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On this day, Nov 28th last year, I was rolled into the ER and given a shiny new On-X Aorta valve and graft. Life has changed for me, for the better, I am more conscious of my exercise and diet once again. I am still down 25 lbs since my surgery and feeling like I have way more energy to burn...

Well I visited my Cardiologist today and reviewed my echo and rehab results. Everything is looking good he says, and we should schedule my next echo and visit for a year. Im feeling pretty darn good these days. I started riding my road bike 20km per day in 52min, for the last two weeks now. I...

Just thought I would update my progress at the 3 month marker, all seems to be going well, no bad issues with the heart or trouble with the medication as of yet. I am sitting at work this snowy Sunday morning and feeling very grateful that some of my life has returned to a level that it was pre...

Well, thought I would post a one month update, also wish all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to come. I think things are going as they should, I have been walking lots and decided, because of our cold weather and snow and ice, that I was brave enough to walk on our treadmill. Well that has...

Just stopping in with a little update on my progress. I've been home for a week now and i'm getting a little more progress each day. It's pretty cold out side up north here so all my walks have been in the house or I get a little outside time while going to my appointments. I've been able to...

Well after a call to the hospital Monday, after waiting from Sept 21/12, to let them know I wasn't happy about the wait time seeing as I had such horrible symptoms in Oct and still unable to carry out normal activities due to some arrhythmia, someone went to bat for me, thank god. I was called...

Just wondering if anyone has experienced severe fatigue while wait on their surgery. I feel weak from head to toe and it is only at ease when sitting or laying still. I also seem to have very short breath while trying to move around. It's been 6 weeks in the waiting room and I find myself...

Just wanted to find out the average time, when people where able to resume driving and work, with doctors approval of course, so I can communicate this to my employer. I work in the oilfield, I am the wellsite supervisor, so it is not labour intense. I work in a little 26' office trailer on...

Well I just wanted to introduce myself as a new member of VR.org, My name is Doug, and I am a 49 yr old male from Alberta, Canada. I am married with 2 sons at home 14 & 18. I was just informed on Sept 21/12 that it is time to replace my bicusp Aorta valve and root. I was born with this condition...