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139 days ago

Valerie Allen, Rose Madura, Chris Germano and 4 others reacted to this

Yesterday was the two year anniversary of my aortic valve replacement surgery and aortic aneurysm repair. God sure has blessed us. It’s hard to express how ...Read more

Yesterday was the two year anniversary of my aortic valve replacement surgery and aortic aneurysm repair. God sure has blessed us. It’s hard to express how grateful I am and how blessed I feel to be doing so well.

Valerie Allen Same kind of valve I have from Cleveland Clinic 4/24. Great news!

Rose Madura Happy Anniversary! Great report!

Marie Myers Great to hear!! Love the x-ray, too!

Grace Mason Happy anniversary Sean!

Ana Brusso Congratulations Sean and continued good health. Blessings 🙏❤️

Richard Munson Great news. That looks like a fence i just repaired.

Pamela Gregory Happy Anniversary!

Pamela Gregory I have the same kind of valve too from CC 10/22

Janet Gaffney That was just the post I needed to see today! Encouraging!
Best of everything to you.

Sean Adkins

160 days ago

On 9/13/2025 I ran the Mattie Conley Memorial 5K in Russell, KY. This race was kind of a big deal for me. Since I did my first 5K in 2021, I always said ...Read more

On 9/13/2025 I ran the Mattie Conley Memorial 5K in Russell, KY. This race was kind of a big deal for me. Since I did my first 5K in 2021, I always said “Someday” I’d like to be able to run a 5K in under 30 minutes and “Someday” I’d like to be able to run the entire distance without walking. After my aortic valve surgery in Oct 2023, I had almost given up on “Someday” but on this day ☝🏻🙌🏻 I did both! I’m so blessed and thankful.

Sean Adkins

328 days ago

Manuel Fernandez, BRENDA JUNIEL, Yumiko Ishida and 6 others reacted to this

I year 5 months and 21 days since my aortic valve replacement and aortic aneurysm repair. Life is good. So thankful, grateful and blessed

sergio ceballos Congratulations. That is great to hear

Marie Myers Looking good!

Daniel Gillbanks Awesome!

Rose Madura Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing well.

Ana Brusso Great post, continued good health and God bless you 🙏❤️

Daisy Tanner Yay! 🙏🏼🥰

Pamela Gregory Awesome!!!

Sue Maize GO Sean GO!!! 🎉🙌🏻

Sean Adkins

500 days ago

Rose Madura, Brian Earley, JC Carlson and 2 others reacted to this

Yesterday was the 1 year anniversary for my Aortic Valve Replacement ❤️‍🩹
I celebrated the occasion by participating in THE PACEMAKERS 5K Presented ...Read more

Yesterday was the 1 year anniversary for my Aortic Valve Replacement ❤️‍🩹
I celebrated the occasion by participating in THE PACEMAKERS 5K Presented By The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School Of Medicine in Barboursville WV. Proceeds go toward helping support medical student health, physical activity, and wellbeing.

Marie Myers Great achievement! Congrats on your anniversary!

Valerie Allen Great way to celebrate! Congrats!

Rose Madura Congratulations! And you came in 2nd place. That's really great!

Brad DeMarco Congrats!

Ana Brusso Great accomplishment, congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 👍🙏❤️

Sean Adkins Thank you. I'm blessed that things have gone so well.

DeWayne Adamson awesome!

Sean Adkins

550 days ago

Rose Madura, Darrell Malone, Brady Busch and 5 others reacted to this

A little over 10 months post surgery - life is good

Rose Madura Great Picture!!

Ana Brusso What a beautiful baby, you look great Sean. Continued good health and God bless you 🙏❤️

Sean Adkins Thank you!

Deena Z Happy place! Congrats. 10 months and you are feeling much more "normal" or better than such by now. ... Read more

Deena Z Happy place! Congrats. 10 months and you are feeling much more "normal" or better than such by now.

