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David Augustusposted a photo

96 days ago

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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.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 with being a heart valve patient. I have many endeavors ahead and plan on sharing them all!

David Augustusposted a photo

201 days ago

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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

566 days ago

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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 care and stay safe!

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella Happy Anniversary!

David Augustusposted a photo

932 days ago

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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.
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. It is super inspirational. We are the same age and have/had ... 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, 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

1297 days ago

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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

1521 days ago

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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

1899 days ago

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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 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 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 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 I got home. Since extreme exercise can affect your INR, ... 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 the world long term ? diet would change and wont this cause fluctuations in INR

David Augustusposted a photo

2027 days ago

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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

Petey Bello Congratulation David!!! Great pictures ;)

Cathleen DeWitt Congrats!! Awesome photo!

David Augustusposted a photo

2392 days ago

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Rim to Rim 2015

Tammy Pilcher Congratulations David! Beautiful photo of two happy faces!

David Augustusposted a photo

2567 days ago

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Thanksgiving 2014-I'm thankful that I can continue to be there for my family and we (Sandy and I) could visit our daughters in Texas.

Joan Napier What a beautiful family!

Tammy Pilcher Beautiful!

David Augustusposted a photo

2583 days ago

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I took this photo at the top of Cardiac Hill which is located on the Dipsea Trail. The Dipsea Trail host the oldest annual cross country race which starts in Mill Valley climbs over Mt. Tam to Stinson Beach. My 6 month old valve passed the test as we di

Melinda Hacker Awesome!

Terrie Syvertsen Congratulations to you and your valve! When my husband and I first met 38 yrs. ago we used to take his daughter for adventure hikes on Mt. Tam on weekends. ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Congratulations to you and your valve! When my husband and I first met 38 yrs. ago we used to take his daughter for adventure hikes on Mt. Tam on weekends. Beautiful memories and I hope someday in the future to make another trip and just be able to "Walk" to the top again!
Continued progress in health and I am really happy to see such a great, happy expression on your face. Bless you and your Family!

David Augustusposted a photo

2623 days ago

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Holly Geary David,
You are my hero! I am currently 4 weeks out from same procedure and walking 2-3 miles per day. , but hoping to up mileage this week. I plan to be skiing in Tahoe January 2015.

David Augustusposted a photo

2623 days ago

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On September 20th I celebrated my fourth month anniversary with a 5 mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail with my Sigma Chi Fraternity brothers. We started at the Sonora Pass and ... Read more

Adam Pick David, I could not be more happy for you! What a great way to celebrate! Congratulations on your 4-month anniversary! Keep on tickin' and hikin'!

David Augustus Adam, thank you so much. My wife Sandy (cardiac nurse) and I have been sharing this website with the growing community we encounter. I know this site helped ... Read more

David Augustus Adam, thank you so much. My wife Sandy (cardiac nurse) and I have been sharing this website with the growing community we encounter. I know this site helped us get through this challenge in our lives and we want to pay forward. Thanks so much and we keep tickin' :)