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116 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for rich that says:

Congratulations rich !
Years and years of disciplined hard work has paid off

rich monoson Thank you Ruth!

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339 days ago

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Lisa R. posted a note for rich that says:

Rich, Congrats on so much progress. Your scar is barely noticeable. The competitors and audience thought it was another line of definition! Lol! Regards, ...Read more

Rich, Congrats on so much progress. Your scar is barely noticeable. The competitors and audience thought it was another line of definition! Lol! Regards, Lisa

rich monoson Dear Lisa, thank you so much for you kind message! It's been a fun journey and one of deep gratitude ... Read more

rich monoson Dear Lisa, thank you so much for you kind message! It's been a fun journey and one of deep gratitude (especially to the HVS community).

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339 days ago

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Felix Sanjurjo jr. posted a note for rich that says:

You're an inspiration...may you have many, many blessed years to come.

rich monoson Thank you very much Felix. Sorry for the late response but I'm embarrassed to admit I'm still not cer ... Read more

rich monoson Thank you very much Felix. Sorry for the late response but I'm embarrassed to admit I'm still not certain how to navigate this website. I'm a tech dinosaur. Much appreciation Felix!

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534 days ago

Liz Draeger posted a note for rich that says:

How are you doing since surgery???

rich monoson Hi Liz, doing incredible. The surgery is a miraculous procedure. How are you? Sorry for the late resp ... Read more

rich monoson Hi Liz, doing incredible. The surgery is a miraculous procedure. How are you? Sorry for the late response. I still haven't figured out navigating this site!

Liz Draeger Same here on navigation! Feeling fabulous! Win the next competition!!!!

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535 days ago

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Kathleen Young posted a note for rich that says:

My name is kathleen my husband needs aortic valve replacement he has aortic regurgitation looking at the pictures of your scar and how you are doing gives us ...Read more

My name is kathleen my husband needs aortic valve replacement he has aortic regurgitation looking at the pictures of your scar and how you are doing gives us alot of hope thank you for sharing with us

rich monoson Hi Kathleen, please forgive my late response. I still dont know how to navigate HVS website. How is y ... Read more

rich monoson Hi Kathleen, please forgive my late response. I still dont know how to navigate HVS website. How is your husband? Ironically the scar was the least of my concerns going in but glad it healed pretty well.

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535 days ago

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Mike Dotson posted a note for rich that says:

Hey Rich, Reading your valve replacement is incredibly inspiring. I’m in the on deck circle for mine. I wanted to ask, do you feel like your are back ...Read more

Hey Rich, Reading your valve replacement is incredibly inspiring. I’m in the on deck circle for mine. I wanted to ask, do you feel like your are back 100% from your presurgery days? I’m an ex-runner who transitioned to strength training after chronic Achilles/bone spur issues took the fun out of it. I’ve always enjoyed challenging myself, but now I feel like I’m going to have to drastically modify my activities and workout regimen. If you don’t mind a couple of questions...What have been your post surgery limitations, if any? What have been your biggest surprises or challenges with the process? Best Regards, Mike D.

rich monoson Mike, I'm so sorry for the delayed response. IT and technology are not my specialties. The post surgi ... Read more

rich monoson Mike, I'm so sorry for the delayed response. IT and technology are not my specialties. The post surgical experience has been amazing. There are no cardiovascular limitations with post op training. I'm limited orthopedically (two shoulder surgeries, elbow and both knee surgeries etc). I cannot recommend strength training enough. The eliptical machine has been a great running replacement (bilateral achilles tendonopathy). Please let me know how you are doing at at least I know how to respond now!

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1148 days ago

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Mike Roskowinski posted a note for rich that says:

Hey Rich. I think the Vikings are going to do good this year. Added some more pass catchers and also working on the offensive line in the draft. Hope the Giants ...Read more

Hey Rich. I think the Vikings are going to do good this year. Added some more pass catchers and also working on the offensive line in the draft. Hope the Giants rebuilding goes well. It will be a different team this year without Odell. Lots of Barkley.

rich monoson No Odell and No soap opera. He's amazing but became such a distraction. It will be a great football s ... Read more

rich monoson No Odell and No soap opera. He's amazing but became such a distraction. It will be a great football season knowing all this heart stuff is behind us. Take care Mike.

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1200 days ago

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Tim Saint posted a note for rich that says:

G'day Rich, what sort of aortic valve did you go with?

rich monoson Hi Tim. I went with the ON X valve. Dr. recommended highly and it's supposed to lessen the coumadin d ... Read more

rich monoson Hi Tim. I went with the ON X valve. Dr. recommended highly and it's supposed to lessen the coumadin dosage required.

Tim Saint 👍thanks for the response Rich, I am leaning towards the same decision. Continued strong recovery t ... Read more

Tim Saint 👍thanks for the response Rich, I am leaning towards the same decision. Continued strong recovery to you & a long healthy life ahead. All the best.

rich monoson Tim, thanks for the very kind words. Please update on how you are proceeding. Best of health Tim

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1206 days ago

Joey Hardee posted a note for rich that says:

Hey Rich! Checking on you. Hoping your recovery is going smoothly. Update when you are up to it.

rich monoson Joey, Thank you. I'm doing beyond incredible. I can almost say I enjoyed the experience. Had some pos ... Read more

rich monoson Joey, Thank you. I'm doing beyond incredible. I can almost say I enjoyed the experience. Had some post surgical Afib but doing amazing! Thank you Joey!

rich monoson Joey, Thank you. I'm doing beyond incredible. I can almost say I enjoyed the experience. Had some pos ... Read more

rich monoson Joey, Thank you. I'm doing beyond incredible. I can almost say I enjoyed the experience. Had some post surgical Afib but doing amazing! Thank you Joey!

Joey Hardee Awesome news, Rich! Made my day! You are really doing fabulous. Thank you for the inspiration, Rich!

rich monoson Joey, with a 99% plus success rate and the chance to have a long and quality life.....it's a miracle ... Read more

rich monoson Joey, with a 99% plus success rate and the chance to have a long and quality life.....it's a miracle that we have available to us. Go in strong and hard which I get the feeling you will do.

Joey Hardee Thanks Rich! I am following your lead, as well as many others that have been through and will go thro ... Read more

Joey Hardee Thanks Rich! I am following your lead, as well as many others that have been through and will go through before me. I am sure the anxiety will build a bit as the date approaches but I have set a lot of goals for recovery and I am focused on getting to those and starting to work toward them now, as if the surgery is a step in the process. It is certainly amazing what can be done now and we should all feel blessed to be living in this time.

rich monoson Joey, great attitude and perfect approach. Concern yourself with what you can control. Let the surgic ... Read more

rich monoson Joey, great attitude and perfect approach. Concern yourself with what you can control. Let the surgical team do their thing while you're taking a nap. When you wake up the balls in your court. Just like with Minnesota Mike youre going to do great. Joey, in a crazy way I almost enjoyed this experience/challenge. Where can you to a surgery with 99+ success rate, know your life will improve dramatically, have lovely caring nurses and hospital staff attending to your every need. They make it easy for you to be successful. Your attitude= a no doubt situation.

rich monoson Joey, great attitude and perfect approach. Concern yourself with what you can control. Let the surgic ... Read more

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1209 days ago

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Joey Hardee posted a note for rich that says:

Hey Rich! Sent a prayer out for you this morning. Hope everything goes smoothly and you recover well and quickly. Update when you feel up to it. Take care!