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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 23, 2018

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Kim Franke posted an update
8 years ago (August 24, 2018)
I just learned of this site and I am not sure what to read next. I love all the information and journal entries of others going through the same thing. I go back to my Dr in February on Valentines Day how ironic is that. LOL. I am a research... Read more.
8 years ago (August 24, 2018)
Hi Kim - I am in your position as well. Being a virgo too. My primary diagnosed me and in Feb I'll be going to see the cardiologist. Yes I'm procrastinating. Right now I'm trying to grasp everything.
8 years ago (August 24, 2018)
Kim - Welcome! No worries, you've come to the right place! I'll bet the aortic folks will share their questions and research! You're going to be just fine! ❤
8 years ago (August 24, 2018)
Thanks I look forward to having shoulders to lean on and past experiences to help me understand what I will be going through. Doing a heart walk in October for American Heart Assoc here locally although I walk more than that nightly it is all good and for a great... Read more.
Kim Franke posted a photo
8 years ago (August 23, 2018)
8 years ago (August 23, 2018)
This is a picture of me 2 years ago and then just this March 2018 once I found out that my valve was getting worse. I made a committment to get healthier before I had to have surgery.
8 years ago (August 23, 2018)
Great job Kim. I bet you feel so much better. Keep on grinding and you will get to where you want to be. We are all cheering you on!
8 years ago (August 24, 2018)
Good for you! I lost 33 pounds 2 years ago but then had to go on 60mg a day of prednisone. Gained all that back. Took me 2 years to decrease to 5mgs a day. Problem is it causes slower healing when you're on steroid.
8 years ago (August 24, 2018)
Great job Kim! That is such a good way to prepare for surgery.
8 years ago (August 24, 2018)
I am doing everything possible to help get prepared and have the quickest recovery can not rely so much on my age as everything as a whole package.

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