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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: May 31, 2018

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Thomas Brusstar uploaded a photo
4 years ago (July 18, 2021)
On Mt. Baldy at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Yesterday was my 3-year anniversary of open-heart mitral valve repair. It was also the last day of a 2-week backpacking trip in New Mexico with my son. The highest peak we climbed was 12,441 feet, Mt. Baldy. I carried up to 60 pounds over about 90 miles. The altitude (mostly... Read more.
Wonderful update. Happy Anniversary. May you have many more years of anniversaries! Great picture!
What a good feeling! Love the hats and view. Congrats.
So happy you are able to be at Philmont. My son loved his trek. So happy they are not dealing with the awful wildfires. Congratulations on such an accomplishment.
Great accomplishment Thomas! Happy anniversary and may you have many more. God bless you
Happy Anniversary! Cheers to many more healthy years and hikes.
Great photo, Thomas! Happy Third Anniversary! Glad you're enjoying life's great adventures with your family!
Thanks for all the kind words! It was a nice post-surgical milestone.
Thomas Brusstar uploaded a photo
6 years ago (July 15, 2019)
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