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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 22, 2022

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Mary Milewski got a guestbook from Roselyn Kubek
4 years ago (May 5, 2022)
Hi Mary! I just wanted to check in with you and see how you are doing. It is very hard to be patient! But when I measure my progress from almost a year ago- I see that I am feeling great- Gardening, kayaking, walking tons! Measure progress in weeks and... Read more.
Thanks Roselyn-so nice of you to ask-- this is definitely a journey--was doing really well at 5-6 wks (walking 2-3 miles and doing lower body yoga and pilates) but had a bit of a setback at 7wks-- so-this week trying to regain my footing. In any event am encouraged by... Read more.
Thanks Roselyn-so nice of you to ask-- this is definitely a journey--was doing really well at 5-6 wks (walking 2-3 miles and doing lower body yoga and pilates) but had a bit of a setback at 7wks-- so-this week trying to regain my footing. In any event am encouraged by... Read more.
I'll be thinking of you and hope you get back in step soon!
Mary Milewski got a guestbook from Sandy Harvey
4 years ago (February 25, 2022)
Hi Mary - I know how the emotions change from one day to another, and at times hour by hour with the nights being the most difficult. Sometimes I think I am crazy. My 'go to' has been to keep thinking about the positives - I want to see my... Read more.
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Dear Mary, yes it's true that all kinds of thoughts go through your mind while you are waiting for surgery. Know that we all have gone through the same things and put your trust in God, your surgeon and his medical team. You will get through this. Do things that... Read more.

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