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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Greg Lewis posted an update
1 week 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!!!!😂
🥰 😂 ❤️ Pamela Gregory, Grace Mason and reacted to this
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
So glad to see you are back checking-in. You’re survival story is an inspiration as well as your humor!
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
We did miss you Greg! And your amazing attitude and humor. Good for you, re the jogging. If your hips will agree, go for it😄
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
Thanks so much!! And so far its the ankles and Achilles that get cranky about it.
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
Nice to see you Grace ! I cannot believe we are both approaching 3 years.
Greg Lewis posted an update
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
I fairly recently thought I could take myself off the Spironolactone (cardiologist said ok) but that didn't work out...back on it. So now I can grow boobs again! 😂
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
On the bright side: if you ever need more surgery you can buy a surgical bra beforehand.
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
I was on Bumetanide for 3 months. It sucked. The potassium pills also sucked.
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
Thanks...Richard, always a brightside! Nice!...John, not sure what that stuff is, but yes..Potassium pills sucketh!
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
It’s the diuretic they stuck me on after surgery. I went in with a lot of edema from arthritis before surgery and put on a whole bunch more afterwards. Then I yo-yoed about 10lbs of water for the next 2 months until they figured out a schedule that would keep... Read more.
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
I'm glad it went away!! Mine was good for a long time. But something changed. ..maybe I'll post my recent curveball.
Greg Lewis posted an update
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
HELLO HEART FORUM!! I decided to take a look on here the other day, and realized I miss checking in. My surgery, and heart stuff is part of who I am now. And I always love the advice and ideas on here. So...in 2021 (covid) I had a pretty crazy... Read more.
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
Congrats on the new grandbaby Greg! Glad to hear you and the family are doing well.
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
Nice to hear from you Grace! I hope your doing well. Fully recovered i hope?
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
I just read your profile and that’s a crazy ride you went on to go through surgery! Gives me hope that no matter what happens when I have surgery, you just got to battle through things and come through on top! Glad to see you and your wife playing golf... Read more.
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
Yes, heart is doing well. Just had a check with cardio and doc said everything sounds and looks good. I had to wait a bit longer for my sternum to feel normal because of a partial non-union but finally can now do heavier push/pull/lift things and feel fine👍🏼 I had... Read more.
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
Grace, here they are when we moved the couches during renos. They are waiting for the show I guess.
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
Grooming day...
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
Hey Chad! I absolutely love the Okanagan valley!! We used to go every year, usually to Osoyoos. But hey man, your surgery will go fine! Get into the absolute best condition you can prior to it. Like hit the weights too. There's some advice I wish I knew before it.... Read more.
1 week ago (August 1, 2026)
Thanks for the advice Greg!!! Yes Osoyoos is beautiful!!!!
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
Great to hear from you again Greg. Yes, worry is almost always a waste of time and energy. Godspeed.
1 week ago (August 2, 2026)
Really cute doggies! Good to hear from you again, Greg. You’re such a warrior and have kept your sense of humor going!

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