Daneen Douglas That’s wonderful! Glad you are doing well and enjoying life!

Sean Adkins

824 days ago

Brady Busch, christine blackway, DeWayne Adamson and 2 others reacted to this

6 weeks today! Post-surgery update

*I was released by Dr. Lars Svensson, my surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, one month after surgery with no restrictions.
*My ...Read more

6 weeks today! Post-surgery update

*I was released by Dr. Lars Svensson, my surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, one month after surgery with no restrictions.
*My heart has returned to a normal sinus rhythm with no atrial fibrillation.
*I’ve been able to manage any discomfort with only the occasional Tylenol, no opioids or narcotics.
*I’ve been able to walk up to 3 miles a day including inclines. I’ve also started some short intervals of light jogging on the treadmill.
*I had my introduction to cardiac rehabilitation at SMMC in Huntington WV this week. I'm hopeful there's a 5K in my future this spring.

We have been blessed with the most amazing family and friends supporting us with their love and prayers. We appreciate everyone who checked in on us.

We are still in awe of all the amazingly talented doctors, nurses and staff who touched our lives while at the Cleveland Clinic. God has been so good to us. We cannot begin to praise him enough for all he has done!

Karen Hommel Looking good, Sean, keep up the good work!

Grace Mason You are doing awesome! Keep it up and you will be joining your next 5k before you know it

Valerie Allen You have done so well! Good for you!

Rose Madura Wonderful report! Your smile says so much. I'm glad you are doing well. To God be the glory!

christine blackway Congratulations on your awesome recovery!

Rich Butela Looking good Sir. Good luck on that 5K

Sean Adkins

848 days ago

Valerie Allen, Brian Horne, Rose Madura and 1 other reacted to this

18 days post surgery. Taking my Yorkie for his morning walk. It feels good to have some elements of normalcy back

Valerie Allen I am so glad to hear you have done so well! I will be having the same surgery at CC in 2024.

Jennifer Fuller Yeah! And I’m sure you’re pup is happy as well!

DeWayne Adamson Sean, do you think that at 18 days you could fly cross country with a layover? How about 14 days?

J Alexander Lassally Super inspirational. Will be hoping for the same thing from CC!

Sean Adkins I was able to tolerate the drive home at 10 days. It was about 5 1/2 hours with stops. You just need ... Read more

Sean Adkins I was able to tolerate the drive home at 10 days. It was about 5 1/2 hours with stops. You just need to be sure to try to stand and walk every hour

Sean Adkins Yes - my pup is so happy!

Dennis Shaffer So inspirational! I am 1 week out for a similar surgery... getting nervous. This gives me so much h ... Read more

Dennis Shaffer So inspirational! I am 1 week out for a similar surgery... getting nervous. This gives me so much hope. Thank you

Grace Mason Awesome to see you back to some normalcy!!

Rose Madura Wonderful news!❤️‍🩹

Dorothy Madsen Great new! Keep up the great work and attitude!

Sean Adkins

859 days ago

Jennifer Fuller, Grace Mason reacted to this

Beautiful at Edgewater Park

DeWayne Adamson This is one week after surgery????

J Alexander Lassally Wow, an inspiration for us. And you had a sternotomy last Friday, correct? I am scheduled end of the ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Wow, an inspiration for us. And you had a sternotomy last Friday, correct? I am scheduled end of the month.

DeWayne Adamson Did you get a sternum plate?

Sean Adkins Yes 1 week and surgical wires I believe

Sean Adkins I had a hemisternotomy

DeWayne Adamson

Sean Adkins We went to lunch and site seeing for about 3 1/2 hours today and I’m worn out but thankful

christine blackway That's terrific progress and gives me great hope!

J Alexander Lassally Wow. This is what I will have in a months time. Amazing recovery . Did they do the pain pump for firs ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Wow. This is what I will have in a months time. Amazing recovery . Did they do the pain pump for first 48 hours? How did that go?

