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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: March 5, 2017

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Kim Murdock posted an update
9 years ago (March 18, 2017)
Well things have taken a turn and I was admitted to hospital on the 14th because my haemoglobin had gone down to 60 (6 for those elsewhere) and my iron was only 3. Needless to say I was feeling pretty crappy. Its now the 19th and after 4 blood transfusions... Read more.
9 years ago (March 18, 2017)
Kim I am keeping you in prayer and hope you find comfort being cared for in the hospital ❤
9 years ago (March 19, 2017)
Prayers going to you for some relief!
9 years ago (March 19, 2017)
Prayers are out there for you.
9 years ago (March 19, 2017)
Prayers for you!
9 years ago (March 19, 2017)
Prayers & positive vibes to you Kim
9 years ago (March 20, 2017)
I am praying for you.
Kim Murdock posted an update
9 years ago (March 6, 2017)
Does anyone have any experience with Heyde's Syndrome? Or gastrointestinal bleeding before/after surgery?
9 years ago (March 18, 2017)
Sounds like something for your doctors to explain. Hopefully you can get stabilized and get on with surgery. From what little I read about Heyde's syndrome, aortic valve replacement will be the treatment. Hope you are holding up under all the stress!
Kim Murdock posted an update
9 years ago (March 5, 2017)
I have been reading the stories and journals of the members here for the last three months and I have to say I am amazed and awed by the courage and tenacity of each of you. It is my hope that I can face this with the same strength of... Read more.
👍 Barbara Wood and Matthew Russo reacted to this
9 years ago (March 5, 2017)
It has taken me the last 5 months to (somewhat) accept that this is happening to me... For me it is been a gradual process. And there are days that I take an anti anxiety pill because it "gets to me " now and then.. Bless you on your journey... Read more.

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