Thanks for taking the time.

Larry

 

[Sten Osis]

It's been quite an experience. I was truly blessed to have had no problems. I'm back to normal, or should I say, better than normal.

 

[jhc1]

Congrats Sten! I saw your post as I was preparing to post my own 1 year anniversary. I too had my AVR on June 10. I've been scuba diving in Bonaire, and am training for a two day 180 mile bike ride. What a difference a year makes!

Joe

 

[bluefields409]

Congrats! A milestone to truly be happy about and serves to be inspiring to us "newbies"

Helen

 

[sunshine2cats]

just what i need to hear...i can put up with such a short time to feel that great...thanks

 

[Heart2.0]

Oh wow, I am at 6 months aortic valve and ascending stem repair.
I am so sad still at feeling trapped in a body that can't do things. And yes it is getting better!
But so slowly! Maybe a year is the magic turning point. I was fit before so I cannot understand
Why my heart won't " shape up"! I am watching a tense movie , I had to check my BP - it is up slightly and
I have slight pressure in my heart area!. Psychosomatic? Excitement? Poo! So ANNOYING!
( I want to go see xmen ! Haha!) you all help me have hope. For being active and enjoying movies....

 

[TheGymGuy]

Ooohhhh, I remember this time last year. Congrats and to dozens more!!!

 

[Cooker]

Congrats on your first valvasary!!! Wishing you many more!!!