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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 26, 2023

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Iona Macintosh posted an update

1 year ago (September 19, 2024)

Will be my 1st year anniversary since getting my new mechanical aorta valve on 21/09/24 I did have a bit of a rollercoaster ðŸŽ¢ after op, had wound infection & took quite a while to heal but Iâ€™m keeping so well & never out of breath ! Also back to... Read more.

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Andrea Babcock

Happy First Valve Anniversary! So good to read that you are doing so well and wishing you many more healthy years with your Valve.

Ana Brusso

Great to hear from you Iona, itâ€™s been a while. Congratulations on your first anniversary and Continued good health. God bless you ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Rose Madura

Congratulations and what a great tree report! ðŸ‘

Iona Macintosh posted an update

2 years ago (January 12, 2024)

Wee update as itâ€™s been a while since I posted anything.. My wound is healing well but Iâ€™m still getting it dressed every 3 days, my warfarin level is staying consistent now. Iâ€™m managing 10 minute walks now every day & am feeling stronger.. Iâ€™m 16 weeks on since surgery... Read more.

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Jennifer Fuller

Good for you! You had a rough time of it. So glad to hear youâ€™re doing better!

Sharon Behl

Actually wondering how you were doing, and so very glad to hear you weathered the infection! Hopefully you will keep feeling better and better!

Valerie Allen

So good to hear from you. You really had some bumps. Hopefully the road will be smoother now.

Iona Macintosh

Thanks ladies for you good wishes & support ðŸ¥° Iâ€™m feeling amazing & so, so grateful Iâ€™ve got this 2nd chance of life ðŸ¥°ðŸ¥°ðŸ¥°ðŸ™ŒðŸ‘Œ

Pamela Gregory

You are on the move now!❤️👍

Iona Macintosh posted an update

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Morning Iâ€™m home again & feeling stronger each day ðŸ™Œ still have vax/suction machine attached to my wound! Still on antibiotics, wound dressed every 2nd day by community nurses! Feeling positive again!! Itâ€™s been a rollercoaster ðŸŽ¢ Thanks again for all your love & support ðŸ¥°ðŸ‘Œ

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Pamela Gregory

hooray! Glad you are feeling a bit better and being home will definitely help that. Take good care of you🙏❤️

Valerie Allen

Iona, I was ready to drop you a note to be sure you were improving. I am glad you are feeling more positive now.

Laurent G

Good news, I'm very glad for you, and wish you the best for the next steps

Rose Madura

Welcome home!

Grace Mason

ðŸ’ cheers to being back at home again. It is hard to "do time" again in hospital, so soon after the surgery stay, I know! Hang on and enjoy every little high on your rollercoaster ðŸŽ¢. You are strong and will be stronger soon.

Iona Macintosh

Thanks so much everyone for your lovely, kind words of encouragement ðŸ¥°ðŸ‘Œ xx