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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Jonathan Bines posted an update

8 years ago (July 7, 2018)

Well, I'm a couple of days past six weeks post-op and I just jogged seven miles! Felt like I could have done more -- very moderate pace, but still, it's amazing what a difference this operation has made. I couldn't jog three blocks before the surgery due to the stenosis/regurgitation.... Read more.

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Anna Jones

8 years ago (July 7, 2018)

That is wonderful news. Sending prayers for continued good health and happiness.

Mark Wilbur

8 years ago (July 7, 2018)

Fantastic!

Susan Lynn

8 years ago (July 8, 2018)

Jonathan- Wow! That's tremendous progress! Glad you're feeling so well. Continued success!

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (July 8, 2018)

Great news! Happy for you.

Steven Methot

8 years ago (July 8, 2018)

You don't know what your message has done for my spirits. I am a runner and while I am asymptomatic I was told to STOP. I wasn't sure what post-surgery (whenever that is) would do. Thanks for confirming my hopes.

Willie Radl

8 years ago (July 8, 2018)

Awesome! Nice work!

Dan Vechiola

8 years ago (July 8, 2018)

Way to go Jonathon! Your posts and journal has been very informative for us that have yet to have surgery. I appreciate your words, they mean a lot. Keep up the great work and its been great following your progress!

Kirk Bepler

8 years ago (July 8, 2018)

Wow, you are healing fast! That's great!

Jonathan Bines posted an update

8 years ago (June 9, 2018)

Two weeks and two days post-op (Ross Procedure with Dr. Stelzer at Mt. Sinai), and I just got back from a beer and bratwurst party at a friend's place (I only had one small beer). Been climbing these steps (I keep uploading the picture but it isn't showing up --... Read more.

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Chris Purvis

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Awesome man! Love the Beer and Brat party...like you said these surgeons can do some amazing things so we can continue to enjoy those things. Glad your doing so well.

Joey Hardee

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Fantastic! That is great progress in 2 weeks. Makes me want to go ahead and get scheduled with Dr Stelzer. :-))

Jonathan Bines

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Well, if you're a candidate for the Ross, I couldn't recommend Dr. Stelzer more highly. But by now I'm sure his reputation needs no further burnishing.

Jonathan Bines posted an update

8 years ago (June 4, 2018)

How long after OHS before you can start drinking again? Asking for a friend.

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Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (June 4, 2018)

Hello Jonathan, I forgot to ask my cardiologist that very question so look forward to hearing what others have been told.

Lilly Black

8 years ago (June 4, 2018)

Lol! Cute! 😁I did not ask my cardiologist. But I did wait until I stopped medication. I started with 1 glass of wine with dinner. But it didn't taste so good so it wasn't enjoyable anyway. I don't drink the hard stuff! I guess if you are concerned you should... Read more.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (June 4, 2018)

I thought 1 week was good... That glass of wine was great! Obviously, don't combine alcohol with narcotic pain Meds or large amounts of acetaminophen...Can damage your liver...

Helen Daw

8 years ago (June 4, 2018)

I had a glass two weeks after my surgery.

Nikki Escue

8 years ago (June 4, 2018)

I did ask my Doctor because I did enjoy a good glass of wine now and then. However, I found out if you are on Warfarin and you drink alcohol, it causes a buildup of the Warfarin in your system and can cause severe bleeding internally. That being said, he... Read more.