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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: January 26, 2016

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Marlise Conrad posted an update
8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
On the mend! Hi everyone, We had our final visit at Duke yesterday. They said she looks really good! She had all staples and stitches removed and is released to her local doctors which is great! We shouldn't have to return to Duke unless something happens with her incision. She... Read more.
8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
Kristina, I'm tickled that Marlise is making such wonderful progress! Thank you for all your posts. Best wishes for a continued strong recovery, Marlise!
8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
Kristina, thank you for all the updates about your mom and am happy each day gets better for her. You have been a wonderful support to your mom.
8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
Thanks for the updates Kristina! They have been great. Tell Marlise good luck for me and I appreciate all the information you both have shared.
8 years ago (July 20, 2018)
Thank you for the updates. You are both in my thoughts and prayers! Glad to read that Marlise is progressing well! 💖
Marlise Conrad posted an update
8 years ago (July 18, 2018)
Hey everyone- hoping to get my staples out today at my follow up visit today! I tried posting this as a status a couple times but i don't see it so i don't know if they came through. ANYWAY! I am looking for an app or tracker of some kind... Read more.
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8 years ago (July 19, 2018)
Marlise - I tracked my information on an Excel spreadsheet. Not very high tech, but it worked for me. Good luck with your search.
8 years ago (July 21, 2018)
I used paper charts and myfitnesspal to track food and fluid intake (no output option but I think you can add notes) Great for helping you keep your menu and vitamin K info. straight, so you can tell the nurses exactly what you eat or better yet just show them.... Read more.
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
Hello everyone, Thank you for all the calls and visits. We hope to discharge today once we get the supplies and items at home that she needs. We go to Duke to get the staples out and labs done on Wednesday. Hopefully we will get her to stay home for... Read more.
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
You look great! Hope the rest of your recovery goes super smooth...
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
You look great Marlise!
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
Looking wonderful! Best to you, Marlise!
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
You're stunning! You look like you're 30 years old! What is your secret??? Hope you get a great report at Duke on Wednesday!
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
I'm going to Duke soon. Great hospital!
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
Thank you for the kind words and support. My oxygen level drops while walking and is 88-90 while sitting. Therefore will be using supplemental oxygen while my heart heals. Onward recovery.....
8 years ago (July 16, 2018)
Sending you good energy for your continued recovery. Let's hope for smooth sailing from here!

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