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woodworker5280
i know i dont really post around here much, but i wanted to share this with you folks (especially those in pre-op and early post-op).
my mom called me on the 13th to congratulate me on my 6 month milestone (to be honest i hadn't even thought of it!). it made me think, though, about the progress i have made since my surgery. growing up i was an avid backpacker and climber, going out most weekends for climbing trips, and doing 4-8 week back-country trips in the summers. when i was diagnosed with my congenital BAV at 17, i pretty my let my cardiologist freak me out of continuing these sorts of activities at such an aggressive pace. by the time i was 20 i was basically doing NO outdoor activities and drinking quite a bit. SO, to make this the quick story i promised, i decided to go on a camping trip with a couple friends this weekend. i've lived in Denver for almost 4 years now and this was the first time i'd gone overnight in the Colorado wilderness since i visited Rocky Mtn National Park 13 years ago. it wasn't a vigorous trip, just a two night stay at a place called Lost Lake, a moderate 1.5 mile hike from a trailhead about 45 minutes drive from Boulder. moderate became difficult with 90% of the trail covered in up to 4 feet of snow. anyway, i made it, my valve made it, and i had a hell of a time back in mother nature's arms. for those of you that are able, and for whom it's convenient, i urge you to get outside and enjoy yourselves!
just had to share. it makes me feel really positive about my recovery and long for more miles on the beautiful Colorado trails
my mom called me on the 13th to congratulate me on my 6 month milestone (to be honest i hadn't even thought of it!). it made me think, though, about the progress i have made since my surgery. growing up i was an avid backpacker and climber, going out most weekends for climbing trips, and doing 4-8 week back-country trips in the summers. when i was diagnosed with my congenital BAV at 17, i pretty my let my cardiologist freak me out of continuing these sorts of activities at such an aggressive pace. by the time i was 20 i was basically doing NO outdoor activities and drinking quite a bit. SO, to make this the quick story i promised, i decided to go on a camping trip with a couple friends this weekend. i've lived in Denver for almost 4 years now and this was the first time i'd gone overnight in the Colorado wilderness since i visited Rocky Mtn National Park 13 years ago. it wasn't a vigorous trip, just a two night stay at a place called Lost Lake, a moderate 1.5 mile hike from a trailhead about 45 minutes drive from Boulder. moderate became difficult with 90% of the trail covered in up to 4 feet of snow. anyway, i made it, my valve made it, and i had a hell of a time back in mother nature's arms. for those of you that are able, and for whom it's convenient, i urge you to get outside and enjoy yourselves!
just had to share. it makes me feel really positive about my recovery and long for more miles on the beautiful Colorado trails
