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340 days ago

Alex Hunt, Jay Heagerty, Maria Diaz and 8 others reacted to this

Since my surgery in 2014, I thank my surgeon Dr. Castro with an annual life time achievement. This year, I summited White Mountain Peak, which is the third highest peak in CA. Prayers to this heart community.

Adam Pick Go David! Go! Still love flashing back to this post of yours... :) https://www.heart-valve-surgery.c ... Read more

Adam Pick Go David! Go! Still love flashing back to this post of yours... :) https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2015/09/22/hiking/

Dave's Hiking Success Story After Heart Surgery

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2015/09/22/hiking/

See the patient success story of Dave Augustus who hiked the Grand Canyon and Mount Whitney after heart surgery by Dr. Luis Castro.

David Augustus Thanks Adam, I have a ton of gratitude for you and this website. It was a beacon of hope that helped ... Read more

David Augustus Thanks Adam, I have a ton of gratitude for you and this website. It was a beacon of hope that helped with being a heart valve patient. I have many endeavors ahead and plan on sharing them all!

David Augustusposted a photo

446 days ago

Jill Boroniec, Frank Giovanniello , Rose Madura and 2 others reacted to this

A day of reflection & gratitude, as I celebrate 7 years with a fixed heart. Thank you Dr. Castro. Here's the family at Lake Tahoe last summer.

Marie Myers Nothing but blue skies!! Happy Anniversary!

Ana Brusso Happy anniversary David! Beautiful family and great background. God bless you

David Augustus Thank you!

David Augustusposted a photo

811 days ago

Susan Lynn, Phyllis Petersen, Joe Tarango and 4 others reacted to this

May 20th is my day of gratitude and reflection. It's my 6th anniversary of getting my heart fixed by Dr. Luis Castro and company. I always like to post a family picture that best captures the past year. Sandy, Ashley, Kady and me on the Island of Maui

Joe Tarango Happy Anniversary! Great picture of your happy family!

Rose Madura Beautiful family. Congratulations on your anniversary!

Marie Myers Wishing you many more happy, healthy anniversaries!

Adam Pick Wow!!! Great picture Dave. Wishing you another 6, 12, 24, 48 years of gratitude and reflection! Take ... Read more

Adam Pick Wow!!! Great picture Dave. Wishing you another 6, 12, 24, 48 years of gratitude and reflection! Take care and stay safe!

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella Happy Anniversary!

David Augustusposted a photo

1176 days ago

Susan Lynn, Joey Hardee, rich monoson and 10 others reacted to this

Five years ago today, I was blessed to have Dr. Castro fix my heart so I could continue to enjoy life. In the past five years, I have watched graduations, summited mountains and love my family. Forever grateful!

Happy 5 year anniversary David!
Beautiful picture and beautiful family.
Love the waterfall scenery. ... Read more

Happy 5 year anniversary David!
Beautiful picture and beautiful family.
Love the waterfall scenery.
Glad you're doing well and enjoying life.
Peace and blessings to you and your family!

Marie Myers Always good to hear a long-time good report!

I second that Marie!

Kate Rooney Awesome! Terrific! Enjoy every day!

Joey Hardee Wow, David. That's awesome. What a beautiful family. Thank you so much for coming back and updating. ... Read more

Joey Hardee Wow, David. That's awesome. What a beautiful family. Thank you so much for coming back and updating. It is super inspirational. We are the same age and have/had the same exact defect. I, too, have 2 daughters, one in college and one in high school. I have always been active with sports and working out as well. I'm going in next month for my replacement of AV and aorta. Can't tell you how much comfort I take in your story and update because I'm getting a little anxiety. :-)

Diane Esposito What a wonderful post! Happy 5 year anniversary!

Susan Lynn Happy Fifth Anniversary! You're a walking testimonial for adventure after OHS! Beautiful family, ... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy Fifth Anniversary! You're a walking testimonial for adventure after OHS! Beautiful family, too, David! Glad you're enjoying life! ❤🥂🍾

Barbara Wood Happy fifth! Great photo!

Adam Pick Amazing photo. A "Framer" for sure!

Tracy Fallu Happy 5 years! Love that you enjoy adventures with your family.

David Augustusposted a photo

1542 days ago

Jared Omariba, Kelly Stoll, NM Peacesine and 1 other reacted to this

It's been a great weekend. My youngest graduated from Texas Tech University and today I celebrate my four year anniversary of my aoritic valve and root being replaced by Dr. Castro. I've lived a lot of life these past four years.

Fatema Yaqubi Beautiful

Rose Madura Love to hear the anniversaries of heart surgery. Congratulations !

Sue Tom Congratulations on successful heart surgery anniversary. Beautiful family.

David Augustusposted a photo

1766 days ago

Tina Williams, Leslie Bakos, Shannon Gray and 4 others reacted to this

I recently celebrated my third anniversary of my mechanical valve by hiking the last 46 miles of the John Muir Trail which included a summit of Mt. Whitney (14,508'). For those pending surgery or those in recovery great things are in your future.

Gerald Poulton Thanks for sharing your successful surgery and recovery Davd.

Kathy Blank Awesome accomplishment David!

Rose Madura WOW! Very encouraging for us all.

David Augustusposted a photo

2144 days ago

Billy G, Steven Dean, Joshua Trimberger and 10 others reacted to this

On 9/12/16 thru 9/17/16, I celebrated two years of a repaired heart. I got to travel 75 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail from Yosemite to Sonora Pass, we gained over 14,200' and lost 13,188. It was a great adventure and I'm thankful for Dr. Castro.

Ellen Leng Thanks for your timing of kudos for Dr. Castrology and Sequoia. Pre-open Tuesday and mitral valve rep ... Read more

Ellen Leng Thanks for your timing of kudos for Dr. Castrology and Sequoia. Pre-open Tuesday and mitral valve repair on Wednesday.
I am also looking forward to resuming an active lifestyle. Keep it up!

Nancy Lewis And you look absolutely great. I'm hoping to be in such great shape two years from today. Had my re ... Read more

Nancy Lewis And you look absolutely great. I'm hoping to be in such great shape two years from today. Had my repair done on the 22nd.

Amy Steele Wonderful photo! You look great. What a trip... :-)

Darlene Smith Wow, you look great and your trip sounds amazing.

Corey Sines Truly inspiring, and uplifting to my spirits! As a future mech valve recipient, I hope to have the ... Read more

Corey Sines Truly inspiring, and uplifting to my spirits! As a future mech valve recipient, I hope to have the same active life as you afterwards. How are the INR checks with a trip like this?

David Augustus Corey-I get my INR checked every 2-3 weeks. I got it checked right before my trip and few days after ... Read more

David Augustus Corey-I get my INR checked every 2-3 weeks. I got it checked right before my trip and few days after I got home. Since extreme exercise can affect your INR, I adjusted my dose on the trail and was all good when I it checked again after my trip. Good luck with your procedure!!

Ashok Vaid have you travelled abroad after surgery ? how do you manage coumadin and INR when travelling around t ... Read more

Ashok Vaid have you travelled abroad after surgery ? how do you manage coumadin and INR when travelling around the world long term ? diet would change and wont this cause fluctuations in INR

David Augustusposted a photo

2272 days ago

Stephen Doherty, Emily Rowley, Cathleen DeWitt and 19 others reacted to this

Two years ago today, Dr. Castro, Dr. Harmon and the amazing nurses at Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital, replaced my aortic valve and root. I will be ever thankful for the kindness that I received while I was at Sequoia Hospital. I'm also thankful for the