Brian's Posts

Hope everyone is doing well and following this website, what a godsend this website is for all of us going through these surgeries. THANK YOU ADAM! As for me I am now 7 months out from surgery and doing great. My current medication list is now atorvastatin, entresto, carvedilol, baby aspirin. Feeling great, I really feel good with my new normal. I am hoping to be able to be off most of the meds in the near future, We will see, my next follow up appointment with my Cardiologist is in March. I hope other find comfort in my postings of those going through or planning to have surgery.

Hi Everyone, Approaching 7th week post mitral valve surgery. Feeling good, very little to no pain. I was also cleared to fly home to Idaho a couple of weeks ago, yeah!! Nice to be home, even got to sleep on my side a few times, nice! I will see Dr. Larson in September for follow up. While I have located another reputable Cardiologist in Idaho, I really like Dr. Larson and the follow up care I have received. The great experience continues with Sequoia Hospital!! Dr. Larson cleared me for Cardiac Rehab, so I will be looking for a local rehab center. I am walking an hour plus a day, I would do a second walk, but just too hot right now. Those out there waiting for surgery with Dr. Castro, I will tell you that you can't be in better hands with his team that includes the facility and staff. If you need a Sequoia Cardiologist, Dr. Mary Larson is great!