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3927 days ago

Kenny Knox, Adam Pick, Mary K and 2 others reacted to this

Just a 3 mile walk on the beach at Pt. Defiance with salmon fishing derby in the background. 4 weeks post op and healing well.

Tammy Pilcher Congratulations Steve! You look great and that looks like a beautiful place for a walk! God bless!

Adam Pick Fantastic Steve!

Gerald Schaffer It's very encouraging to hear how well you're doing.

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3929 days ago

Adam Pick and 2 others reacted to this

3 weeks & 4 days post surgery from AVR. All vitals are great and my new valve is working perfect, thanks to the surgeon team with Dr. Aldea at UW Medical in ...Read more

3 weeks & 4 days post surgery from AVR. All vitals are great and my new valve is working perfect, thanks to the surgeon team with Dr. Aldea at UW Medical in Seattle, WA. I attribute most of my rehab success to a strict pre-hab program of healthy nutrition

Steve Offenbecher I attribute most of my re-hab success to strict pre-hab program of moderate exercise, healthy nutriti ... Read more

Steve Offenbecher I attribute most of my re-hab success to strict pre-hab program of moderate exercise, healthy nutrition, my faith that God will give me one day at a time and my wife and daughter making my homecoming so comfortable. Walking 2 miles/day now.

Lora Lee Peterson Good for you! And you look great, so you must be feeling pretty good too! It's nice to have a lovin ... Read more

Lora Lee Peterson Good for you! And you look great, so you must be feeling pretty good too! It's nice to have a loving family, isn't it? I know some people who don't, and I realize how much I've taken mine for granted. I've realized a lot of things since I've learned I need OHS.

Rodd Kippen Wow Steve - you really are the role model . Hope to catch you up soon

Jeanette Davidson Wow Steve! Glad to hear you are doing so well. You share my sentiments exactly!

Pat Bluemel I'm glad they use glue now instead of stitches. Don't you love the look you get when people ask abou ... Read more

Pat Bluemel I'm glad they use glue now instead of stitches. Don't you love the look you get when people ask about that? Zipper's looking good. Happy healing.

Adam Pick Way to go Steve!!! Great Smiling Scar Selfie. I was glued as well. Take it nice and easy as you are s ... Read more

Adam Pick Way to go Steve!!! Great Smiling Scar Selfie. I was glued as well. Take it nice and easy as you are still early on in your recovery. Like you, I'm a BIGGG believer in nutrition.

Gerald Schaffer Steve what great news for someone not even four weeks out and your scar looks like it's healing reall ... Read more

Gerald Schaffer Steve what great news for someone not even four weeks out and your scar looks like it's healing really well.

Jean Raber Yes, that scar sure does NOT look like it's only 3 weeks old. Can you opt for glue over stitches? Gla ... Read more

Jean Raber Yes, that scar sure does NOT look like it's only 3 weeks old. Can you opt for glue over stitches? Glad you feel nutrition is helping. I've been on a much more healthful diet since last November; it's the one thing I feel I can do during this "waiting period" that might help with the surgery and post op.

Jackie Owens Glad to see your progress. I have my fourth heart surgery in a month at UCLA and the surgeon told me ... Read more

Jackie Owens Glad to see your progress. I have my fourth heart surgery in a month at UCLA and the surgeon told me since I am a conditioned/extreme athlete I will be going home sooner than most and able to recover faster. Doing lots of sit-ups, core work and leg presses. (what I can do without getting my heart rate up too fast). Thanks for the inspiration.

Tammy Pilcher Great post and healing, Steve! God bless!

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3939 days ago

Meredith Bray, Kenny Knox, Sonny Abbasi and 3 others reacted to this

DAY 16 POST AVR. My grandson Marcus showing me how to cook smores. For those of you waiting and just going through surgery, it gets a little better every day. ...Read more

DAY 16 POST AVR. My grandson Marcus showing me how to cook smores. For those of you waiting and just going through surgery, it gets a little better every day. Have a plan to walk every day and follow through works every time.

Bob M Yes, day by day. Keep smiling! Take it easy heart brother

Gerald Schaffer You're looking good for only a little more than two weeks from surgery.

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3951 days ago

Susan Wozniak, Nancy D, Kelly Weisgarber and 3 others reacted to this

AVR on 7/10/15, home on 7/14/15. Dr. Aldea at UW Card Med Center was the reason why. Also I had a strict regimen of nutrition, core and leg workouts before ...Read more

AVR on 7/10/15, home on 7/14/15. Dr. Aldea at UW Card Med Center was the reason why. Also I had a strict regimen of nutrition, core and leg workouts before the surgery. I will write more later, I am so tired, but glad to be alive and healthy. How do yo

Pat Bluemel Yes! Good work Steve I've been thinking of you! Get home and get rest. Looking forward to comparing ... Read more

Pat Bluemel Yes! Good work Steve I've been thinking of you! Get home and get rest. Looking forward to comparing stories. I'm jealous of your ride out they made me walk, and also getting out two days earlier than me!

Steve Offenbecher Let me rest up for a week & we will connect & compare zipper stories.

