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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Shirley L Miller posted a photo
8 years ago (June 4, 2018)
Hopefully these are the parents to be.
👍 Kelly Stoll reacted to this
Pretty shelties. Are they working, show, or pet?
Precious. Thank you for sharing and for the smile.
They are both family pets . They are going to be mated again with better results at the end of the year. They are from top Kennels and we will try once more for a litter. We will be v excited if its successful, and all our lives will carry... Read more.
This is the anniversary of the OHS, and I am happy that I had forgotten about that till I saw the blog sitting in my Inbox. The only thing that reminds me is still getting a twinge when I am laying flat in bed and put my hands across the... Read more.
Shirley L Miller posted an update
8 years ago (March 29, 2018)
Good morning from NZ. 7 months ago now, and I rarely think about OHS. I got my new medical certificate for my 82 year old renewing drivers licence and that was a huge relief. I am totally reliant on driving for all things I have to buy, and a lot... Read more.
👍 Barbara Wood and Rose Madura reacted to this
Congratulations on passing your medical and getting a new drivers license. I can't imagine anything more necessary to buy than ice cream... especially if it is chocolate.
Congratulations. I'm glad you are doing so well. I agree. Ice cream trips are most necessary!
Hi Shirley from the other end of the country - Dunedin. Now four weeks post -op. Love to hear from you, either vivienappleby@gmail.com or 021961561 Vivien
Thanks for each and every response to my journal. I am great as far as the post-op period goes, but am going through several lab procedures as I seem to have thrown up diffuse other problems My dear wee Sheltie did not conceive so no puppies this year. Maybe next... Read more.
I wonder if an Aclasta Infusion [second annual] would be detrimental to my tissue valve...I was unaware of the dire outcome until my Oral Surgeon declined to remove the stump of my last lower jaw tooth. I was given a handout which details possible osteonecrosis..That I dont need, but I... Read more.
Shirley L Miller posted an update
8 years ago (January 11, 2018)
4 1/2 mths after OHS and all is well.My health is as it should be. I got a discharge note from the Cardiology Professorial Unit 2 weeks ago. My valve is doing its job well and the graft is secure. What more could I ask for.
👍 Rose Madura reacted to this
Thank you Marie...I am so grateful that I barely remember that Have been improved upon. The only time I remember is when trying to get to sleep I apparently always put my 2 hands together across the scarline.. Thats twitchy.

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