Mohammed Abdulrahman When you did it ? What kind of the valve you replaced?

Sean Adkins I had meds for pain while in ICU. Managing discomfort with Tylenol. My surgery 1 week ago. I received ... Read more

Sean Adkins I had meds for pain while in ICU. Managing discomfort with Tylenol. My surgery 1 week ago. I received the Edwards Inspiris Resilia tissue valve

Mohammed Abdulrahman Have you felt with breathing problems , heavy sweeting and difficulties in breathing while you are t ... Read more

Mohammed Abdulrahman Have you felt with breathing problems , heavy sweeting and difficulties in breathing while you are trying to sleep on back ؟

Sean Adkins I haven’t

J Alexander Lassally Thanks Sean. So it seems like you rebounded really fast once out of ICU. Was that true. Like day 4 to ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Thanks Sean. So it seems like you rebounded really fast once out of ICU. Was that true. Like day 4 to 5 things improved fast?

Dennis Shaffer Oh wow! You look like you're doing great. I am so happy for you. I hope I bounce back half as fast a ... Read more

Dennis Shaffer Oh wow! You look like you're doing great. I am so happy for you. I hope I bounce back half as fast as you. Thank you so much for sharing your progress and story.

Sean Adkins Yes - the ICU days were the longest most difficult. I had a painful spasm after the nurses pulled one ... Read more

Sean Adkins Yes - the ICU days were the longest most difficult. I had a painful spasm after the nurses pulled one of my tubes, an allergic reaction to some medication administered during day 2. CPAP was used to help me get weened off the oxygen quicker. The most important thing is to get your procedure at a high volume center of excellence

Sean Adkins Still waiting on my heart rate to acclimate - regulating it with medication

Rose Madura You are doing great!

Grace Mason It is so nice to see you out and enjoying that beautiful day!

Rich Butela You are doing great.

Deena Z Nice day for a walk and you went for it! WTG, Sean. You look great. Bet the nap felt wonderful aft ... Read more

Deena Z Nice day for a walk and you went for it! WTG, Sean. You look great. Bet the nap felt wonderful after this walk too:)

Dennis Shaffer I heard the drains could be one the worst parts. Guess just gotta take a day at a time. Hopefully you ... Read more

Dennis Shaffer I heard the drains could be one the worst parts. Guess just gotta take a day at a time. Hopefully your heart rate will settle soon so you can get back to feeling good and normal again.

Sean Adkins

859 days ago

Rose Madura, Iona Macintosh , Grace Mason and 2 others reacted to this

What a beautiful day

J Alexander Lassally Beautiful indeed.

Grace Mason Gorgeous

Sean Adkins

860 days ago

Grace Mason , christine blackway, Valerie Allen and 3 others reacted to this

Finally some fresh air from the roof top pavilion

DeWayne Adamson Man oh man, I bet that it feels great to have it behind you!

Susan Lynn Hope you're enjoying warm temperatures in Ohio! Spent some time outside to soak up this unseasonable... Read more

Susan Lynn Hope you're enjoying warm temperatures in Ohio! Spent some time outside to soak up this unseasonable weather!

Sean Adkins I wish I’d have had the energy to have sat up there longer

Rich Butela Fresh air is the best ! Enjoy

Pamela Gregory I remember being up on that roof top after surgery! Felt great to get some fresh air

Sean Adkins

861 days ago

Rob Nielsen, Rose Madura, DeWayne Adamson and 2 others reacted to this

Looks like we have our follow up appointments on Monday and then heading home.

Ana Brusso Yeah! You’ll feel so much better being home. You look great and your smile says it all.

Ana Brusso How far are you from Cleveland?

Grace Mason That is wonderful news Sean!

Pamela Gregory Great news Sean! You really look good

Deena Z You look Fabulous!!!

Sean Adkins Home is 271 miles south, about 5 hours

Valerie Allen That’s pretty quick. What’s the total time there?

