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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: November 30, 2023

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David Rasmusson added photos to a journal post
11 months ago (May 14, 2025)
December 6, 2024, which was my one year anniversary of my mitral valve replacement and 3 CABGs, I played tennis. Thanks to Dr. Marc Gerdisch and his staff for giving me this gift! Thanks to Adam for the educational information! 17 months later and Iรขโ‚ฌโ„ขm still able to play tennis,... Read more.
๐Ÿฅฐ Kathy Ozio and Yumiko Ishida reacted to this
Congratulations, David, Iร‚ยดm also a"mitral valve replaced", 1 and half years ago and was a good amateur tennis player. Iร‚ยดm very glad seeing you playing after surgery. Now, practice mountain hiking with friends every week and gym. I think is important to keep your heart in good conditions, as long... Read more.
Great post, and congratulations on your successful surgery!
Nothing spells success than being able to go back to your normal life or even more. Congrats
Nice pic. Look all comfy. The hat becomes you!
Looking good David and glad you got your merchandise. God bless you รฐลธโ„ขยรขยยครฏยธย
Wow! You make the HVS gear look fantastic! Thanks for your support David! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Thanks for sharing your story and the updates along the way. I have mitral valve repair schedule with Dr. Gerdish in April. Very happy about the rapid recovery protocol.
Yes, Rebecca, thatรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs what compelled me to go to Doctor Gerdisch in Indianapolis even though there are competent cardio thoracic surgeons here in Louisville. His use of plates more than wires was also compelling. His staff was very professional and responsive. Although impatient with recovery because I occasionally still need... Read more.
Thanks for the update. Great mobility playing tennis 4 weeks after - guess at 12 weeks the sternum is, or is about, all the way healed. I hope the occasional needed nap doesnรขโ‚ฌโ„ขt come with any lasting discomfort. How fortunate we are to have such a repairable structural condition. I... Read more.
David Rasmusson added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (December 14, 2023)
12/6 mitral valve replacement + 3 CABGs. 12/11 discharge. On to rehab in a few days.
You look amazing for just being discharged. It seems early to start rehabรขโ‚ฌยฆare you just ready for it? Congratulations!
You look fantastic ! Thank you for posting. Possible surgery early 2024 - you all give me some peace of mind.
Hooray! You look fantastic and happy to be home. Take is easy at rehab.โค๏ธ
Wow.. You do look terrific.. very encouragingรขโ‚ฌยฆ keep up the good work! My surgery will be in 2024. I hope i can do as well as you have!!!
You would never know you had surgery David! Enjoy your rehab! Awesome to get started so quickly.
Thanks All, but you realize this photo was given my best effort.

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