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2612 days ago

Shannon Gray, Susan Lynn, Susan Lynn and 7 others reacted to this

True miracle worker, Chief of Cardiac Surgery Dr. Lámelas! 3+ years ago and going strong!

Debbie Kelly I am so very thankful that he is now in Houston. Our city has been blessed with one of the best, or ... Read more

Debbie Kelly I am so very thankful that he is now in Houston. Our city has been blessed with one of the best, or perhaps, the best! Congratulations on your 3+ years.

Dan Baltazor ❤️💪!

Rita Savelis Looking good Enrique!

Rob Sparling Great pic! Our surgeons are so kind and generous!

Ricky Stutts Great surgeon. Thankful every day for Dr. Lamelas. Last day in Houston Dec. 21. He returns to Miami t ... Read more

Ricky Stutts Great surgeon. Thankful every day for Dr. Lamelas. Last day in Houston Dec. 21. He returns to Miami to practice

Enrique Kposted a photo

3135 days ago

Matthew Russo, Cathleen Weed, Jeanette Davidson and 7 others reacted to this

6 month check up! Piggy Valve working 100%. Life is good!

Marie Myers Great report! Hope mine looks that good!!

Enrique K Thanks Marie! You will have a great report as well. Hope you are doing well!

Cathleen Weed That is a FANTASTIC report!! 💪🏆🌟👍❤️

Scott Killian GR8 !

Laura Jacobs Congratulations Enrique!!!! Well done!

Jeanette Davidson Wohoo! So glad to hear it!💕

Judy Stokes God is great!!!

Civita Fahey Awesome Enrique.. I have my first echo in August after my replacement in April (looking forward to th ... Read more

Civita Fahey Awesome Enrique.. I have my first echo in August after my replacement in April (looking forward to the same results)!

Rita Savelis That doctor has a lot of letters after his name.
Way to go Enrique. You're normally functioning!

Enrique K Thanks Cathleen, Scott, Laura, Jeanette, Civita, Judy and Rita. I'm so blessed to be part of this co ... Read more

Enrique K Thanks Cathleen, Scott, Laura, Jeanette, Civita, Judy and Rita. I'm so blessed to be part of this community.

Petey Bello Awesome, Congratulations on the great news!

Enrique Kposted a photo

3138 days ago

Rita Savelis Hi Enrique. Is pink sea salt heart healthy?
I've got low blood pressure so salt is something I need m ... Read more

Rita Savelis Hi Enrique. Is pink sea salt heart healthy?
I've got low blood pressure so salt is something I need more of, according to cardiologists... and I do love Brittany sea salt.
Hope you are doing well.

Civita Fahey I'ver read that its better. I am also using it.. seems less salty to me. but its good.

Phyllis Petersen I love this stuff! Rita, generally it has the same amount of sodium as regular table salt, but you us ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I love this stuff! Rita, generally it has the same amount of sodium as regular table salt, but you usually use less of it. It also does not have iodine, so you'll need to get that elsewhere.

Enrique K Hi Rita, great to hear from you! Yes you use less salt and it's very tasty. You can use it as a healt ... Read more

Enrique K Hi Rita, great to hear from you! Yes you use less salt and it's very tasty. You can use it as a healthier option to processed salt. The right salt in the right amount is actually very good for your health. Pink Himalayan sea salt contains alot of minerals,calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron, so it does more than just make your food taste better. This is also better than Sea Salt. Hope everything keeps on going well for you.

Enrique Kposted a photo

3196 days ago

Civita Fahey, Noreen Kitchen, Cathleen Weed and 4 others reacted to this

Healthy and Tasty 😋. Eat right live longer👌

Catie B I looove steel cut oats. I throw a few dried cherries in and yum!

Enrique K Hi Catie, I cut banana, put a little cinnamon, crushed walnuts and throw in some strawberries. It's ... Read more

Enrique K Hi Catie, I cut banana, put a little cinnamon, crushed walnuts and throw in some strawberries. It's so delicious, tasty and very healthy.

Catie B Nice! :D

Rose Madura I love the steel cut oats. Just tried them recently. I usually add strawberries and walnuts with a ... Read more

Rose Madura I love the steel cut oats. Just tried them recently. I usually add strawberries and walnuts with a little almond milk. Wonderful!

