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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

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Don Catoe posted an update

9 years ago (April 27, 2017)

It was three months this past Tuesday since my AVR. I have been feeling great for the most part. I had a problem with high blood pressure for a couple of weeks and that was resolved by continuing a med that the cardiologist eliminated previously. I am in the thirteenth... Read more.

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Dave Green

I have had a start Edwards aortic valve in for 36 good years now with no problems at all, old ways are sometimes the best.

Cathleen Weed

I'm so glad you're in cardiac rehab ❤️ Sounds like you're doing well! 😊 Have they shown you all the calf stretches? Also, are you drinking 2 Liters of water a day?

Robert Harris

Hey Don, sounds like you are doing well. I couldn't help but notice the Air Force blues in your photo. I am also a wing nut. Best of luck in your recovery!

Adam Pick

Awesome Don! Keep it up! And... Keep on tickin!

Enrique K

Right on Don! I agree with Cathleen drink as much water as possible at least 8 glasses of water it purifies your system and heart.

Don Catoe

Dave, that is amazing and encouraging!

Don Catoe

Thanks Cathleen, I try to drink as much water as I can during the day. Probably not enough. I also tried a banana before my exercise and even tried drinking pickle juice. I stretch before starting and again at the end of the treadmill walk. It seems to help, yesterday... Read more.

Don Catoe

Thanks Adam for this website where I have read about so many inspirational people and found answers to lots of questions.

Don Catoe

Thanks Enrique, I definitely need to drink more water and need more purifying!

Enrique K

My pleasure Don, also I like to drink coconut water as it's critical to maintain blood volume, heart health, and well as to prevent dehydration and it contains electrolytes.

Don Catoe posted an update

9 years ago (February 24, 2017)

I am three weeks into recovery. All is going pretty good and I feel better each new day. I do need to increase my walking and start building my strength back. Anyway today I got a letter in the mail from Edwards Lifesciences all about my valve. I did not... Read more.

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Phyllis Petersen

For your sake, I hope it does last 20 years.

Laurie Baglio

I am so happy to hear your doing well. Keep up the great work!

Bob Jensen

Don - I had the exact model valve put in 7 weeks ago and just got my ID card as well. It is working great, and I am shooting for the 20 year warrantee as well. LOL. My surgeon told me that if all goes well over the years, when... Read more.

Don Catoe

Thanks Phyllis, if it last 20 years I will be 84yo when they have to replace it. I looked back into our family history and I may well be the first male in our family to live that long! God willing.

Don Catoe

Thanks Laurie, sounds like you are doing well also. My wife tells me she knows everything is going to be fine, since my weird sense of humor has returned! ! LOL

Don Catoe

I don't know Bob, isn't eating beef now almost like cannibalism? LOL

Larry Ring

Hi Don....almost at the three week mark here too. I'm recovering well. Still ridiculously exhausted after even the most mundane of tasks (like showering...), but each morning I awaken feeling just a little bit stronger. Keep up the healing!

Phyllis Petersen

I know what you mean Don. At 62, I'm already the oldest of my immediate family and most of the previous generation were gone by this age. I plan at least matching a greataunt and a greatuncle, who both made it to 92.