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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Iona Macintosh posted an update

1 year ago (September 19, 2024)

Will be my 1st year anniversary since getting my new mechanical aorta valve on 21/09/24 I did have a bit of a rollercoaster 🎢 after op, had wound infection & took quite a while to heal but I'm keeping so well & never out of breath ! Also back to... Read more.

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Andrea Babcock

1 year ago (September 19, 2024)

Happy First Valve Anniversary! So good to read that you are doing so well and wishing you many more healthy years with your Valve.

Ana Brusso

1 year ago (September 19, 2024)

Great to hear from you Iona, it's been a while. Congratulations on your first anniversary and Continued good health. God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura

1 year ago (September 19, 2024)

Congratulations and what a great tree report! 👍

Iona Macintosh posted an update

2 years ago (January 12, 2024)

Wee update as it's been a while since I posted anything.. My wound is healing well but I'm still getting it dressed every 3 days, my warfarin level is staying consistent now. I'm managing 10 minute walks now every day & am feeling stronger.. I'm 16 weeks on since surgery... Read more.

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Jennifer Fuller

2 years ago (January 12, 2024)

Good for you! You had a rough time of it. So glad to hear you're doing better!

Sharon Behl

2 years ago (January 12, 2024)

Actually wondering how you were doing, and so very glad to hear you weathered the infection! Hopefully you will keep feeling better and better!

Valerie Allen

2 years ago (January 12, 2024)

So good to hear from you. You really had some bumps. Hopefully the road will be smoother now.

Iona Macintosh

2 years ago (January 13, 2024)

Thanks ladies for you good wishes & support 🥰 I'm feeling amazing & so, so grateful I've got this 2nd chance of life 🥰🥰🥰🙌👌

Pamela Gregory

2 years ago (January 13, 2024)

You are on the move now!❤️👍

Iona Macintosh posted an update

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Morning I'm home again & feeling stronger each day 🙌 still have vax/suction machine attached to my wound! Still on antibiotics, wound dressed every 2nd day by community nurses! Feeling positive again!! It's been a rollercoaster 🎢 Thanks again for all your love & support 🥰👌

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