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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 14, 2018

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Roxanne Baumgartner posted an update
7 years ago (January 14, 2019)
Yesterday was two months since my surgery! I switched from cardiac rehab to Zumba (lots more fun, and it's a great workout).
Don should be doing a little Zumba with you. Are you still clogging?
Yes, still clogging - had a performance last week! And NO, Don will not clog! I coerced him into taking polka lessons with me several years ago and I swore I'd never do that to to him again :-)
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Congrats on your two month recovery anniversary Roxanne! My two month anniversary is today. Glad you're doing well and I wish you continued success in your recovery. Happy Zumba dancing!
Roxanne Baumgartner posted an update
7 years ago (December 17, 2018)
It's been a while since I posted. Tomorrow will be 5 weeks since the surgery! The recovery has been good, all things considered, and at my 10 day recheck I got permission to drive and dance :-) I started cardiac rehab a few weeks ago, but had to put that... Read more.
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Roxanne Baumgartner posted an update
7 years ago (November 22, 2018)
A post-op bucket list item checked off today: walked to church and sang in the choir!
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Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
You go girl! And I bet you sounded great belting out the praises of God from a newly repaired heart! Proud of you. Life really does take on new meaning after having open heart surgery. Best wishes to you Roxanne! And Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Good for you, you are the Star! So happy you are home and feeling well. See you tomorrow.
Called you yesterday (the 24th) but I guess you were either in church or at Doris'. So glad you're up and doin' it!

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