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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: October 17, 2016

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Maggi Turner posted an update
8 years ago (January 10, 2018)
A long time since I have posted on here, but today I have hit the ONE YEAR mark and all seems to be great. A bit breathless at times, but that soon passes. This site helped me through one of the most traumatic times - I felt as though I... Read more.
Congratulations Maggi Happy 1st Anniversary, I celebrated my 1st year 7 weeks ago, glad to hear you are keeping well I too get a little breathless when walking but yes it passes, I am having knee replacement surgery in 4 weeks bit apprehensive about it but has to be done,... Read more.
Maggi Turner posted an update
9 years ago (January 29, 2017)
Good luck to everyone with surgery this week. I am only three weeks post op and know how you will all be feeling.
Maggi Turner posted an update
9 years ago (January 19, 2017)
Big problems with getting drugs right on return home with three days of sickness. Thankfully changes made and beginning to feel better, but haven't been quite as active as I would have liked. Also hadn't allowed in the recovery programme of having to have my beloved Cavalier spaniel put to... Read more.
Oh Maggie, I am so sorry to hear about losing your furry friend. I know how this feels and yes it is devastating :( Hope you are doing okay and the medication issues improve.
Oh Maggi, you poor thing, I know what losing a pet is like, it has broken my heart! I currently have a 14 year old 3 1/2 pound long haired chihuahua. He may not look great, no teeth, tounge hangs out, etc. but to me he's still beautiful! I dread... Read more.
Thanks everyone for your kind remarks. Surgery recovery on it's own would have been bad enough, but to lose Tiffany at the same time has made it a lot worse. I am finding it difficult to concentrate on even crosswords. Oh well give it time.
Ohhhh. Maggi, I am just so sorry. I know what a trauma that must be, about Tiffany and how painful it is to lose a pet you adore. I hope you feel better physically and emotionally soon. What a tough time!

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