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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 16, 2013

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Carol Jackson posted an update
4 years ago (March 9, 2022)
It's been one month and 2 days since my aortic valve replacement via trans catheter(TAVR). I have gone to cardio rehab 7 times. Since I also received a pacemaker, I have not used any weights during my exercise. I am getting use to being on Plavex for 6 months and... Read more.
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Great to hear your good progress Carol. I am sorry for your loss. Continued good health and recovery. Praise Jesus!
Glad to hear you are doing so well but incredibly sorry for the loss of your mother. Sounds like she lived a good long life
Glad you are back to your old self! TAVR is a wonderful procedure. So sorry about your mother's passing, though. Glad you had help to get through it all.
Sorry for your lose and the stress you faced during February. Yet you are here enjoying sunshine and comfortable breathing while walking. Congrats on doing cardiac rehab and on your celebrating your heart miracle. I wonder what new purposes you have in your coming days.
Back to yourself is the ultimate measurement of success after a heart procedure. That's what we all hope to achieve! So very sorry about the loss of your mother-in-law. May she rest in peace. Glad you have a wedding in your near future. Family events are always great inspirations to... Read more.
Carol Jackson posted an update
4 years ago (February 20, 2022)
Thank you for all your prayers before, during, and after my aortic valve replacement and pacemaker surgeries at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. I've had a quick recovery. It's an absolute miracle. Thank you Jesus. Since I now have the pacemaker I cannot lift more than a gallon of milk and... Read more.
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Carol, you're doing just great! So glad all has gone well for you. Keep up the good recovery progress!
Wonderful update! Glad all is well. Prayers for continued improvement.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Thank you Jesus!
Well done Carol, you're an inspiration.. Jeff
Carol Jackson posted an update
4 years ago (February 12, 2022)
It's me, Carol! Meredith drove me home from Mayo Rochester on Wednesday. Hard to believe I was in the hospital for only 24 hours! I had a little bit of a bump in the the road on Thursday when I felt "a little off", went to Urgent Care for an... Read more.
Yay, Carol! You did it!! Congratulations and welcome to the recovery side! Glad you're sleeping well - rest is so important. Wishing you all the best! ❤
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Home sweet home. So glad you are home and doing well. Congratulations. God bless you
Glad you are home and well cared for. I'm sorry you can't drink coffee? Is it because of the pacemaker?
I feel like my heart is pounding faster when I drink my cold brew. I tried 1/2 glass of ice tea today and did ok.
I feel that I have become more sensitive to caffeine through the years, and I make my coffee weaker now. That combined with the feeling of a stronger heartbeat can really get your attention!
So glad you're home, Carol! It sounds like you're doing just great. Welcome to recovery and continued good wishes!

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