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Raul Mausposted a journal

12 days ago

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2 years and 1 month post op. I had my follow-up with my EP and he reported no AFIB which was great to hear. I celebrated by going to Disney World and walking ...Read more

2 years and 1 month post op. I had my follow-up with my EP and he reported no AFIB which was great to hear. I celebrated by going to Disney World and walking about 12 miles a day for 5 days straight. I will drink a congratulatory beer here and there but continue avoiding alcohol and I have seen many positive effects. To those who are starting on the path, you are not alone and there will be good and bad days. I set small goals and try and achieve them throughout the year.

Valerie Allen Congratulations! My goal is to go to DisneyWorld in the next year too!

Raul Mausposted an update

223 days ago

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Had my follow up appointment with my EP. He is pleased with my progress and took me off Eliquis and will evaluate my other beta blocker in 3 months. Dealing ...Read more

Had my follow up appointment with my EP. He is pleased with my progress and took me off Eliquis and will evaluate my other beta blocker in 3 months. Dealing with arrhythmias was something I never faced before my surgery but is part of my reality today, my goal is to be here as long as possible and it's a small bump along the road but has contributed many positive lifestyle changes. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! A festivus for the rest of us.

Rose Madura Merry Christmas! 🎄

Raul Mausposted an update

282 days ago

Had an ablation yesterday for my afib back in July at UTSW. Very smooth process and got home in the same day. I'm looking forward to progressing through this ...Read more

Had an ablation yesterday for my afib back in July at UTSW. Very smooth process and got home in the same day. I'm looking forward to progressing through this and continuing to heal on this path.

Rose Madura Great news! Praying the ablation was successful.

Robert Miller Did you try cardioversion first? Did you take any medicine for afib? I am asking because I have prett ... Read more

Robert Miller Did you try cardioversion first? Did you take any medicine for afib? I am asking because I have pretty much constant afib.

Raul Maus So I have an ICD installed due to a vtach 10 days after surgery. My EP mentioned I rarely had AFIB so ... Read more

Raul Maus So I have an ICD installed due to a vtach 10 days after surgery. My EP mentioned I rarely had AFIB so ablation or medicine were equally good moves in his opinion. I'm coming up on 60 days and no issues yet with AFIB(still on Sotalol though).

Raul Mausposted an update

337 days ago

I had my 14 month post op echo; looks like everything is holding up well. I had a bout of Atrial Fibrillation that has me working with my EP. It looks like ...Read more

I had my 14 month post op echo; looks like everything is holding up well. I had a bout of Atrial Fibrillation that has me working with my EP. It looks like I'm getting an ablation at the end of October. I'm making more of an effort to stay healthy and am just being patient. To those who are about to go on this adventure, just take it a day at a time.

Rose Madura Raul, I'm sorry you have gotten Afib and hope the ablation takes care of it. Your advice is spot on. ... Read more

Rose Madura Raul, I'm sorry you have gotten Afib and hope the ablation takes care of it. Your advice is spot on. God bless you on this journey. ❤️‍🩹💪

Raul Mausposted an update

416 days ago

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Celebrating one year post-Op by playing baseball all day.

Susan Lynn Woo-hoo! Happy Anniversary!! Great way to celebrate!

Ana Brusso Congratulations and God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura Wonderful!

Raul Mausposted a journal

481 days ago

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10 months post op.I spent 5 days walking all over DC and never was short of breath. I have encountered some anxiety over the longevity of these results but ...Read more

10 months post op.I spent 5 days walking all over DC and never was short of breath. I have encountered some anxiety over the longevity of these results but my cardiologists assured me that this is common and set me up to talk to their clinic's social worker(UTSW). Hope everyone is doing well and keeps up the fight!

Marie Myers Recovery is an emotional and physical process, and I still find myself occasionally wondering “ how ... Read more

Marie Myers Recovery is an emotional and physical process, and I still find myself occasionally wondering “ how long will this last”? (It has been 7 years for me) We just have to accept that there is no definite answer to that question. So I try my best just to live every day as it comes, and try not to worry about the numerous “what if’s” that can happen. I also speak to a mental health counselor to help me through my journey. Wishing you all the best!

Sue Maize I so appreciate the frankness of so many of your posts. I can’t imagine facing so much of the unexp ... Read more

Sue Maize I so appreciate the frankness of so many of your posts. I can’t imagine facing so much of the unexpected that comes with OHS without the wise and honest counsel of those who’ve been there. I look forward to every one of your posts Marie. 💕

Raul Mausposted an update

511 days ago

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A couple days late, but 9 months post-op Ross Procedure and no issues thus far.

Marie Myers Great to hear that all is well!

Sue Maize Great news Raul! 🥳

Raul Mausposted a journal

606 days ago

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Coming up on 6 months, my ejection fraction went up 10% and am approaching normal values. I'm currently on 50mg metoprolol, 5mg lisinopril , 12.5mg ...Read more

Coming up on 6 months, my ejection fraction went up 10% and am approaching normal values. I'm currently on 50mg metoprolol, 5mg lisinopril , 12.5mg spironolactone, and a baby aspirin. My cardiologist increased me to 50mg and I'm tolerating it well. My next echo is in 6 months I believe. I am grateful for so many things this year.

Susan Lynn Happy six- month Anniversary! Sounds like you're doing well! Wishing you continued progress and ... Read more

Susan Lynn Happy six- month Anniversary! Sounds like you're doing well! Wishing you continued progress and good health!

Rose Madura Sounds like everything is under control. And a grateful and healthy heart too!

Raul Mausposted a journal

655 days ago

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A little over 4 months post-op, we continue working on fine-tuning the medication. I've got another ECHO next month to see how the recovery is going.

Grace Mason I'm 5 weeks post Ross, Raul. Thanks for sharing your updates. Hope you get great news on your echo n... Read more

Grace Mason I'm 5 weeks post Ross, Raul. Thanks for sharing your updates. Hope you get great news on your echo next month.

Raul Mausposted a journal

714 days ago

Brady Busch, Adam Pick, Cathleen Weed and 3 others reacted to this

Finishing 6-week cardiac rehab today. I've slowly been building my running capacity and am approaching a half mile that I can jog continuously. My goal ...Read more

Finishing 6-week cardiac rehab today. I've slowly been building my running capacity and am approaching a half mile that I can jog continuously. My goal is to run a 5K.