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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 22, 2019

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Harris Chrysanthou uploaded a photo
5 years ago (February 8, 2021)
I thought I'd drop this here. The wires and valve can be clearly seen in the CT scan I had today.
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Mike Dotson
Very cool. You look like the Terminator! Hope all is well.
Harris Chrysanthou uploaded a photo
5 years ago (October 25, 2020)
Today marks one year and 8 days since my AVR operation. I feel blessed that so many people have supported me during these challenging times. For people preparing for such an operation, I will tell you this; time will heal everything. You have to be patie
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Marie Myers
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! You are looking very fit!
Susan Lynn
Happy First Anniversary, Harris! Wishing you many decades of future celebrations! ❤
Harris Chrysanthou uploaded a photo
5 years ago (July 18, 2020)
9 months post surgery and I am feeling superb! I have lost 9kg of fat and gained muscle. My INR levels are stable and I got through a dentist session yesterday! I workout 5 times per week and walk 10K steps per day. Never give up and always remembe
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Rob Powell
Hey Harris, what kind of workouts do you do? If you do weights, when did you start?
Harris Chrysanthou
Hey Rob, I walk in the mornings and afternoons. My weight workout is around 11am and it consists of cardio and supersets. I use light weights right now but will increase the weight in time. I got back into weight training around 4 months post surgery but it was a... Read more.
Rob Sparling
Looking great! Congrats! Great attitude = great results.
Randall Blecha
Hey Harris. Thanks for the advice on workouts. I'm apparently still a year away from surgery with my own bicuspid Aortic valve and aneurysm but I still had those questions regarding getting back to exercise and the use of weights. Keep safe on your return to a full routine.
Harris Chrysanthou
Randall you will need time to get used to the clicking sound, louder than normal heart beats and ofcourse the healing of your thoracic bone. I am almost 10 months post surgery so you will have to wait. I guess it's something we have to be patient and believe that... Read more.

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