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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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JoAnen Banzhaf posted an update

9 years ago (November 17, 2016)

Things have been going well with the AVR. I had to have pacemaker and have a hard time keeping my INR in range but that has been the only issue I have. Since I had a mechanical valve this time I am very aware of possible infections. I just got... Read more.

Diane Zeigler

9 years ago (November 17, 2016)

Has anyone else received a letter from the CDC about this possibility of this infection? I have not received anything.

JoAnen Banzhaf

9 years ago (November 17, 2016)

I received the letter from the Mayo clinic telling me of the CDC update. There is info on CDC update on Adam's blog.

Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (November 18, 2016)

I saw the write-up. I certainly hope that you are not affected by this. Good luck with getting the other issues in line and continued progress in your recovery.

Christine Kline

9 years ago (November 18, 2016)

Glad to know you are getting back to normal. It has got to have been tough going through this twice--but glad to know you are still planning on returning to all of your favorite activities. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Chris K

Catie B

9 years ago (November 18, 2016)

Congratulations on your recovery. One of my family members never could get regulated properly on warfarin, but when she switched to name-brand Coumadin, things settled down.

JoAnen Banzhaf posted an update

10 years ago (May 1, 2016)

Hi everyone, Well things are finally starting to feel like normal. It has been harder with the redo on the valve and getting a pacemaker but I am finally starting to feel back to normal. I had an appointment with my cardiologist last Friday. He said that I am doing... Read more.

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Steven A Husted

10 years ago (May 2, 2016)

dont push your self to hard a little bit every day slow and easy

JoAnen Banzhaf posted an update

10 years ago (March 20, 2016)

HI Well I had a visit with my Cardiologist this past Friday. He said the valve is doing very good, They did and echo, EKG, and a device check on my pacemaker. He has me on 180 mg of Diltiazem now and of course Warfarin.I have allergy testing on the... Read more.

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Kate Watson

10 years ago (March 20, 2016)

Sounds like you've had a scary time with allergic reactions. I sure hope they get that figured out soon! That sister reunion sounds like a great plan, I want to plan something cool with my sisters after surgery!

Janet R

10 years ago (March 20, 2016)

So good to hear from you again and that your valve is doing well. Hope the allergies are resolved soon. Sounds like a fun trip. Be well.

Meredith Bray

10 years ago (March 20, 2016)

1. You are not going to believe how good it will feel to get back in the pool! 2. kayaking? That's great! I think it really helps ward off depression after surgery if you have a goal to work toward. Mine was riding roller coasters in Tennessee. Have a ball!... Read more.

Wanda Mroz

10 years ago (March 20, 2016)

Sounds like you are back on track... Glad you are doing better!💞

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