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1775 days ago

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Paul Jenkins posted a note for Michael that says:

Great story Mike. Hope that you're still fighting fit! Best wishes - Paul

Michael Culpepper Thanks, Paul. Yep, been working on it. Since my last posting in 2014, I retired (mainly to be support ... Read more

Michael Culpepper Thanks, Paul. Yep, been working on it. Since my last posting in 2014, I retired (mainly to be support for my wife and for my now 93 yr old Dad). We returned from Stuttgart Germany to the Kansas City area. My mitral valve repair was a glowing success. Cardiologists here in the KC area have done sequences of EKGs and echocardiograms -- they tell me all is functioning perfectly and I have a heart that looks like it should be in a 40 year old.

I go to a local fitness center where I work with a personal trainer 3 days per week. I also have my own treadmill and hit it about 6 days per week. My sessions vary, but am currently on an average pace of 10-11 minutes per mile, and usually do 3-5 miles per session. I just can't let myself vegitate. Gotta stay active.

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2871 days ago

jnewman833@aol.com posted a note for Michael that says:

Hi Michael; I've appreciated your notes and comments, as I launch down the same road in 10 days. Surgery scheduled for 8/24 and my condition is very similar. ...Read more

Hi Michael; I've appreciated your notes and comments, as I launch down the same road in 10 days. Surgery scheduled for 8/24 and my condition is very similar. Hoping for some similarity in outcome and recovery, too. Hope you continue to improve and that you're back to "normal" soon!

Michael Culpepper Best wishes. My caregivers were WIZARDS. Sincerely hope you have similar results. I am up to 5 mile w ... Read more

Michael Culpepper Best wishes. My caregivers were WIZARDS. Sincerely hope you have similar results. I am up to 5 mile walks at sub-16 minute per mile pace.

Let us know how you are doing.

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2877 days ago

Kels posted a note for Michael that says:

Hi Mike Good day to you :) So glad you are well on your way. Four weeks already your doing well with your walking well done. Keep smiling you have a new ...Read more

Hi Mike Good day to you :) So glad you are well on your way. Four weeks already your doing well with your walking well done. Keep smiling you have a new journey to walk on with your newly fixed heart Best wishes

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2882 days ago

Mary.(Mia) posted a note for Michael that says:

Hello brother Mike. So glad you.are doing well. I love all the tidbits of suggestions you left for our heart community. I plan on cardiac rehab as soon as ...Read more

Hello brother Mike. So glad you.are doing well. I love all the tidbits of suggestions you left for our heart community. I plan on cardiac rehab as soon as docs let.me go. This.is an adventure and my.life has been forever changed not just physicaaly, but emotionnall, spiritually. I really had to put my trust in the Lord and be at peace with.the decisions we made. This peace finally came about one week pre~op. My.famiky.and friends have been there every step of the way. Keep in touch with our heart community. Butterfly kisses all the way from Michigan.

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2884 days ago

David Packer posted a note for Michael that says:

Glad to know you are doing well. Keep up the good work!

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2884 days ago

Kels posted a note for Michael that says:

Hi Micheal Wow you are doing well I'm only at the start of my journey. Have pre op chat on wed so I still have a long way to go. Having said that its always ...Read more

Hi Micheal Wow you are doing well I'm only at the start of my journey. Have pre op chat on wed so I still have a long way to go. Having said that its always good to hear how well folks are doing after surgery best wishes

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2888 days ago

Bob Osmachenko posted a note for Michael that says:

Hey Michael. Sage advice for the weary heart traveller. Thank you for thinking of us and putting it into perspective ie: permutations and combinations of ...Read more

Hey Michael. Sage advice for the weary heart traveller. Thank you for thinking of us and putting it into perspective ie: permutations and combinations of pains, procedures and healings. Good work!!

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2890 days ago

Kels posted a note for Michael that says:

Hi Michael just read your kind words . Its nice to be able to share the same feelings that many other go through before and after their ops. I'm still waiting ...Read more

Hi Michael just read your kind words . Its nice to be able to share the same feelings that many other go through before and after their ops. I'm still waiting for a date for me. At this point I'm much calmer now than I was. I was in a right state for about 3 weeks. How long this feeling will last I dont know. Glad to hear all went well for you take care

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2890 days ago

Mary posted a note for Michael that says:

Oh Michael, how wonderful to read of your experience! Your words are reassuring. Thank you for sharing your pre and post surgery experiences with us.

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2893 days ago

Mary (Mia) posted a note for Michael that says:

Michael, I am so happy that all went well for you, Thank you for giving your heart family a day by day of notes that will help those of us that are going ...Read more

Michael, I am so happy that all went well for you, Thank you for giving your heart family a day by day of notes that will help those of us that are going to be having valve repair or replacements in the future. Be sure to take care of yourself and keep us updated as you begin this new wonderful gift of a healthier heart!