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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 24, 2017

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Elizabeth Palmer posted an update
8 years ago (March 20, 2018)
It will be 3 weeks tomorrow since my surgery. I came home from the hospital anemic and with oxygen (new conditions for me). Eating lots of spinach and high iron foods. Started carted rehab yesterday and felt good. My SpO2 level is starting to hold in the 90's and was... Read more.
8 years ago (March 21, 2018)
Hi Elizabeth, we share valve surgery operation dates. I would be happy to share the ongoing journey with you. ? vivienappleby@gmail.com Regards, Vivien
8 years ago (March 23, 2018)
I started following you. How cool about sharing the same surgery dates!
8 years ago (March 24, 2018)
I am from Dunedin, New Zealand. Interesting to compare similarities and differences. Would prefer 1 to 1 - I'm a bit old fashioned and would rather email than the general Facebook type to everyone. Post op is going very well.
8 years ago (April 20, 2018)
Hi Elizabeth. Yesterday I had my six week follow up with the surgeon after having had another echo ( the tenth since this journey began), chest X-ray, and ECG. All is well and he was happy with the results - will see me again in three years. Walking 3 to... Read more.
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8 years ago (October 24, 2017)
8 years ago (February 18, 2018)
Hi Elizabeth, my birthday is the day before your surgery. I am having surgery on April 11th. I will be sure to follow you and will be thinking of you.
8 years ago (February 22, 2018)
Thank you! Happy Birthday in advance.
8 years ago (February 27, 2018)
Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Hope for a smooth surgery!

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