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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 29, 2023

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1 year ago (August 3, 2024)

I Just finished my 2nd full day with kiddos. I have a great class so far. Fingers crossed! Last year I had the worst class. Even with the kids being pretty easy at this point, I have been going to sleep early. Last night I slept 10 1/2 hours and... Read more.

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Sue Maize

Now THAT is one well organized classroom!! I'm so glad to hear things have started out well with this class—what grade do you teach Daneen? I taught high school French and History for 31 years and I've had great classes and not so great, but being a semestered system I... Read more.

Grace Mason

Looks great, Daneen! 10.5 hours of sleep sounds amazing and you earned that!

Daneen Douglas

Thanks Ladies! I teach 3rd graders, basically 9 year olds! That's awesome Sue! I can't speak French but do speak Spanish! 31 years is a long time! I still have some years ahead of me myself. I worked for 5 hours today! And brought a little work home for tomorrow.... Read more.

Valerie Allen

Hope you have a great year, Daneen!

Pam Dahl

Hope you have a great school year, what a blessing that you have a great group this year!

Daneen Douglas added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (June 13, 2024)

It's been 7 1/2 weeks since my heart operation. I saw the surgeon today and found out I indeed had most of my ascending aorta replaced along with my aortic root and valve. My surgery was called a biological Bentall procedure- Figure B. It is nice knowing what I had... Read more.

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Darrell Malone

It certainly incredible what can be done by these amazing doctors and their teams. Also nice to have a clear understanding of what was done. But back to work on a Friday? That was my original return to work but now it was pushed to the 29th. They said start... Read more.

Daneen Douglas

Thanks Darrell! It is definitely incredible what technology exists and blows my mind that a surgical team can perform operations such as these so easily. I know! 🙄 Our teaching contracts begin on the 26th, lol! They have teachers report back on weird days for professional development prior to students... Read more.

Matthew Allen

Hey Daneen, glad to hear you're doing well! In Another 5-7 weeks you won't believe how good you feel! Take it easy - back to work part time is a good idea! I've just turned 9 months, am back cycling and walking in the hills and am going great. Take... Read more.

Marie Myers

It is truly miraculous what the surgeons can do! I am thankful everyday that these technologies are available.

Tim Carpenter

Hi Daneen my question is do you notice a big difference on how you feel now than before the surgery? I was born with bicuspid aortic valve and never seen a cardiologist until last year . I do notice being short of breath when I exert myself to much does... Read more.

Darrell Malone

@Daneen ahh that makes sense. Yes we are on about the same time line. I feel very fortunate that I have work benefits and I can concentrate on recovering. I think I will enjoy retirement when that day comes LOL. Today my wife and I saw the dietitian and it... Read more.

Daneen Douglas

That's great Darrell! I'm checking all the labels now…did a lot of research before surgery…but I'm sure a dietician will help. We have free dietician support at our cardiac rehab. I will make Sure to meet with them.

Daneen Douglas

Thanks Matthew! I wish I could start back part time. I will be off of work 3 months by the time I start back, and luckily we comeback a week before kids return! So happy you are doing well and looking forward to getting to that point too! Joining a... Read more.

Daneen Douglas

Tim, I have noticed a lot of differences after surgery. My ankles are swelling much less. They would be 100% skinny but I have lymph edema and venous insufficiency so I'm afraid I'm a bit stuck with it. But it is WAY better, especially when I stick to low sodium.... Read more.

Daneen Douglas

Marie, It is amazing for sure!