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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: March 20, 2015

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Janea Christensen posted an update
9 years ago (June 6, 2016)
Has anyone bought or used a home INR monitor Coaguchek INRange System? It has blue tooth capability and I wondering if you like it? People who use Coaguchek Xs System (their older machine without bloue tooth), so you like it? Has it been accurate for you? Where did you buy... Read more.
I had the old, non-bluetooth version for several years. It worked great and was extremely accurate. I purchased mine direct with insurance help about 6 years ago. Just recently sold it on eBay. I never had issues with it and would highly recommend getting one. The new Bluetooth seems like... Read more.
Hey, We haven't heard for a while. How are you doing?
Janea Christensen posted an update
10 years ago (April 12, 2016)
I am 7 months post op from my heart surgery and 3 days ago I had to have a second surgery. I had a hysterectomy due to chronic menstrual hemmorhaging courtesy of Warfarin. Being on blood thinners has been such a challenge for me. Here is hoping it gets easier!!
Oh my! I hope it gets better for you very soon. So sorry you are having complications. Hugs and prayers.💞
Sorry to hear that. Hope you ate recovering from the hysterectomy. Hope everything else is going well.
Hugs and Prayers Jenea! Hope you recover quickly.
Janae, you are amazing, in that you have addressed your challenges head on, (I read your story, raising four kids, while knowing you had heart issues), completed your second challenging heart surgery seven months ago, and now this surgery. The best to you, I send you positive thoughts hoping your... Read more.
Oh goodness, I hope your recovery is smooth and uneventful and that this will all be behind you soon. Best of luck to you.
Janea Christensen posted an update
10 years ago (February 25, 2016)
I was in the ER again last night for the third time this month for excessive bleeding. INR was 4.2. Not too high. I am now severely anemic and have lost 5 pints of blood in just 4 days. I am almost 6 months post op and can't believe my... Read more.

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