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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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10 years ago (June 20, 2016)
Wow. 5:25:56... It has long been a goal of mine to finish a full marathon. Cannot believe it's only 18 months post surgery. Last 5 miles was pure will power... It does get better and communities like this opens your eyes to the process. Believe me,
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Kathleen F.
Congratulations! I was thinking of you this morning, (specifically, your reference to a Post-Traumatic Growth TED talk), and I logged in for the first time in a long time - and here you are, finishing a marathon! You've been inspirational and incredibly helpful to me, and I'm sure, many others... Read more.
Shannon Sullivan
Wow, that is fantastic. I know what you mean about the last five. When I was healthier, i did four half marathons and it seems like that last push is a big mental game. Keep up the great work.
Ole Bore
Thanks everyone! This community has been a blessing...
Ole Bore uploaded a photo
10 years ago (October 21, 2015)
after finishing a half-marathon on my 6 month anniversary... setting a big audacious, hairy goal like running one was great motivation during cardiac rehab...
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W. Carter
Congrats dude, that quite an accomplishment. In my younger days I ran quite a few halfs and complete marathons. I would run halfs at sub 1:25:00 and full marathons sub 3 hours. Now i'm good to jog at 12-13 minute pace. That gets me out of breath now. :-)
Cheryl Batzing
Congrats Ole! You were an inspiration to me going before me through this OHS thing!
Ole Bore uploaded a photo
11 years ago (January 8, 2015)
4 weeks post op and time to post my smiling scar selfie. 4 weeks post op and snuck in a run on the treadmill. I am starting to feel normal again. I've been cleared to drive, lift my kids and do most things. Going back to work at 6 weeks.... Read more.
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Adam Pick
Way to go Ole! So excellent to see and read about you doing so well. Keep it up!
Cheryl Batzing
You look great Ole! Congrats! Jogging on treadmill? You're the man! I'm not quite at 4 weeks yet with "minimally invasive" MVR on Dec. 16, but don't feel up to treadmill jog yet...just about 3.3 pace for 30 minutes. Way go go!
Rob Wigley
One year out, wish my scar looked that good....
Ole Bore
Thanks guys! Cheryl - I usually stay at 3.8 and go for an hour. As I'm starting cardiac rehab tomorrow I decided to sneak in a couple of minutes running, just to see how it felt. I as soar but survived. Onto my next marathon. Need to find one though.... Read more.
Ole Bore
Honestly most annoying part about my recovery: chest hair growing back itches!

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