Beth's Posts

June 2 2012 marked the 2nd year anniversary since I had aortic valve replacement surgery. I am so incredibly grateful for my life today. I am doing amazing and only have to see my cardiologist once a year at this point. I hope that my story and experience can give other people hope. Keep on tickin!!!

I can NOT believe that tomorrow will be one year since I had aortic valve replacement surgery. It has been such a life altering event and this year has changed me in so many ways both physically and mentally. Mentally I am feeling stronger than I ever have in my entire life and physically I have never felt better. Finally, I am truly starting to take care of my body the way I should: I am following weight watchers program with my husband and we are exercising about 5 days per week. I am trying to lose the excess weight for good this time and get my body in the right condition that it needs to be in. Today, I know that I can accomplish anything I want to and that I can walk through my worst fears. Open heart surgery was one of them and I pulled through with flying colors. It was NOT easy but I became stronger one day at a time.... I am so incredibly grateful for my life today and everyone who is a part of it. I am also grateful that we have this forum to share and be there for one another: It has meant so much to me. Keep on ticking!!!