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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: May 22, 2021

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Darlene Clark posted an update

2 years ago (June 9, 2023)

I would like to connect with Ginny Turner. I just saw your story in the newsletter. I live nearby in Texas, and I would like to talk sometime.

Grace Mason

Hi Darlene, Have you seen the new Find member function Adam added. You could search Ginny and post in her guest book, so she will get an email

Darlene Clark posted an update

4 years ago (July 19, 2021)

I had my surgery Wednesday, July 14, 2021. After a slight hiccup requiring that I be rushed back into OR to stop some bleeding, I am doing great. I came home Saturday with no need for pain meds. My valve was too small for a bio valve, so the doctor... Read more.

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Congratulations and welcome to recovery. Glad you are home now. I canâ€™t help you with your questions as I had a bio valve myself. Hope our heart warriors step in and answer your questions. Be well and God bless you

Lisa Coombe

You donâ€™t really need to change to much, just donâ€™t eat to much green leafy vegetables, some are high in vitamin K which can affect your INR, I have a home test monitor and find it a great help but every so often I will get a blood test done... Read more.

Lisa Coombe

You can still eat broccoli but have a small portion and you should be fine

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Darlene Clark posted an update

4 years ago (July 1, 2021)

Does anyone have recommendations for best foods to eat....or not eat the day before surgery?

William Gentile

I was told that I could really eat anything but to limit myself to one smallish drink. We had a nice Italian dinner (pasta + chicken) and a glass of wine. Surgery went well and no one ever asked me about my 'last meal'.

Deena Z

I asked over and over again, because I am prone to nausea from anesthesia. I was told not to drink any alcohol prior to surgery, so Wiliam faired better than me there:) I did have a full sternum, cut, which meant my surgery was longer than minimally invasive. Either way,... Read more.

Peter Linn

Great approach Deena

Phyllis Petersen

I, too, went for a nice Italian meal the night before. I didn't have a glass of wine and the nurse in pre-op asked me why not. Apparently, I should have asked and enjoyed a nice glass to help me relax.