Stanley Cheong Awesome Sean!

Susan Lynn Looking marvelous!! Safe travels home!

J Alexander Lassally Great news.

Larry Peterson Looking good, Sean! Hope the trip goes well!

Keith Rosine Wishing you a quick recovery. Daily walks were the key for me.

Sean Adkins We arrived on Tuesday October 17th for presurgery appointments, surgery was Oct 20th, discharge Oct 2 ... Read more

Sean Adkins We arrived on Tuesday October 17th for presurgery appointments, surgery was Oct 20th, discharge Oct 26th. Follow up appointments Oct 30th for a total of 13 days from home

Dennis Shaffer So great to see the progress! Smile says it all! Hope your recovery goes perfect.

Sean Adkins

863 days ago

Grace Mason , Jeff Williams, Michele Miller and 2 others reacted to this

I’m thankful to be on the recovery side of this. I did my first walk today and Dr Svenssons said this morning I could go to step down later today where I ...Read more

I’m thankful to be on the recovery side of this. I did my first walk today and Dr Svenssons said this morning I could go to step down later today where I could get some better rest

Grace Mason Great news Sean! Moving on to step down soon! You look great. Glad to see you are feeling up to posti ... Read more

Grace Mason Great news Sean! Moving on to step down soon! You look great. Glad to see you are feeling up to posting🙏❤️‍🩹
PS if you can get some earplugs or buds that helped me drown out some noises.

Valerie Allen Sean, congrats and great to see you! We so appreciated hearing from your wife. Continued good progres ... Read more

Valerie Allen Sean, congrats and great to see you! We so appreciated hearing from your wife. Continued good progress….and earplugs, Grace you are a genius!

DeWayne Adamson Wonderful news! How do you feel?

George Gardopee Fantastic news! Stepdown is wonderful compared to the CICU.

Delise Becker Wonderful news! You look great, so keep up the good work.

Rich Butela Looking Good Sean, Glad to hear you're able to take that first walk. Big mile stone.

Susan Lynn Looking marvelous, Sean! Walk. Rest. Repeat. You'll be home before you know it!

Larry Peterson Great news Sean! Keep it up!

Dennis Shaffer Great news! Hoping for all the best for you.

J Alexander Lassally Great news. I was happy to see your update !

Pamela Gregory Yay! You look great! hope things keep going well

Rose Madura Very good news! Thanks for the update.

Kathy Ozio Awesome! Stepdown is definitely better than CICU! You look great!

Sean Adkins Dewayne Adamson Getting hit by a truck is the best comparison for the first three days. It has been m ... Read more

Sean Adkins Dewayne Adamson Getting hit by a truck is the best comparison for the first three days. It has been much improved today

DeWayne Adamson Ouch! glad youre feeling better!

Looking good Sean! Keep it up!!

Ana Brusso Glad to hear from you Sean. Congratulations and do as Susan Lynn suggests. God bless you

Jennifer Fuller Looking great Sean! Did they do anything with your ascending aorta?

Sean Adkins

868 days ago

Grace Mason , Pamela Gregory, Susan Lynn reacted to this

Made it to Cleveland yesterday. Just now out of recovery from my heart cath. They were able to go through my wrist. I got the all clear with no blockages - ...Read more

Made it to Cleveland yesterday. Just now out of recovery from my heart cath. They were able to go through my wrist. I got the all clear with no blockages - what a relief!

christine blackway Great news!

Mike Black Excellent!

Rich Butela That's Great !

Valerie Allen Very good! I see your surgery is coming up. Prayers coming your way.

Excellent Sean!

Rose Madura Wonderful news! 👍

DeWayne Adamson Very good!

Grace Mason That is great news, Sean!🙌
Thinking of you and sending prayers for you and your team tomorrow.� ... Read more

Grace Mason That is great news, Sean!🙌
Thinking of you and sending prayers for you and your team tomorrow.🙏❤️

Richard Munson Nice grounds.

