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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 4, 2018

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Wanda Blackwood posted an update
1 year ago (October 1, 2024)
So after 6 years with an on-x valve I've been having other issues and my cardiologist is sending me to have a cardiac stress MRI....has anyone else here had one and what can I expect?
Wanda Blackwood posted an update
8 years ago (May 1, 2018)
So I'm 6 weeks post ohs to replace my aortic valve. 3 days after I came home my son and his family's house burnt down. Thank the Lord they all made it out safe. 3 weeks after surgery I received a letter informing me I was terminated from my job.... Read more.
It seems really cr***y for your employment to be terminated while you are out on sick leave. I wonder if that is even legal? I'm so glad your family got out of the house safely. Congratulations and warm welcome to your grandson. Sending best wishes that everyone will prosper from... Read more.
“Faith wouldn’t be real faith if you only believed when things were good” read it on this website and loved it. I’m thankful for my faith every single day! May God continue to bless you.
Oh Wanda. You have been through so much, glad you have faith to carry you through. God is good all the time and he knows the beginning from the end. I pray things will get better from you soon on all fronts.
Very sorry to hear about your problems and your son's disaster. I've lived long enough to have witnessed numerous times that time heals these problems; and that when one door closes another door will open. And, usually, that "other door" leads to better opportunities and a better life. Be open... Read more.
Romans 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
I am so sorry to read your news - that's a lot to handle at any time in your life. With regard to your job loss, I'm not sure if you met the requirements or filed for Family and Medical Leave at your job, but your termination during your disability... Read more.
Wanda Blackwood posted an update
8 years ago (April 11, 2018)
Does anyone here monitor their INR at home? If so what INR machine do you have and how well does it work? Thanks for Information in advance?

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