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Ashley Pedersen got a guestbook from Lance
12 years ago (June 12, 2013)
Hi Ashley, My name is Lance and I have Mitral Valve regurgitation and Aortic Stenosis. I have interviewed with Dr. Trento and Dr. Raney at Hoag Hospital. I have an appointment to see Dr. Starnes. My question is how did you finally decided on Dr. Starnes and not Dr. Trento?... Read more.
Ashley Pedersen got a guestbook
14 years ago (June 22, 2011)
Dear Ashley, Thanks for posting. I'm 46, and have mitral regurg. Your blog is a blessing for me, as I wonder what young women experience. (you are a lot younger than me...) Thanks for taking the time. Hope you are feeling well now. -Jennifer Turner
Ashley Pedersen got a guestbook
15 years ago (June 3, 2011)
Ashley, I returned to work at 11 weeks. I maybe could have gone back at 9 but I was scheduled for 12 weeks and figured whAt's the hurry? There's no right or wrong answer to your question. Listen to your body. Ricki Shine

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