Pamela Gregory Wonderful news! That picture brings back memories. They will take the best care of you!!! All the be... Read more

Pamela Gregory Wonderful news! That picture brings back memories. They will take the best care of you!!! All the best thoughts and prayer will be with you

Dennis Shaffer Awesome

Jay Burgess Great news that is always fun have to have open heart surgery while were in there lets do a bypass. I ... Read more

Jay Burgess Great news that is always fun have to have open heart surgery while were in there lets do a bypass. I was glad when mine cleared too and didn’t need it. I create plaque and they were at one point 50% block and 25% block on the other side. This was from a CT Angiogram. The Coronary in the gold standard. I went back to being a vegan and also take repatha for my LPa/LDL issue. I don’t ever want to have bypass surgery or another open heart surgery for that matter. Hopefully in 14 years TAVR is all I need.

Larry Peterson Great news on the catheterization, Sean. Good luck this week!

Susan Lynn Woo-hoo! Great news!

Sean Adkins

871 days ago

Susan Lynn reacted to this

It was beautiful weather for a wedding this past weekend. It was a blessing to be able to watch my son marry the woman he loves then I did some site seeing ...Read more

It was beautiful weather for a wedding this past weekend. It was a blessing to be able to watch my son marry the woman he loves then I did some site seeing on the way back home with the woman I love.

Grace Mason Beautiful pictures Sean! Lovely memories to to enjoy before and after your surgery 💖

Pamela Gregory Congratulations for your son! This was a great way to spend the weekend before your surgery. Will be... Read more

Pamela Gregory Congratulations for your son! This was a great way to spend the weekend before your surgery. Will be sending prayers

for a successful surgery!

Rose Madura Beautiful pictures. Where was the wedding ? You are in good hands at the CC. Godspeed.

Larry Peterson Congratulations to you and your family, Sean! Looks like a wonderful event.

Sean Adkins Rose - the wedding was at Watauga River Lodge near Johnson City, TN

Susan Lynn Beautiful pics! Best wishes to the newlyweds!

Ana Brusso Congratulations all around your family. They make a beautiful couple. 🎉🎊

Sean Adkins

881 days ago

Brady Busch, Iona Macintosh , Kath Duggan and 5 others reacted to this

I was given the opportunity to have my surgery the last of August but decided to wait until after the birth of our first grand child and my son’s upcoming ...Read more

I was given the opportunity to have my surgery the last of August but decided to wait until after the birth of our first grand child and my son’s upcoming wedding. What a blessing to be at the hospital to get to hold this big boy :-)

Valerie Allen Fabulous picture, congratulations!

Sharon Behl So much joy! Congratulations!

Kath Duggan I am so happy you got to enjoy both of these big events❤️ before your surgery! Nothing is better ... Read more

Kath Duggan I am so happy you got to enjoy both of these big events❤️ before your surgery! Nothing is better then a wedding and a beautiful grand baby!

Rose Madura Very cute baby! Congratulations and enjoy your son's wedding.

Klara Čičić Congratulations! Wonderful blessing.

Sean Adkins Thank you!

Grace Mason Beautiful pic. Congrats Sean!!

Robert Miller Congratulations!!! Two big events. If your condition was ok to delay it a bit then that was the right ... Read more

Robert Miller Congratulations!!! Two big events. If your condition was ok to delay it a bit then that was the right thing to do. Just don't take it as an excuse to delay it further. Get it done so you can enjoy your grandchild for many years to come. Congrats, again!

Larry Peterson Great photo, Sean! Grandkids are the best!

Rich Butela Beautiful Picture. Now get yourself fixed up right. That boy is going to need his Grandpa around to ... Read more

Rich Butela Beautiful Picture. Now get yourself fixed up right. That boy is going to need his Grandpa around to spoil him for a long time.

Congrats grandpa!

Sean Adkins Thank you!

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