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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 5, 2015

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Ed Smith posted an update
10 years ago (January 20, 2016)
I had my AVR surgery one year ago today and, reflecting on all I've been through, I realize how fortunate I am to have been in the care of a talented cardiologist and a terrific cardiac surgeon, great ICU & Step Down Unit nurses, and the many support staff at... Read more.
10 years ago (January 20, 2016)
Congrats on your one year anniversary!!
10 years ago (January 20, 2016)
Amen! Take it easy heart brother!
10 years ago (January 20, 2016)
Good to hear you are doing well. I even got out and shoveled this little bit of snow we got in St Louis.
10 years ago (January 21, 2016)
Thanks, Claire. I also did the snow shoveling, such as it was.
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10 years ago (December 3, 2015)
Back to my favorite sport.
Ed Smith posted an update
11 years ago (June 17, 2015)
I am now 6 months post-surgery and had my 36th and final cardio rehab session this morning. The Cardio Rehab team at St. Mary's Hospital in suburban St. Louis are a superb group of professionals. It was great to push myself with both cardio and weight-lifting workouts, knowing I was... Read more.
11 years ago (June 17, 2015)
Second positive vote here - Organized cardiac rehab is great. You are monitored full time by heart monitor and knowledgeable personnel. I too graduated from Phase II a while back and am now in phase III. Even though it is only twice a week at the hospital, they have a... Read more.
11 years ago (June 17, 2015)
My dad had great experience at St Mary's rehab. Now if it would stop raining and cool off, you could get outside more for exercise.
11 years ago (June 17, 2015)
Hi Clare. I went there based on a neighbor's recommendation and think they do a terrific job. I'm scheduled to play golf at the course next to Spirit Airport tomorrow morning and I'm not very optimistic. I'll probably end up working out at the JCCA (good for me, but less... Read more.

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