John Cook
6 months ago (February 16, 2026)
That is awesome
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: January 22, 2022
Member Since: January 22, 2022
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Chris Germano posted an update
6 months ago (February 16, 2026)
Hi all,
I'm 15 weeks post SAVR and finished a slow run/walk10K. I felt good. Still have a couple weeks of Cardio rehab. Things are moving in the right direction with no major setbacks. Best wishes to all.
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Rose Madura
6 months ago (February 16, 2026)
Wow, that's awesome!
Deena Z
6 months ago (February 17, 2026)
WTG!!! You are on the other side and going strong!
Adam Pick
5 months ago (March 19, 2026)
👍 👍 Awesome Chris! Congrats! 👍👍
Lisa Hoyt
5 months ago (March 19, 2026)
That's awesome!
Kathy Blank
5 months ago (March 19, 2026)
Great job and keep it up, Chris! You will encourage and inspire others!
Lorenzo Iannazzo
5 months ago (March 19, 2026)
Great news!
Douglas Kipnis
5 months ago (March 19, 2026)
You are a great example to me!
Lynne Anderson
5 months ago (March 19, 2026)
WooHoo! Great job getting back out there!
Matthew Boyer
5 months ago (March 19, 2026)
Congratulations!!
Chris Germano posted an update
9 months ago (December 3, 2025)
Hi all, it's just over 5 weeks post mini-AVR. I was uncomfortable the first 4 weeks, but not bad. Stopped Oxy after a week at home, now just extra strength Tylenol PM at night. My walking is up to 3 miles in 60 minutes, and the chest pain is greatly... Read more.
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Rose Madura, Susan Lynn and
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9 months ago (December 4, 2025)
Great report! Just as you said, I found it wasn't as hard as I feared it would be.
9 months ago (December 4, 2025)
So glad you are progressing so well in your recovery!!!❤️
9 months ago (December 4, 2025)
Sounds like you are doing well.
9 months ago (December 5, 2025)
Thanks all❤️
Chris Germano posted an update
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Made it home.
Arrived about an hour ago. Flights from Cleveland went well. My daughter was here to cook dinner. My son is coming tomorrow night.
The neighbors also made food.
Wonderful kids and great neighbors.
My wife is being a solid nurse and taking good care of me. Thank... Read more.
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Pamela Gregory, Cathleen Weed and
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10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
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10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Yay! Great to hear!
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Welcome home! You will be so much more comfortable in your home with friends and family❤️
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Great news! Always happy to see posts like this and wish you a speedy recovery and no complications 🙏❤️🫶
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Great news good luck with the recovery process. Enjoy the journey is all I can say.
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
good luck with the recovery process. Enjoy the journey is all I can say.
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Get some rest !! Every day a little better and so wonderful you have your family taking care of you. Best of health.
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Wonderful news!👍
10 months ago (November 5, 2025)
No place like home, makes the healing process so much easier. Congrats . Hardest part is over!!!
10 months ago (November 6, 2025)
Congratulations!
10 months ago (November 6, 2025)
Thanks all❤️
9 months ago (November 6, 2025)
Glad you are back home!
9 months ago (November 6, 2025)
Congratulations on the progress, Chris!
9 months ago (November 28, 2025)
Coming home was great, I really hope you are doing well. I will say the first night home for me was actually a little hard to sleep, I was more used to the hospital bed than I realized. but everything else about being home was amazing. Got to love the... Read more.
9 months ago (December 3, 2025)
Eric, I got the same valve.... hoping it lasts 20 years😊
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