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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

1 Month Post Op.

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Michael Eichhorn

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

Hope I can start lifting again soon. Lost most of my muscle in my Chest and Shoulders. I feel so much better than I thought I would after a month. I am so blessed! Thank you God! Thank you Dr. Gaca and the staff at Duke! I thought I would... Read more.

Judy Shaw

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

It's good to see you are doing well. Yes you are blessed!

Marie Myers

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

It is amazing how well we do after such a big surgery! Our bodies are miraculous in their ability to heal.

Willie Radl

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

Your scar looks great! At about 8 weeks post op I felt pretty comfortable increasing the weights. Doing 20-30 LB dumbells for shoulders, curls, tricep extensions. I feel like I could do a lot more but I'm just going to ease back into the weights slowly......no need to rush it.

Chris Purvis

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

Looking good man! I'm in that same boat-lost a ton of muscle mass since May but like we have talked about...faster and stronger than before!

Susan Lynn

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

Looking fabulous, Michael!

Michael Eichhorn

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

Good to know Willie! Thanks Judy, Susan and Marie! Definately Chris!

Anita Edmonds

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

Wow, what an inspiration for us who are just beginning this journey!

Joey Hardee

8 years ago (June 16, 2018)

Awesome Michael. You are doing fantastic! Such an encouragement. Praying you continue your rapid improvement.....and thank you for keeping us updated.

Penelope Bodek

8 years ago (June 18, 2018)

So glad you are doing so well. It speaks volumes about you and about Duke. I'm one month from today at Duke. I hope and pray I do as well.