Enrique Kposted a photo

3197 days ago

Cathleen Weed, Shannon Gray, Barbara Wood and 1 other reacted to this

Since I had heart valve surgery this bracelet travels with me everywhere I go.

Henry Brouwer Where did you get this, Enrique? This is an great idea.

Nice ! They are Great I have one as well and I think you can never have too much backup when you go t ... Read more

Nice ! They are Great I have one as well and I think you can never have too much backup when you go through these surgeries. God Bless My Friend!

Noreen Kitchen I just ordered mine!

Enrique K Hey Henry, I ordered mine at Americanmedical-id.com. I ordered the bundle pack silicone flex to have ... Read more

Enrique K Hey Henry, I ordered mine at Americanmedical-id.com. I ordered the bundle pack silicone flex to have different colors.

Keith, yes they are great and waterproof;-)

Noreen, great decision!

Everyone should have one as a necklace or bracelet. On the back I have emergency phone numbers just incase!

Henry Brouwer Very nice. Thx very much Enrique.

Enrique K My pleasure Henry! If you need anything else let me know.

Noreen Kitchen I work in the hospital and so hand washing is a constant thing I thought having the silicone bands wo ... Read more

Noreen Kitchen I work in the hospital and so hand washing is a constant thing I thought having the silicone bands would be best

Noreen Kitchen I work in the hospital and so hand washing is a constant thing I thought having the silicone bands wo ... Read more

Noreen Kitchen I work in the hospital and so hand washing is a constant thing I thought having the silicone bands would be best

Enrique Kposted a photo

3205 days ago

Cathleen Weed, Terrie Hodges, Barbara Wood and 1 other reacted to this

Minimal Invasive ARR AND AVR Oct 9, 2016. Feeling 100%

Cathleen Weed You're so lucky Enrique! Can't even tell there's any scar at all! 🌟

Enrique K Thanks Cathleen! Feel great and look great. BTW- I like your eating and excercise regimens. 😉 You ... Read more

Enrique K Thanks Cathleen! Feel great and look great. BTW- I like your eating and excercise regimens. 😉 You're a true inspiration and thank you for all your advices, suggestions and honest comments. I have learned a lot from since you joined this site. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.

Civita Fahey Enrique is that a thoracotomy? did they cut through the sternum at all?

Enrique K Hi Civita, no they didn't cut my sternum as it was minimal invasive surgery. It was through the righ ... Read more

Enrique K Hi Civita, no they didn't cut my sternum as it was minimal invasive surgery. It was through the right side of my chest through my ribs.

Civita Fahey Thanks.. I asked about that and my surgeon prefers the "minimally invasive" in the sense that they on ... Read more

Civita Fahey Thanks.. I asked about that and my surgeon prefers the "minimally invasive" in the sense that they only cut about 2" of the sternum instead of the full sternotomy .. Mini sternotomy is what he said.. they used to do the thoracotomy which doesn't cut the sternum but found a higher risk of infection, is what I was told.. either way, I'm hoping for a routine and successful surgery and recovery.. best.. civita

Enrique K You will do great Civita!

Civita Fahey Thanks..

Enrique Kposted a photo

3486 days ago

Chris Vereb, ConNie Romo, Elaine Cutri reacted to this

Resting Heart Rate:-)

Ashley Molyneaux Much better than mine! :)

Enrique Kposted a photo

3518 days ago

Elaine Cutri, ConNie Romo, Chris Vereb and 3 others reacted to this

Perfect Report! Feeling blessed.

Eddie Patton Sweet!

ConNie Romo Awesome!

Enrique K Thank Eddie and Connie hope you guys are doing great! I have been an outsider lately but we are all h ... Read more

Enrique K Thank Eddie and Connie hope you guys are doing great! I have been an outsider lately but we are all heart warriors. I wish everyone who is undergoing surgery or will be having surgery much success. I truly have never felt like this since I got diagnosed 3 years ago! Will be checking in periodically to see how everyone is doing. Much love to everyone!

Sophia Ridley A truly A* report! You must be over the moon. I'm hoping for the same come July!

Ashley Molyneaux Amazing! Congrats!

