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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: June 24, 2020

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3 years ago (September 23, 2022)

TWO YEARS!! Two years out from my surgical aortic valve replacement I am happy to report I am going strong. Back to being very active...hiking, swimming, biking, skiing. I've had two more years for all of that, two more years to enjoy my husband, children and grandchildren, two more years... Read more.

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Mohammed Abdulrahman

Congratulation Katheryn for your new active valve. How old was your age when the valve has been replaced? What kind of valve you chosen? mechanical or tissue valves?

Timothy Andre

Congratulations Katheryn!! 😊

Rose Madura

Congratulations

Marie Myers

Beautiful view! Congratulations on your successful heart journey!

Ana Brusso

Congratulations Katheryne, you said it well. Two years and many more. God bless you

Katheryn Applegate

Wow! It has been a while since I've been here! Still going strong, now 3 years out! For Mohammed, I was 66 years old when my aortic valve was replaced. I had a bovine tissue valve replacement. 80 mg aspirin is my only heart related "med". Very grateful for the... Read more.

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4 years ago (October 23, 2021)

I year out and enjoying life! Hiked 4 miles uphill to see this waterfall in the Smoky Mts. Then 4 miles downhill! 7 hour day of beautiful sights and a workout! Life is good. So thankful!

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Marie Myers

Great picture and message!

Rose Madura

Beautiful picture. And congratulations on such a long hike! We love the Smokies but have quit hiking there. Last September, our nephew was attacked and killed by a black bear. Only the second time this has happened in the National park. He was hiking on the Appalachian Trail in the... Read more.

Martin Smith

Great to read here of your impressive progress, Katheryn. I had my Ross procedure done a few days after your operation and , like you, hiking has been a big part of my recovery. The Appalachian Trail looks really appealing.

Meredith Bray

Yay! I also hiked in the Smokies after surgery. It felt great having to wait for my husband to catch up - so happy for you!

Deena Z

Great photo, love the tee shirt too! I am woman, hear me roar!!

Ginny Turner

A great recovery, Katheryn! Glad you're doing so well a year after surgery. Wishing you continued good health and many more adventures!

Else Reed

Love this!!

Katheryn Applegate

Omg Rose Madura, I am so sorry to hear about your nephew! That is horrifying and would keep me away too! They have been limiting backcountry camping due to bear activity. We never saw any but we're in pretty well traveled areas. I know a bear had to be shot... Read more.