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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Jim Gleason posted an update
11 years ago (March 13, 2015)
First week back at work. Boy did they miss me. I spent a lot of time fixing things that went wrong while I was gone. Seems no one there can fill my shoes.. LOL Feeling better than ever. Work requires a lot of walking 6 miles one day. Never thought... Read more.
👍 Someone, Penny Prichard and reacted to this
WoW!! good for you!!! I bet it feels good to be back at work! Take good care!
Great recovery! Take it easy heart brother
that is great news....i am hoping i will be back to work with in 8 weeks.....
great news Jim. When work is so much of who we are it is great to hear your validation. It buoys my spirits to hear your story.
Jim Gleason posted an update
11 years ago (March 3, 2015)
It has been a long 6 weeks recuperating at home. My wife made it much easier on me. Today my cardiologist cleared me for a March 9th return to work for light duty. No ladders, working over head, no lifting more than 10#. 80% desk work but I will be... Read more.
👍 Someone and Someone reacted to this
Great, Jim...I know how tough it is getting your stamina back, believe me,
Typically I walked 2-3 miles a day at work. After one mile I am kind of tired now. Can't wait to get moving again.
I walked 5-6 miles a day every day before surgery. I have no idea how I'll get back anywhere that now.
Jim Gleason posted an update
11 years ago (February 24, 2015)
We have been chacing INR levels since surgery on 1/22/15, Finally they are where they need to be. YEAH!!!
👍 Someone, Tammi Gunwall and reacted to this
Alright! Take it easy heart brother.

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