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Greg Lewis posted an update
1 hour ago (August 2, 2026)
I know I sort of ghosted the forum for a really long time. Sorry. ...but those that read some of my old posts, might like this....GUESS what I am try ing to be able to do??....JOG!!!!😂

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Peter Florance, heart valve patient Peter Florance
Mitral Regurgitation
August 4, 2026
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Aortic Stenosis
August 10, 2026
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Aortic Stenosis
August 11, 2026

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Matthew Holt got a guestbook from Adam Pick
4 hours ago (August 2, 2026)
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I forgot... I don't know any of the surgeons at Stanford. But, there are two minimally-invasive experts not far from you. Doctor Castro has helped over 250 patient in our community. He's currently the #1 recommended surgeon on our platform. He's at MarinHealth. Here's a link to help you learn... Read more.
Richard Munson posted an update
6 hours ago (August 2, 2026)
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Matthew Morrison updated their profile
20 hours ago (August 1, 2026)
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👍 Geoff Curtis reacted to this
6 hours ago (August 2, 2026)
You came to the right place! Best of luck on your journey. Lots of great resources here and lots of heart patients. I was diagnosed in 2007 with a bicuspid aortic valve at 37. Just had it replaced at Cleveland Clinic in the fall of 2024. Get a cardiologist I'm... Read more.
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Jose Faria updated their profile
20 hours ago (August 1, 2026)
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Upcoming Surgeries

Peter Florance
Mitral Regurgitation
August 4, 2026
Dean Smith
Aortic Stenosis
August 10, 2026
Don FitzGerald
Aortic Stenosis
August 11, 2026

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