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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: April 24, 2016

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Norman Schloss posted an update
9 years ago (October 25, 2016)
Well, I am nearly 3-months out of surgery and going strong. I have completed 3 1-hour sessions of Cardio Rehab (33 more scheduled) and have found this to be a wonderful bit of cardio education. I am still watching my lifting, pushing and pulling; however, I know my breastbone is... Read more.
Norman Schloss posted an update
9 years ago (September 16, 2016)
Well, it has been 1-month, 7-day since my surgery (repaired Mitral Valve and performed a Bypass of my Right-Coronary Artery. I have become a walking fool (over 65-miles last week / too much - have backed it down to 5-miles per day). I try to get out twice a day... Read more.
Thanks Linda - I don't hit this page frequently enough! Walking - well as my surgeon said, we did not operate on your legs (I am not a TV watcher or a couch potato, so walking was one thing I could do a lot of! I am still walking and... Read more.
Norman Schloss posted an update
9 years ago (August 8, 2016)
Today was a long day getting all required testing done in order to have my surgery. All tests passed - surgery scheduled for tomorrow - 5 AM show at the hospital. I am so ready - Let Go / Let GOD take you through! GOOD NIGHT ALL!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Prayers brother.
Prayers that all goes well, Norman.
Prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery 🙏🏼
Thanks All - everything came out perfectly (I even think surgeon did a great job opening my up - scaring will be minimal)! LOVING LIFE - stay positive and use the Serenity Prayer for everything in your daily life (applying it to everything, my days are virtually stress-free)

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