Bob M Outstanding! You look great! Take it easy heart brother! God bless and rise up!

Tammy Pilcher Congratulations Steve! Prayers and best wishes for recovery! God bless!

Jeanette Davidson You look awesome brother! Such an inspiration! ❤️

Rodd Kippen Amazing - only 4 days - sure pray mine goes as well on the 24th.

Lora Lee Peterson Your picture is an inspiration to me as I look forward to my surgery on August 20th!

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3956 days ago

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Yes, that's me with the binky on the day before at the local Fro-Yo with my grandkids and neighbors kids. Great way to divert my attention from tomorrow's surgery. ...Read more

Yes, that's me with the binky on the day before at the local Fro-Yo with my grandkids and neighbors kids. Great way to divert my attention from tomorrow's surgery. Here we go! Luke, the boy to the left has had two heart surgeries already.

Eddie Patton Good luck man

Nancy D Prayers going up for you and your support family/friends!

Tammy Pilcher Prayers for tomorrow, Steve! Fine looking helpers you have! God bless!

Bob M Fro-Yo is awesome! Load it up before and after! Keep on smiling! And stay forever young!

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3957 days ago

Eddie Patton, John Noriega and 1 other reacted to this

Well I got my wish, golf with my buddy Steve Dorenbush before surgery on Friday.

Bob M Great send off! I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful. Frida ... Read more

Bob M Great send off! I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful. Friday will be a new day for you with a fixed heart! God bless and rise up!

Tim Goff Great Steve, enjoy the time and relax with family and friends. All will go well and soon you will be ... Read more

Tim Goff Great Steve, enjoy the time and relax with family and friends. All will go well and soon you will be back on the links.

John Jones Praying for you Steve. I'm all done and feeling pretty good. I really think I can feel the improvemen ... Read more

John Jones Praying for you Steve. I'm all done and feeling pretty good. I really think I can feel the improvement with the new valve!!!!

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3961 days ago

Meredith Bray, Nancy D and 1 other reacted to this

Great time with all the family on Lake Union. Boat ride with Marcus, Macey & Val. Now I am ready for my surgery on Friday.

John Jones Looking good Steve. Looks like you've got your priorities squared away. I'll be thinking of you next ... Read more

John Jones Looking good Steve. Looks like you've got your priorities squared away. I'll be thinking of you next week. Not to gloat, but hopefully at home :)

Steve Offenbecher Thanks John

Tammy Pilcher Great photo, Steve and family! God bless! :-)

Bob M Keep on smiling heart brother!

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3985 days ago

I am on a strict course of Pre-Hab with light treadmill, really healthy food and yoga/meditation. Meet with surgeon 6/16/15 to determine date.

Petey Bello Good Luck Steve with your appointment. I have mine on June 18th. Just can't wait to get more informat ... Read more

Petey Bello Good Luck Steve with your appointment. I have mine on June 18th. Just can't wait to get more information on the exact direction I will be heading as far as surgery. I have moderate to severe Mitral Valve regurgitation.

Steve Offenbecher A limited amount of evening dark chocolate is prescribed.

Jeanette Davidson Looking great! Trying to do the same! My biggest challenge is giving up my wine ! Indulging on vaca ... Read more

Jeanette Davidson Looking great! Trying to do the same! My biggest challenge is giving up my wine ! Indulging on vacation now 🍷

Steve Offenbecher Good luck I gave it up about 8 months ago and I feel great.

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3979 days ago

John Noriega, Ericka Carlson and 1 other reacted to this

Got the date for my AVR 7/2/15. I am ready, lets do this.

Tammy Pilcher Prayers and best wishes for 7/2/15, Steve!

Petey Bello Sending prayers your way Steve!

Cheryl Batzing Steve, I'll also be praying for you and wishing you quick healing on the other side! On another note, ... Read more

Cheryl Batzing Steve, I'll also be praying for you and wishing you quick healing on the other side! On another note, I have a good friend who moved to Dallas from Puyallup a year ago and lives down the street from me. I hear it's beautiful.

Steve Offenbecher Thank you all for the prayers. Watch the golf channel for US OPEN weather, its awesome.

Jennifer Anderson Good luck!!!!

Lora Lee Peterson Prayers for you!

Jim Kelly-Evans Best wishes!

Gerald Schaffer Good luck with your surgery.

Pat Bluemel I know that backdrop, I just saw it last Tuesday! I wish I could convey my excitement (yes if we can ... Read more

Pat Bluemel I know that backdrop, I just saw it last Tuesday! I wish I could convey my excitement (yes if we can use that word for pending surgery)? For you. You'll meet some really dear nurses, Drs and staff in the cardiac wing.

Getting the date set is a step forward. God Bless You...

Ole Bore Like, Pat - I know that backdrop! And, you've chosen a wonderful surgeon!!! I cannot stop raving abou ... Read more

Ole Bore Like, Pat - I know that backdrop! And, you've chosen a wonderful surgeon!!! I cannot stop raving about his handy-work! In fact, I just sent him my first "real" post-op update picture which was my finisher picture for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon! You, sir, are in most wonderful hands!!

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