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PeggyAnn Doak posted an update
8 years ago (June 1, 2018)
When I had my first aortic valve replacement, it was found when I had breast cancer surgery and had a heart attack. After learning that I had maybe two weeks to live, I was sent home as a non candidate for surgery. A surgeon in Portland, Maine picked me up... Read more.
Wow!! What an incredible story of perseverance. You're here for some important purpose! All the best to you!
PeggyAnn, it is unfortunate that some of us have to fight so hard for ourselves to get proper medical care. You should be very proud that you managed through all of this to get that care. I'm so sorry you had to go through that and wish you the best... Read more.
Yea that is perseverance defined. You've been through more than I could handle-your a strong spirit for sure and we are praying for you.
How tough you've had it PeggyAnn, so glad to hear that things are looking better now. I had a mitral valve repair done at Maine Med a year ago- Reed Quinn was my surgeon, he and Scott Buchanan share an office - definitely 2 of the best heart surgeons in... Read more.
PeggyAnn Doak posted an update
12 years ago (June 20, 2013)
I am learning that my emergency valve replacement (aortic) was quite an ordeal. I am now six months past the operation date and am beginning to feel an inner strength coming in that is stronger than ever before. My muscles have taken forever to rebuild and the ones on my... Read more.
PeggyAnn Doak posted an update
13 years ago (February 23, 2013)
I could not upload my photos and Adam kindly did so for me. I was unable to put notes on them so I tell you what they are. the first is me working. training my awesome thoroughbred, who unfortunately I lost after 17 years do to my closing aortic valve,... Read more.

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