Susan Lynn
I love an inspiring story! Thanks, Wendell!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: May 27, 2023
Member Since: May 27, 2023
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Wendell Scott posted an update
9 months ago (September 9, 2025)
For anyone approaching surgery or recovering from it, keep your goals in mind. I had my aortic valve replaced two years ago and have had great results. Recently, I biked my age and for anyone keeping score that's 64 miles for this years trip around the sun. Do the work... Read more.
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John Cook
Nice & congratulations. Today was my 14-week anniversary. I ran and speed walked 2.7 miles on my treadmill this morning. Pre-surgery me could have gotten at least 3.5 miles in the same amount of time.
I'm working on getting back to where I was but at least it doesn't feel... Read more.
Rose Madura
Wendell, what a great update. Very inspiring! 👍💪
Wendell Scott posted an update
2 years ago (February 19, 2024)
General population question: Has anyone taking a statin experienced any periodic dizziness symptoms? I occasionally experience intense dizziness for 10-30 seconds. Sometimes when walking, others when sitting and most recently when I was working out on my bike (inside). The unpredictable nature of the occurrences has made me unwilling to... Read more.
I have read that dizziness is listed as a possible side effect of statins, but personally I have not experienced it. Have you have an ear-nose -throat doc weigh in on that symptom? It could be vertigo caused by the inner ear crystals. Also, do you monitor your blood pressure?... Read more.
Yes, I took a statin for a few weeks after surgery and was waking up so dizzy and nauseous. My doctor took me off of it and now I feel so much better! I know there are alternatives for statins.
Wendell Scott posted an update
2 years ago (January 5, 2024)
I'm seven months post Aortic valve replacement surgery today. Made good progress so far, working out on my bike at about 90% of pre onset levels and feeling good overall. If you're facing this surgery and have concerns about your post surgical exercise abilities, I think there is cause for... Read more.
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Great to hear and good advice as well! ❤️🩹👍
I m 3 month post AVR. Feeling great. 90% recovered. Key to recovery is being active all the time. More you walk and do light exercise more you feel better.. good luck
Wendell that's good to know. I'm having my aorta valve and my mitral valves replaced on January 18th. I've been trying to walk almost daily. Lost 20 pounds and drink way more water and eat healthier. How long after your surgery did you go back to work? Thanks
Great post Wendell and congratulations on your seventh month anniversary.
I'm glad you are doing so well!
That's great news Wendell! I'm also trying to lose some weight and walk as far and as long as I can while I can—greatly encouraged by your success!
Thanks Wendell! Great encouragement!
I don't work for pay (I work for my wife!). But I do woodworking and project work as I want to. I finally got back in my shop 3 months after my surgery. 1/2 days at first and then longer as I felt like I was ok doing it.
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