Enrique K Hi Sophia, Hope you get the same results in July! I will be praying for you as well;-).

Thanks A ... Read more

Enrique K Hi Sophia, Hope you get the same results in July! I will be praying for you as well;-).

Thanks Ashley! Good luck with everything!

Eddie Patton Good to hear from you. Doing great here. One year next Saturday. Going skydiving with my kids!

Petey Bello Great news - congrats!!! Glad you are doing well ..

Jean Raber Wow, and verified by Ralph Nader!

Anne Walpole I wondered why I hadn't heard from Ralph Nader this election year! I guess he's been busy! with medic ... Read more

Anne Walpole I wondered why I hadn't heard from Ralph Nader this election year! I guess he's been busy! with medical school, etc.

Kate Watson So glad to see it Enrique! Congrats!

Enrique K Hey Eddie, Sky Diving you're a Daredevil:-). Its great to hear from you as well. Glad you are doing ... Read more

Enrique K Hey Eddie, Sky Diving you're a Daredevil:-). Its great to hear from you as well. Glad you are doing very well! Take care my friend.

Enrique K Thank Patty! Hope you are doing well!

Enrique K Hey Jean, what a coincidence right! Ralph Nadar. Take Care!

Enrique K Anne! Lol!

Enrique K Hi Kate! How are you doing! Things get better every day right! Hope that you are getting accustomed t ... Read more

Enrique K Hi Kate! How are you doing! Things get better every day right! Hope that you are getting accustomed to your new valves and feeling well. Sending you big hugs!

Kate Watson Thanks Enrique- I'm moving along and making progress. Still thinking about a clothing invention to dr ... Read more

Kate Watson Thanks Enrique- I'm moving along and making progress. Still thinking about a clothing invention to drown out the sound of my valves though :)

Enrique Kposted a photo

3537 days ago

Kate Watson, Nap Garcia, Chris Vereb and 2 others reacted to this

Surgery by Dr. Joseph Lamelas. G-d bless you!

Kate Watson Healed up nicely!

Nap Garcia Was that minimal invasive? Or sternotomy?

Enrique K Hello Nat, that was minimal invasive surgery.

Kate, yes it's a 2 inch scar right side of my chest. C ... Read more

Enrique K Hello Nat, that was minimal invasive surgery.

Kate, yes it's a 2 inch scar right side of my chest. Couldn't be happier with the result. How are you doing? Have you noticed more improvements?

Nap Garcia Wow, I'm jealous, such a small scar for an aortic valve replacement, but I'm going to get a mitral va ... Read more

Nap Garcia Wow, I'm jealous, such a small scar for an aortic valve replacement, but I'm going to get a mitral valve repair, posterior chord re-attachment so my surgeon wants to open me up through the chest. I wonder if it's just harder to reach in my case, but I will defer to whatever makes my surgeon do the best job. But yes, looks like everything healed up nicely for you and grew back nicely as well, haha, since they shave you prior to surgery I'm sure ;)

Enrique K Hello Nap, I had an aortic valve replacement and a root replacement with a graft since I had an aneur ... Read more

Enrique K Hello Nap, I had an aortic valve replacement and a root replacement with a graft since I had an aneurysm. If you are getting a repair I think its easier to get in with a mini-Sternotomy or full Sternotomy. My valve was not reparable and after all the tests it was determined that I was a candidate for minimal invasive surgery. My surgeon has done over 15,000 open heart surgeries and his specialty is minimal invasive valve surgery. He is so good that he will be transferred to Texas Heart Institute from Mt. Sinai in Miami Beach, FL. I had a very fast and quick recovery. My wife says that I look like a monkey now lol! Doesn't know what happened to me after surgery .

Nap Garcia Haha, thanks you look great, thanks for sharing your story. I hope to get in decent shape like you lo ... Read more

Nap Garcia Haha, thanks you look great, thanks for sharing your story. I hope to get in decent shape like you look to be after my surgery. Continued blessings!

Enrique Kposted a photo

3561 days ago

Kate Watson, Ruth Valenzuela, Adam Pick and 4 others reacted to this

Dr. Joseph Lamelas! A true pioneer in his profession"No wonder why doctors call you G-d" Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me another chance ...Read more

Dr. Joseph Lamelas! A true pioneer in his profession"No wonder why doctors call you G-d" Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me another chance to live a normal life once again. I'm grateful and humble for the experience.

