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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 22, 2022

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Dorothea Jenkins posted an update

1 year ago (April 10, 2025)

I saw the hematologist tday and my platelets went up to 50. He said I can do any exercise, just don't fall. I said the Cardiac rehab canceling me because she said I could fall and have brain bleed. I said I thought I would do them at home and... Read more.

Marie Myers

After seeing your post, I read that low platelet count is apparently common after TAVR. Learn something everyday, I guess! Glad your count is coming up!

Dorothea Jenkins

Yes, I got canceled with cardiac rehab at hospital as with low platelets if I fell it could kill me. That could happen anywhere. I got me a cheap exercise smart watch and was trying to download the app which said it was free and then got message from bank... Read more.

Dorothea Jenkins posted an update

1 year ago (March 13, 2025)

Started Cardiac rehab today. I got a book to read on dieting, keeping charts, etc. I did not realize how much I needed it when I was on a machine and had to use my hands to lift up my legs. I have been before to fitness places but this... Read more.

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Yumiko Ishida

I found cardiac rehab to be very helpful. It is hard at first, but you should see improvements soon. It is like a gym, but I felt better knowing that I was being monitored the whole time to make sure everything was okay. Or if I do have a strange... Read more.

Valerie Allen

Cardiac rehab is a great step in recovery!

Grace Mason

Glad to hear you are going to cardiac rehab Dorothea. It's a great place to get your strength up, have support, and also peace of mind as you are closely monitored during exercise. You are doing great!

Dorothea Jenkins

Thanks to all of you, I have low platelets at 34 and I think it makes me tired even though I have a new valve

Yumiko Ishida

Are you seeing a doctor for your low platelet count? I had low hemoglobin and severe iron deficiency after surgery and had to see a hematologist. Platelet, hemoglobin, etc, we need all of them in our blood to stay healthy. They take a long time to replenish on their own,... Read more.

Grace Mason

Hope they can get your platelets up soon so you can feel better.

Dorothea Jenkins

Got a call from Cardiac REhab. Two weeks ago I was canceled because of low platelets and said they would call me in two weeks. I got a call this morning that said because the platelets are in the 30's they will discontinue having me to come because the platelets... Read more.

Dorothea Jenkins posted an update

1 year ago (February 21, 2025)

went for a follow up for TAVR. I start cardiac rehab April 13 but was told I can do anything now that I feel comfortable doing. someone told me that thought it was more serious than that but I told them I must have had a super team of doctors.... Read more.

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Susan Harris

so good to hear!!!!

Robert Miller

Well, I think you can do pretty much anything that is affecting your heart. But if you had OHS, you will have to be careful with what you are doing as the bones need to mend. But it sounds you are doing great! Congrats!