I love that you shared your wonderful outcome and that your improvements were "too many to list here."
Being part of a group like this is so beneficial to those who have not gone where we, the septal myectomy people have. I am so encouraged when I see how our little group is so willing to reach out and share their own story with others.
We can share our own unique experiences and offer support that nobody else could and hopefully put other folks facing this at a little more at ease and enlightened.
Heck...even members like @gangcarotid1, who is not part of HCM/HOCM was able to chime in about their extensive kidney surgery and offer advice. Thank you for that, @gangcarotid1 .

It seems major surgery, open heart or otherwise, involves much of the same mental preparation in addition to the difficulties of travel post op for some.

I have learned many things here on Mayo Connect, and I continue to marvel at the strength, humbleness, grace, kindness and openness of our group and how we stand ready to assist each other.
Thank you for sharing how you are doing @bwburchette, and helping others on their journey.