Alan Lonsberry Enrique, how old are you if I may ask? Was age a factor in choosing a tissue valve?

Enrique Kposted a photo

3595 days ago

Barbara Laurie, Elaine Cutri, Meredith Bray and 5 others reacted to this

Heart Valve Surgery Oct 9, 2015. Ski Trip with my family. Thank G-d for my new heart valve and another chance at life to enjoy my favorite sport and the love ...Read more

Heart Valve Surgery Oct 9, 2015. Ski Trip with my family. Thank G-d for my new heart valve and another chance at life to enjoy my favorite sport and the love of my family. Life is very precious so enjoy every minute.

Meredith Bray YES! :) Welcome to your next life!

Eddie Patton Nice!

Jim Kelly-Evans Bravo!

Wanda Mroz Awesome!

Lynee Casper Looking great! Way to go!

Enrique Kposted a photo

3648 days ago

Tina Maroon, Kate Watson and 2 others reacted to this

Tina Maroon Love this one. I shared this picture on my Facebook Page. I really think this one is a very very cool ... Read more

Tina Maroon Love this one. I shared this picture on my Facebook Page. I really think this one is a very very cool statement!!

Jeff Oswald Great picture

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3702 days ago

Eddie Patton reacted to this

8 weeks Post-Op. Minimal Invasive Aortic Root and Valve Replacement.

Melinda Queliz So I have been reading through your journey and I have mitral valve with regurgitation, so far no thi ... Read more

Melinda Queliz So I have been reading through your journey and I have mitral valve with regurgitation, so far no thickening of my LV which is still normal but my ejection fraction went from 60-65% to 55-60% so it was suggested for me to look in to getting this repaired in 2016. Needless to say I am a nervous wreck and just terrified. This may be silly but I am so scared of having chest tubes and all that other stuff after surgery and being awake when those are removed, how bad is it? Honest.

Rob Wigley Sooo jealous of your scar.......

Jean Knappik Looking great! Keep up the wonderful recovery!!!

Enrique K Thanks Jean, looks like you are recovering well as well. Keep on healing:). Thanks Rob, this was a m ... Read more

Enrique K Thanks Jean, looks like you are recovering well as well. Keep on healing:). Thanks Rob, this was a minimal invasive 2 inch surgery.

Kelly Weisgarber I'm jealous of your scar too. Looks great. I loved what you wrote on Melinda's journal. It covers s ... Read more

Kelly Weisgarber I'm jealous of your scar too. Looks great. I loved what you wrote on Melinda's journal. It covers so much of what we go through. Thank you for being so encouraging to so many on this site!

Enrique K Hi Kelly, thank you! I wanted to provide as much information as possible so people in this community ... Read more

Enrique K Hi Kelly, thank you! I wanted to provide as much information as possible so people in this community know what to expect and what was my own experience. I see that you are 3 weeks post-op and your recovery is going well. The chest tube incision will heal in some patients it takes longer. Hope on your next appointment on Jan 11 you get good news on the valve and your occasional heart skipping stops. Sending you my best wishes and good news from the cardiologist.

Cheryl Shute Walter Wish I had a hairy chest and could camouflage my (much larger) incision (not really!) Looking good!

Whom did u use at Mount Sinai? Your incision is amazing....

Enrique Kposted a photo

3725 days ago

Eddie Patton, Liz Burroughs reacted to this

Aortic Root and Valve Replacement 5 weeks post-op minimal invasive surgery right side of the chest. Scar measurement 2 inches.

Elaine Cutri Wow. You can hardly see it now. Just wait a few months and you won't see it at all!

Kimberly Biddick I'm jealous!! 😃 Looks great!!!

Liz Burroughs That's great...you can hardly see the scar! Looks like you're healing quite well. So happy for you!!

Enrique K Hi Elaine, Liz and Kimberly, thank you! I have been feeling great eating a lot of protein and exerci ... Read more

Enrique K Hi Elaine, Liz and Kimberly, thank you! I have been feeling great eating a lot of protein and exercising. Today I had a Muga Scan to evaluate the function of the right and left ventricles of the heart and my the EF looks right on target. I could not be more happier. Thank you to all the team at Mt Sinai especially Dr. Jospeh Lamelas who saved my life.

