It might not be Mount Everest . . . .

[BionicBuddy]

. . . but it's our Mount Everest. Will (Bionic Orange), is 10 months post-op, and hiked 4000 feet in a couple of hours return. He left me in the dust (or snow to be more accurate). We couldn't do the entire 8500 feet due to snow pack. We will try again when it's melted in the fall. Thank you all for inspiring Will pre-op. We'd like to return the favour and that's why I have posted. (He is on the shy and humble side).

The surgery last August truly seems like a lifetime ago.

 

[Survived03]

Awesome. It must feel great to hit this accomplishment. We either lean into it or sit on the sidelines. Great job.

 

[ottagal]

Fantastic! Keep it up.

 

[SD Surfer]

Out-freaking-standing!!

 

[Chuck C]

Great job!!

That's a good climb!!

Apparently, Will did not get the memo which says that those with a mechanical valve can't be physically active.

 

[slipkid]

Nice!

Not Mt Everest, or even a 4000 foot climb, but about a year or so after my double-bypass plus AVR my car got stuck in the snow and I had to walk home in the snow/sleet/rain, carrying two bags of groceries, going up/down many hills, for like 7-8 miles (I was able to get a ride hitchhiking for about 2 miles also). Prior to my operation I was unable to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded. Amazing what our bionic hearts can do....

 

[Pmacky09]

So inspring @BicuspidBuddy! I will be taking this image into the OR with me on Wednesday for my AVR! Can't wait to climb mountains again!!

 

[Jennie]

Absolutely gorgeous photos! That is fantastic that you are able to do such a climb!! I'm glad that you're back to "normal"!

 

[Bionic Orange]

So inspring @BicuspidBuddy! I will be taking this image into the OR with me on Wednesday for my AVR! Can't wait to climb mountains again!!

You've got this Pmacky09, May your healing be quick and complete and may you be up in the mountains soon!

 

[Pmacky09]

Thank you so much @Bionic Orange for those words of encouragement! From your lips to my valve's ears! I will also be at St. Paul's tomorrow, with Dr. Lichtenstein performing the surgery!

 

[Survived03]

Good luck pmacky09! I’m sure all will go well. Slainte!

 

[Pmacky09]

Thank you, @Survived03!

 

[Beach77]

Thing of you @Pmacky09 and see you on the other side!

 

[Pmacky09]

Thank you so much @Beach77 Ready to get into recovery mode!