Tim Miller
6 years ago (October 5, 2019)
Great job! hope your recovery continues to go well!!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: July 28, 2019
Member Since: July 28, 2019
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Beth Allen posted a photo
6 years ago (October 5, 2019)
5 weeks post op and walked a 5k with an 18 min mile today! Feeling great! Soon will be back to my 12 min/mile walk.....now I can't wait to start driving next week again!
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Joey Hardee
6 years ago (October 5, 2019)
This is quite awesome, Beth. 12 minutes a mile walking is getting it done. I did what I thought was a fast walk with some short jogs thrown in and could only manage a 14 minute pace for a 5K. I'm 3 1/2 months post op and I am trying... Read more.
Bradley Dunn
6 years ago (October 6, 2019)
Great work!!
Paola Gonnet
6 years ago (October 24, 2019)
Beth impressive recovery! , you look fabulous ! I am anxious but happy at the same time that now I Have all my surgery schedule already set up at CC😉
Beth Allen
6 years ago (November 9, 2019)
Paola Gonnet Had my check up at cc almost 2 weeks ago. Valve functioning beautifully with a normal gradient and no regurgitation and ejection fraction is 70 percent. The waiting for it is the worst part and I too was so anxious. Once it was over, I took control of... Read more.
Paola Gonnet
6 years ago (November 18, 2019)
I am anxious but very happy at the same time to leave this behind just as you are very glad that you are so good and that these indicators are so good.
By the way who was your cardiologist at the check up now that Majdalani left CC?
Beth Allen
6 years ago (January 8, 2020)
Paula Gonnet Dr. Joanne Ghobrial is my cardio at CC now since he left. I am still in touch with him via email as he wanted to follow how I am doing. At 4 months now and I am doing great other than some low BP. When is your surgery... Read more.
Paola Gonnet
6 years ago (January 26, 2020)
Beth ! My surgery was last Jan 10th, I feel great and I am very very happy, everything was smooth as silk, I am returning to CC next Feb 14 for my post surgery check up, I agree with you that The surgeons skill, nursing care and the heart centers... Read more.
Beth Allen
6 years ago (February 5, 2020)
Paola yes I take baby aspirin and 12.5 mg metoprolol twice a day. I go back March 6th to my cardiologist and echo at CC. So glad to hear you are doing well! That is awesome! We were both in good hands!
Beth Allen posted an update
6 years ago (September 1, 2019)
I made it! My bio prosthetic Edwards Inspiris Resilia valve is in! Also had the aortic annulus enlargement to fit it! Discharge echocardiogram was so cool seeing it function so beautifully! The worst part was wheeling into the OR and then the first night! After that, recovery was so fast... Read more.
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6 years ago (September 1, 2019)
I am reading your story with my family and we are happy for you and it helps me a lot to also face my surgery, I hope you continue to evolve so well
6 years ago (September 1, 2019)
Paola Gonnet it is hard to face it when you feel so well ....you can do it too! Feels so good to be on the other side with minimal, usual side effects!
6 years ago (September 1, 2019)
Congratulations!
6 years ago (September 2, 2019)
Welcome to the recovery side!
6 years ago (September 2, 2019)
Beth - Congratulations! Speedy recovery! ❤
6 years ago (September 2, 2019)
Congratulations. I wish you a smooth recovery.
6 years ago (September 2, 2019)
Well done Beth. Sounds like you're well on your way towards resuming your best life.
6 years ago (September 4, 2019)
Congrats Beth! Welcome to the recovery side. It takes a little time but things get better as the days and weeks go by.
6 years ago (September 4, 2019)
Congrats! I'm glad you are doing so well!!!
6 years ago (September 9, 2019)
Thank you all! My post op bloodwork, ekg, cxr, echo and exam went very well. I traveled back to Cincinnati on post op day 9. Travel day was exhausting but I am walking a few miles a day now. Slowly but walking. Incisional pain has not been an issue instead... Read more.
Beth Allen posted an update
6 years ago (August 17, 2019)
One week until we leave for Cleveland Clinic! Any packing suggestions! Ordered a wedge already and bought shirts that button up the front! All moved into the new house! It is a ranch and will help with my recovery. I am exhausted!
6 years ago (August 17, 2019)
A travel pillow is most helpful when napping in the chair.
6 years ago (August 18, 2019)
Thank you Rose didn't think
of that!
6 years ago (August 18, 2019)
You may want some help when you get home to place every day type things in your kitchen low, so you don't have to reach. Also, maybe a pair of boxers to wear under the hospital gown when you go on your hallway walks.
6 years ago (August 18, 2019)
Another great idea! Thank you!
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