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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 1, 2016

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7 years ago (February 5, 2019)
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7 years ago (October 26, 2018)
Bonjour! I just want to let those know - who had a pacemaker implanted after heart surgery and wondered what happened - that you might find some answers you’re looking for, thanks to Adam! After hearing a few days after OHS that I would most probably need a pacemaker, I... Read more.
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Hi Jeanette! No need to thank me! THANK YOU for providing the opportunity to be of service during this difficult time in your life!!! It is a gift, an honor and a privilege to be part of this extraordinary group of people. Keep on tickin!!!
I was three weeks post-op when Adam posted them and I thought “nah, no need now.” But I watched all three anyway! Great videos and super informative! They are “must view” for anybody new to the community.👍
Thanks for your post. I was also shocked to get a pacemaker (17 days after OHS). For the first 17 days after OHS I remained on an outside pacemaker since my heart never regained its rhythm. This can happen (mabye 3% of the time) as the electrical lines in the... Read more.
Bonjour! Rita - I read some of your posts recently and can relate sooooo much to what you're saying. Your lengthy hospital stay, two valve replacements and the other health issue you’re dealing with have not broken your spirit, despite the lows of dealing with all this. Bravo! I was... Read more.
Hello! again, Rita. It sure takes a while to get used to having a pacemaker, especially if you have a bulge (I found a way to put on deodorant without hitting it!) I asked a couple of people to show me what their pacemaker incision looked like – not only... Read more.
Jeannette Mclaughlin posted a photo
9 years ago (March 17, 2017)
Keeping Timote warm during the ice storm of Jan. 25, 2017. I was without electricity for eight days.
My 97 year old friend also says " Cute as a bug's ear"... My mother used to say the bug in a rug version...

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