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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Today was my one year AVR anniversary. It seems like a distant memory now. I found myself thinking a lot today about my surgery. I remember worrying whether I would still be able to do all of the same things I love doing after my operation (e.g., surf,

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Marie Myers

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Happy Anniversary! I totally understand how the surgery feels like a distant memory. I feel the same way...

Carlos Banuelos

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Not sure why my message above got cut off but here it is in full: Today was my one year AVR anniversary. It seems like a distant memory now. I found myself thinking a lot today about my surgery. I remember worrying whether I would still be able to do... Read more.

John Roland

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Great post Carlos. 3 months post op I was also back to normal but it was a struggle in the beginning. Rock on and surf hard.

Steve Kremer

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Nice. Congrats. Good beer choice as well. Love that stuff. Awesome to see you doing well.

Herb Greenberg

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Excellent, Carlos! Congrats. The human body's ability to heal never ceases to amaze! I was surprised how quickly things returned to normal for me. Thanks again for the call, emails and your insight.

Anonymous

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Well done Carlos. Congratulations and keep it up. God bless

Rob Sparling

6 years ago (July 19, 2020)

Great post, Carlos. Cheers!

Carlos Banuelos uploaded a photo

7 years ago (July 17, 2019)

Out of icu now. Definitely some discomfort but not feeling too bad less than 24 hours after surgery. Went with a mini-sternotomy instead of thoracotomy.

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Rose Madura

7 years ago (July 17, 2019)

Amazing that you've already posted. Welcome to the recovery side.

Tim Miller

7 years ago (July 17, 2019)

look great! Hope you continue to do well.

Dan Baltazor

7 years ago (July 17, 2019)

Welcome to recovery!!!!

Susan Lynn

7 years ago (July 17, 2019)

Looking great! Every day makes a big difference in recovery. You'll be surprised how much better you feel after the anesthesia is out of your system. Your next assignment when you're feeling up to it - Walk. Walk. Walk. Rest. Repeat. That's the key to getting out of there! All... Read more.

Bradley Dunn

7 years ago (July 17, 2019)

Awesome - I agree with Susan. I also can't believe your are already posting. 24 hours out of surgery I was wanting to pluck my eyes out with a fork.