Tammy Pilcher What scar, Enrique?? Wow!! Congrats!!

Jean Knappik You look fantastic...So awesome...glad you are moving along!

Enrique K Thanks Tammy and Jean! Feels good to have my new heart and life back. Yeah, I can't believe it's 5 we ... Read more

Enrique K Thanks Tammy and Jean! Feels good to have my new heart and life back. Yeah, I can't believe it's 5 weeks and my scar is almost gone. Most importantly, I feel better each day and look forward to getting up to speed with my normal activities.

joan duncan Enrique-- who was your surgeon???

Enrique K Hello Joan, my surgeon was Dr. Joseph Lamelas, Chief of Cardiothoracic surgery, Mount Sinai Medical ... Read more

Enrique K Hello Joan, my surgeon was Dr. Joseph Lamelas, Chief of Cardiothoracic surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center (MSMC), Miami Beach, FL. You can Google him as he has done over 14000 procedures and he does minimal invasive heart valve and root surgery. Watch his YouTube videos of his surgeries. Many doctors will claim to do a minimal invasive surgery but that's not what happens in the operating room. Do your research and ensure you are a good candidate of this procedure so you can make an informed decision. I highly recommend him but he does have a long waiting list. Good Luck!

Anthony Lupo Congrats on that scar. How long was your surgery?

Enrique K Hello Anthony, my surgery was 5 hours they replaced the aortic root since I had an aneurysm and aorti ... Read more

Enrique K Hello Anthony, my surgery was 5 hours they replaced the aortic root since I had an aneurysm and aortic valve.

Joanna Prisiajniouk Does he also do minimally invasive artery bypass surgery?

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3750 days ago

Liz Burroughs, Mary K reacted to this

I can't wait to go back! Thank you to Dr. Joseph Lamelas and Dr. Ralph Nadar for giving me a new life. I feel great!!

Tammy Pilcher Awesome!

Alma Mater Fantastic!

Enrique Kposted a photo

3765 days ago

This is a picture I took today in the afternoon from my office. 2 days before surgery.

Tina Maroon Beautiful picture

Tammy Pilcher Beautiful!

susan kotansky Beautiful peaceful image to take with you into surgery. Good luck Enrique!!!

Enrique K Thanks Susan!!!

Betsey Osgood Beautiful... I am day 13 post op for MVR. A nurse friend of mine said to clear your head and think o ... Read more

Betsey Osgood Beautiful... I am day 13 post op for MVR. A nurse friend of mine said to clear your head and think of something beautiful right before anesthesia. You'll wake up calm. Worked for me! Best of luck tomorrow, see you on the healing side!

Ruth Valenzuela I'm thinking of you Enrique and you have all the prayer support you can get. I agree with Betsey in t ... Read more

Ruth Valenzuela I'm thinking of you Enrique and you have all the prayer support you can get. I agree with Betsey in that it is good to clear your head and think of good things. I know in the Bible there is a verse that tells us to do that. I'll have to look it up and let you know so that you read it. Can't wait to hear from you on your way to recovery. It really is not as bad as one imagines..

Shelley Martindelcampo Good Luck Enrique!! Take this picture with you (in you minds eye) and you'll wake up to a beautiful d ... Read more

Shelley Martindelcampo Good Luck Enrique!! Take this picture with you (in you minds eye) and you'll wake up to a beautiful day. God's speed in your recover!

Enrique K Thank you Tammy, Bestsey, Ruth, Shelley, Tina for the well wishes prayers and all your support this m ... Read more

Enrique K Thank you Tammy, Bestsey, Ruth, Shelley, Tina for the well wishes prayers and all your support this means a lot to me. Just came back from my Pre-Op and everything looks perfect. Infact, just got a call from the surgeons office moving my surgery to 7am so I will be the first one. I have cleared my head and have been listening to affirmations given by my best friends wife in a wave file. She used this before her operation and it really helped her. I will be back soon and let you know my experience! Take Care.

Kelly Weisgarber How blessed you are to have that view!