Michael Ponzio
That's amazing. So glad your doing well.
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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: April 5, 2022
Member Since: April 5, 2022
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Luke Rodriguez
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1 year ago (May 12, 2025)
Year 3 anniversary , down 40 pounds from date of surgery. I love my life, there is NOTHING I would be doing differently. God is amazing.
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Daisy Tanner
Yes! 🙌🏼 Love hearing about life's successes! I'm very happy for you! 🎉 Thank you for sharing 🙏❤️
Deena Z
Wow, Luke, look at you! You soared post surgery. Maybe you can share with those whose surgery is coming up, what made a big difference for you. Just a thought.😊
Ana Brusso
Looking great Luke. Yes God is amazing! And he loves us. Blessings 🙏❤️
Andrew Dial
Wow congrats !
Pamela Gregory
Awesome!!!❤️
Luke Rodriguez
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2 years ago (May 16, 2024)
Today is my second heartaversary from aortic valve and partial aorta replacement. The picture on the left is my one year anniversary, one on the right is my two year. Slimmed down a bit, no pain, no issues, life is great.
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Pamela Gregory, Phyllis Petersen and
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Great report! I'm 4 weeks post surgery.
Wow! You are doing great! Congratulations! ❤️🩹👍
Wow, love seeing posts like yours! Way to embrace life Luke! 🙌🏻❤️🩹
Congratulations Luke, God bless you. Looking good 👍 🙏
Looking good, Luke! Is the one from a year ago Sedona? Today's look familiar, too, but I can't quite place it. I live in Phoenix.
Wonderful to hear, thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see #3 :)
Luke Rodriguez
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3 years ago (May 16, 2023)
Happy Heartaversary to me. One year to the day, aortic valve replaced along with part of my aorta.
My biggest take away, after being constantly reminded to be patient, slow down, allow your body to heal, I can tell you confidently....be patient....slow down...allow your body to heal. Listen to your... Read more.
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Susan Lynn, Kimberly Eisenhut and
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Happy Heartaversary to you, Luke! You look like you are doing great!
Love your attitude. Something I aspire to for this life and the next 😊
Happy anniversary! Great update, thank you
Hi Luke, congratulations on your anniversary. Keep up the good work and God bless you
Happy Anniversary !!! Sounds like you are doing really well and have life figured out beautifully❤️
Happy Anniversary Luke. That year flew by, didn't it? Your outlook is marvelous. And your priorities are renewed. Godspeed!
Wow. Thanks for a great update!
Happy Anniversary! Good advice! Glad you're doing well and enjoying life! ❤️
Happy, healthy, anniversary! Glad that you checked-in. So good for those going into and healing from surgery to hear your advice.
and....where are your trekking? Looks delightful!!!
Deena, I live in Phoenix Arizona, this was taken at Lake Pleasant, a bit northwest of where I live. I love hiking in Arizona and I get up to Utah at least once a year.
Happy anniversary 👏☺️‼️
Luke, beautiful State, as is all the four corners. That will keep you in shape!
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