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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 26, 2017

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Toni Z posted a photo
8 years ago (February 8, 2018)
Check out the doctor’s name on my board. At 3 am, I couldn’t sleep and looked around my room and I couldn’t believe that was my right. I thought someone was playing a joke so I took a picture before it got erased. Yup, the board was correct. 😊
That was the doctor’s name on duty. I got a good laugh and I hope you do too.
Certainly startling to see at 3 a.m.! No wonder you couldn't sleep! I'd have had one eye open, at least! Nice to know that you had a sense of humor at that moment in your life... Years ago, I had oral surgery done by Dr. Slaughter... and, you could say,... Read more.
Oh, boy 😜 and the laughing can sting a bit. Best wishes.
Toni Z posted an update
8 years ago (January 27, 2018)
Home for 3 days now and it feels so great to be with family. Still adjusting to the strong pumping of my heart. Getting my routine down with all my meds. Pain is minimal so not really needing pain meds. Walking up 16 steps wipes me out so I only... Read more.
Toni Z posted an update
8 years ago (January 22, 2018)
Up and walking and feeling greatful for my husband, kids, family and great Kaiser team. So far so good and may be released tomorrow. Thank you to all my heart family for your support. All of your questions, comments, and words of wisdom made this process less undaunting.

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