Home > Community > Patient News Feed > El McRae

El's Guestbook

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 7, 2021

Send El a Guestbook Below

My Guestbook

Write a Note for El

El McRae got a guestbook from John Cook
1 year ago (May 2, 2025)
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 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... Read more.
Ruth joy, heart valve patient
El McRae got a guestbook from Ruth joy
1 year ago (December 1, 2024)
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... Read more.
Ruth joy, heart valve patient
El McRae got a guestbook from Ruth joy
2 years ago (July 17, 2024)
Hi Beth , Welcome home and welcome to recovery 😊

Upcoming Surgeries

Lisa Eastman, heart valve patient
Lisa Eastman
Mitral Regurgitation
July 27, 2026
Patrick Wraight, heart valve patient
Patrick Wraight
Aortic Regurgitation
July 29, 2026
Jennifer Riordan, heart valve patient
Jennifer Riordan
Aortic Regurgitation
July 29, 2026

Surgeon Spotlight

Sponsored Information
Dr. Vinay Badhwar, heart valve surgeon
Dr. Vinay Badhwar

Dr. Badhwar is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed thousands of heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques including robot-assisted techniques.

See Patient Reviews

Heart Valve Hospitals

Sponsored Information
Search Hospitals