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121 days ago

John Cook posted a note for El that says:

How long was it after your surgery before you were running again?

That’s one of my main anxieties. I’m not fast, but I’ve been making steady ...Read more

How long was it after your surgery before you were running again?

That’s one of my main anxieties. I’m not fast, but I’ve been making steady progress over the last 3 years as I’ve been working on recovering my health.

El McRae Hi John,
I started a cardio rehab program at 8 weeks. I highly recommend doing Cardio rehab as I w ... Read more

El McRae Hi John,
I started a cardio rehab program at 8 weeks. I highly recommend doing Cardio rehab as I was anxious to get back in a gym. So I was there for 5 weeks, 2 times a week on treadmill, bike and very light weights. I lost so much upper body strength that it took me months to get most back. But running came quick especially because in rehab I wore heart monitor to make sure all ok.

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273 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for El that says:

Hi El ,
Welcome to recovery .
Have you checked the side affects of any medication ? Some painkillers can can eventually cause headaches . When did you ...Read more

Hi El ,
Welcome to recovery .
Have you checked the side affects of any medication ? Some painkillers can can eventually cause headaches . When did you last have your sight checked / Glasses prescription .
Is there anything in your diet that could be affecting you and giving you headaches ?
Are you drinking enough fluids ? Are you having more or less caffeine ? Have you changed what you are eating ? Is there anything in the home that could be causing headaches ?
I hope it improves soon .
It is still early days and you are doing really well.

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411 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for El that says:

Hi Beth ,
Welcome home and welcome to recovery

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411 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for El that says:

Hi El, It's Adam Pick, the patient who started this website. I'm sorry to inform you that the last two pictures you uploaded were not successfully uploaded ...Read more

Hi El, It's Adam Pick, the patient who started this website. I'm sorry to inform you that the last two pictures you uploaded were not successfully uploaded onto our system. There was a small issue that occurred during a website update that caused this issue. I'm so sorry about this. If you would like to upload the pictures again, please do. Again, my apologies for the confusion. Thanks for your understanding! Adam

El McRae No problem Adam. I was trying to share my picture from Saturday as I was leaving to come home just 4 ... Read more

El McRae No problem Adam. I was trying to share my picture from Saturday as I was leaving to come home just 4 nights in hospital! 👍 Beth

Adam Pick

Grace Mason Looking great Beth!

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414 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for El that says:

Hi Beth ,
Welcome to recovery

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415 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for El that says:

Thinking of you Beth! You must be feeling a bit less exhausted and hungry by about now. Hope it all went really well. Every day gets easier, as a heart... Read more

Thinking of you Beth! You must be feeling a bit less exhausted and hungry by about now. Hope it all went really well. Every day gets easier, as a heart warrior

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419 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for El that says:

Almost there. Try to focus on that you soon with be “fixed”. You can control only so much. After the surgery, know that you will incredibly ...Read more

Almost there. Try to focus on that you soon with be “fixed”. You can control only so much. After the surgery, know that you will incredibly exhausted, but each day will rapidly get stronger. Be patient with your expectations. Thinking of you❤️

El McRae Thank you. I’m very nervous but trying to think positive. Beth

Valerie Allen Beth, being in recovery is a whole lot better than the lead up. Best wishes and check in when you can ... Read more

Valerie Allen Beth, being in recovery is a whole lot better than the lead up. Best wishes and check in when you can!

Suzette Schear Sending you prayers hugs and wishes for a good surgery, trust in the process.

Sue Maize Beth, you are in excellent hands tmrw with Dr. Burke—trust God to be watching over you and your tea ... Read more

Sue Maize Beth, you are in excellent hands tmrw with Dr. Burke—trust God to be watching over you and your team from start to finish. Sleep well tonight! Praying for you! ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

Nancy Bukowski You got this, Beth! You will soon be in recovery.

Ana Brusso Lifting you up in prayer for your successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura Godspeed.❤️‍🩹

Margaret France Prayers 🙏

Karen Hommel Prayers for a smooth recovery Beth 🙏

Grace Mason Sending well wishes El , (or do you go by Beth)❤️‍🩹

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419 days ago

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Dan Fouratt posted a note for El that says:

Good luck tomorrow

El McRae Thank you so much. Beth

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419 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for El that says:

Hi Beth ,
Wishing you good luck for your surgery tomorrow .

El McRae Thank you! Beth

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419 days ago

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Betsy Davenport posted a note for El that says:

I'm thinking about you for tomorrow. How are you doing, today?

El McRae Thank you. I’m so so nervous as I’ve never been in hospital except for wisdom teeth in college � ... Read more

El McRae Thank you. I’m so so nervous as I’ve never been in hospital except for wisdom teeth in college 😳

Betsy Davenport I think you'll feel well taken care of. Best of luck, and see you when you're on the other side of th ... Read more

Betsy Davenport I think you'll feel well taken care of. Best of luck, and see you when you're on the other side of things.

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419 days ago

Juli Gorence Fernandez posted a note for El that says:

Hi El,

I was diagnosed with stenosis of the Aorta valve with my valve being bicuspid too in February 2023. I finally after educating myself and getting ...Read more

Hi El,

I was diagnosed with stenosis of the Aorta valve with my valve being bicuspid too in February 2023. I finally after educating myself and getting brave enough to have surgery, I finally did it in January 2024. I am 6 months in recovery and doing well.
Still getting stronger everyday.
I didn't qualify for the TAVR surgery. I will plan to have this when I have to replace my biological valve 7 to 15 years.
Good luck. You got this!

El McRae Thank you! Good to hear. Beth

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421 days ago

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Gillian Hanson posted a note for El that says:

Good luck for your upcoming surgery! I guess these days TAVRs are done rather than the donor aortic valve & root replacement I had done 23½yrs ago ...Read more

Good luck for your upcoming surgery! I guess these days TAVRs are done rather than the donor aortic valve & root replacement I had done 23½yrs ago for a small stenosed bicuspid aortic valve. Thought Id let you know I am still fit and well at 82 years of age and surgery was nothing to be afraid of. Gillian xxx

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426 days ago

Betsy Davenport posted a note for El that says:

Your surgery is on a day I will never forget. I became a mother on July 9. It'll be easy to keep you in mind that day. I'm down the road from you in the next ...Read more

Your surgery is on a day I will never forget. I became a mother on July 9. It'll be easy to keep you in mind that day. I'm down the road from you in the next state and I wish you well.

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428 days ago

Adam Pick reacted to this

Ruth joy posted a note for El that says:

Hi Beth ,
Welcome

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