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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

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Brian Ruff added photos to a journal post
1 year ago (October 3, 2024)
Hello, friends. Yesterday marks the six-month anniversary of my aortic aneurysm repair and valve replacement. I thought I'd give an update, especially for any of you that may be at the start of your heart journey and are filled with anxiety about the unknown, as I was. Spoiler alert: while... Read more.
1 year ago (October 3, 2024)
You look like Jim Cramer of cnbc. Hope you are doing well.
1 year ago (October 3, 2024)
Well Brian. Very inspiring. We are on the same timeline and it was great to read your update. 🥳
1 year ago (October 3, 2024)
Thank you so much for your awesome update. So good to hear how well you are doing and so great that you are back to acting!!!
1 year ago (October 3, 2024)
Brian, absolutely relate and agree with your two truths. After my aortic valve sparing surgery in Nov 2022, I made it my primary job to go thru Cardiac Rehab and then continue my own light aerobic training on an indoor bicycle. I too had a setback of a collapsed lung... Read more.
1 year ago (October 3, 2024)
What a great update Brian. Congratulations!
1 year ago (October 4, 2024)
I go in for my open heart Aortic repair or replacement 10/15. I'm scared, nervous and excited all in one bundle. Thanks for the update
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2 years ago (June 11, 2024)
Ten weeks post-op as of today. Rehab is in full swing. Starting to do some light intervals on the treadmill where I alternate between fast walking and light jogging. I'm sore the next morning, but man, does it feel good to be sore again. When I was preparing for surgery,... Read more.
2 years ago (June 11, 2024)
Thanks for the book recommendation, Brian! Going to check it out while I am recovering. It's inspiring to hear where you are at 10 weeks post op!
2 years ago (June 11, 2024)
Doing awesome Brian. Continued success with recovery.
2 years ago (June 11, 2024)
Break a leg Brian! Continued success in your endeavors and good health. 👍🙏❤️
Brian Ruff added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (May 28, 2024)
Eight weeks post-op as of today. First full day back at work. Fortunate that my commute is about twenty steps from my bedroom to my home office. How am I? If you're of a certain age, you're probably familiar with the scene in "The Empire Strikes Back" when Luke cuts... Read more.
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2 years ago (May 28, 2024)
Well done. You will reach those goals. Thanks for the update.
2 years ago (May 28, 2024)
Yup, my husband kept saying to me "This too shall pass"….Glad you are back at work!
2 years ago (May 28, 2024)
Right on!
2 years ago (May 28, 2024)
You've got a great outlook and plan! HA! my surgery was the day after Thanksgiving, the holiday season. I loosened up on my normally restrictive sugar and "holiday cheer" intake just the compensate for the otherwise post-op unpleasantness.
2 years ago (May 28, 2024)
Love your post Brian, a great blend of realism, patience and hope! That personal mantra is a keeper! ❤️🩹👍🏻
2 years ago (May 28, 2024)
Great post Brian. Your attitude will help you. Patience is a virtue. ❤️🩹

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