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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: August 27, 2023

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Rich Butela posted an update

1 year ago (September 21, 2024)

Hi Everyone. Been a while since I last updated this page. I'm doing well and want to encourage anyone having to go through this. This is me, 4 days shy of my one year anniversary. Yes there is life after Valve replacement.

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Grace Mason

1 year ago (September 21, 2024)

Woot! Look at you Rich! We were going through recovery together, so it's great to hear and see how well you are doing. What kind of obstacles do you do in a savage blitz? Congratulations on your anniversary 💖

Ana Brusso

1 year ago (September 21, 2024)

Wow Rich, it's been a while. So glad you are doing great. Continued good health and God bless you 🙏❤️

Rich Butela

1 year ago (September 21, 2024)

Hey Grace. How are you doing ? You were a big inspiration for me after surgery. The blitz is 3 miles of cross country running, climbing walls, crawling under barbed wire, getting wet and muddy, a couple of rope swings and a big monkey bar obstacle. Challenging, but a lot... Read more.

Michael O'Connell

1 year ago (September 22, 2024)

Keep it going!

Grace Mason

1 year ago (September 22, 2024)

That is nice to hear, Rich, I am glad that my story inspired you. I am doing great. I just had my one year follow-up and was told I can do anything I want, no restrictions. My valves are looking good 👍🏼 Your race does sounds challenging and fun, except... Read more.

Sean Adkins

1 year ago (September 22, 2024)

Awesome

J Alexander Lassally

1 year ago (September 22, 2024)

Hey there. It was so nice to see your update and shirt saying - indeed, failure is not an option for us !! I also want to thank you again for being a key advocate in getting that recliner lined up ahead of surgery. It was an essential part of... Read more.

Rich Butela posted an update

2 years ago (March 24, 2024)

Hey Ya'll, tomorrow it will be 6 months since getting my new "Pig" valve. I feel very good, everything seems to be back to a pre surgery state. Since I was pretty much asymptomatic before surgery, this is a good thing. I'm able to jog and lift weights again, which... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

2 years ago (March 24, 2024)

Happy Six-Month Anniversary, Rich! Wishing you continued good health!! ❤️

Deena Z

2 years ago (March 24, 2024)

Hard to believe six months has already passed. Good to hear your are doing well fellow heart warrior.😊❤️

DeWayne Adamson

2 years ago (March 24, 2024)

Time Flys! Good to hear!

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (March 24, 2024)

Great. Keep going, Rich. Still grateful for your advice on the recliner early on.

Grace Mason

2 years ago (March 24, 2024)

Hey Rich! Glad to hear your ticker sounds great! Hope the lower incision irritation gets resolved.

Rose Madura

2 years ago (March 24, 2024)

Rich, you are doing great! Glad all is well and I wish way more than 10 years with your pig valve. 🐖❤️🩹💪🪖

Rich Butela posted an update

2 years ago (February 19, 2024)

Question for the group. I'm now just about 5 months out from surgery. I feel pretty good. been jogging on a treadmill and lifting weights again at the gym. No real problems other than the bottom two inches of my scar are still really raw (red and tender) the upper... Read more.

Barbara DeLoache

2 years ago (February 19, 2024)

In my opinion, after 5 months that lower 2" of the incision line should be healed. The fact that it is still red and tender is not normal… as you know. You did not mention any drainage which is good. If it was me, I would show it to my... Read more.

Yumiko Ishida