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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 7, 2021

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El Mcrae got a guestbook from John Cook
1 year ago (May 2, 2025)
How long was it after your surgery before you were running again? That’s one of my main anxieties. I’m not fast, but I’ve been making steady progress over the last 3 years as I’ve been working on recovering my health.
Hi John, I started a cardio rehab program at 8 weeks. I highly recommend doing Cardio rehab as I was anxious to get back in a gym. So I was there for 5 weeks, 2 times a week on treadmill, bike and very light weights. I lost so much upper... Read more.
El Mcrae got a guestbook from Ruth joy
1 year ago (December 1, 2024)
Hi El , Welcome to recovery . Have you checked the side affects of any medication ? Some painkillers can can eventually cause headaches . When did you last have your sight checked / Glasses prescription . Is there anything in your diet that could be affecting you and giving... Read more.
El Mcrae got a guestbook from Ruth joy
1 year ago (July 17, 2024)
Hi Beth , Welcome home and welcome to recovery 😊

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