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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 22, 2019

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5 years ago (July 17, 2020)
Today was my one year AVR anniversary. It seems like a distant memory now. I found myself thinking a lot today about my surgery. I remember worrying whether I would still be able to do all of the same things I love doing after my operation (e.g., surf,
Happy Anniversary! I totally understand how the surgery feels like a distant memory. I feel the same way...
Not sure why my message above got cut off but here it is in full: Today was my one year AVR anniversary. It seems like a distant memory now. I found myself thinking a lot today about my surgery. I remember worrying whether I would still be able to do... Read more.
Nice. Congrats. Good beer choice as well. Love that stuff. Awesome to see you doing well.
Excellent, Carlos! Congrats. The human body's ability to heal never ceases to amaze! I was surprised how quickly things returned to normal for me. Thanks again for the call, emails and your insight.
Well done Carlos. Congratulations and keep it up. God bless
Carlos Banuelos uploaded a photo
6 years ago (July 17, 2019)
Out of icu now. Definitely some discomfort but not feeling too bad less than 24 hours after surgery. Went with a mini-sternotomy instead of thoracotomy.
Amazing that you've already posted. Welcome to the recovery side.
Looking great! Every day makes a big difference in recovery. You'll be surprised how much better you feel after the anesthesia is out of your system. Your next assignment when you're feeling up to it - Walk. Walk. Walk. Rest. Repeat. That's the key to getting out of there! All... Read more.
Awesome - I agree with Susan. I also can't believe your are already posting. 24 hours out of surgery I was wanting to pluck my eyes out with a fork.
Awesome, Carlos! Prayers for a smooth recovery!!
Glad to see you up and alert. Let's see how long it takes for you to check your emails. ;-)
Welcome to recovery. May all go smoothly for you.

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