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3992 days ago

Gabi x posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean, you are a pocket rocket! Well done! Are you still taking Coumadin? I have been on a newie called Xarelto take one a day and no need for INR tests! ...Read more

Jean, you are a pocket rocket! Well done! Are you still taking Coumadin? I have been on a newie called Xarelto take one a day and no need for INR tests! Keep up the wonderful progress.

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

3993 days ago

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean, Congratulations!! You are an excercise queen. How's having a crazy dog for your health?? Patty

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4015 days ago

Toro posted a note for Jean that says:

Moo!!!!! Moo moo mooo. Ma-moo moo moo. Moo moo. Moo moo moo? ----Moooo

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4015 days ago

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says:

Congratulations to both you and Elsie on your excellent recovery and good health.

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4127 days ago

Gabrielle Stinson posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean, I feel your disappointment about the decision to keep you on the Warfrin. It is just one more thing to remember and to keep a check with the finger pricking. ...Read more

Jean, I feel your disappointment about the decision to keep you on the Warfrin. It is just one more thing to remember and to keep a check with the finger pricking. It sucks right? Hullo! I have been in AF for 4 freakin years! I plan to have a cardio version next week if my INR is at a therapeutic level. I will be so happy if they can zap me into Sinus. Thanks for the warning I may still be on the rat poison as well!

Jean Cook Gabrielle, thanks for your concern. I was only in A-Fib for about 6 mo prior to surgery. I had a stro ... Read more

Jean Cook Gabrielle, thanks for your concern. I was only in A-Fib for about 6 mo prior to surgery. I had a stroke prior to my surgery. That is why I am still on the Coumidin. If you haven't had a stroke, perhaps you can get off the Coumidin. I am hoping a year after my surgery maybe I can get off of it.
Jean

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4128 days ago

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean, Hang in there. I know its a pain to be on coumadin but the alterntive isn't great either. Your new job is excercising and it sounds like it is going ...Read more

Jean, Hang in there. I know its a pain to be on coumadin but the alterntive isn't great either. Your new job is excercising and it sounds like it is going well. Keep smiling. Patty B

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4128 days ago

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says:

I know how much you want to be off coumidin, which seems a logical wish to me. I understand the doctors being conservative about coming off the blood thinner; ...Read more

I know how much you want to be off coumidin, which seems a logical wish to me. I understand the doctors being conservative about coming off the blood thinner; hopefully, with more tests they will feel confident enough to take you off the med.

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4139 days ago

Aubrey posted a note for Jean that says:

Keep up the great work. I am only ten weeks out and already doing two weeks of international travel. Good luck getting rid of the blood thinner.

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4141 days ago

Deanne and John Steinmetz posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean the updates are great. It is so good to read about your fantastic results and outcomes. You must feel like a new person, being able to do things you never ...Read more

Jean the updates are great. It is so good to read about your fantastic results and outcomes. You must feel like a new person, being able to do things you never could before. We are so happy for you....Bill too Deanne and John

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4157 days ago

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says:

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on your progress. Everything seems to be going as well or better than hoped for. Congratulations on getting back to good ...Read more

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on your progress. Everything seems to be going as well or better than hoped for. Congratulations on getting back to good health. Love, Carol

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4160 days ago

Deanne DeMarco posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean Thanks for the update. I was just thinking about you and there was an update. Timing was great. I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well. Please ...Read more

Jean Thanks for the update. I was just thinking about you and there was an update. Timing was great. I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well. Please continue to keep us informed. Wishing you continued success Deanne and John

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4160 days ago

Jim Jones posted a note for Jean that says:

My goodness, Jean. You are doing wonderful! That is so good to hear. Best of success with the monitor. (BTW, glad you are a "gym rat". Me too!) Best.

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4183 days ago

Jim Jones posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean That is all good news. You must be encouraged. Wishing you the best with a-fib issues. Let\'s hope they vanish. Great job with the gym, BTW. That really ...Read more

Jean That is all good news. You must be encouraged. Wishing you the best with a-fib issues. Let\'s hope they vanish. Great job with the gym, BTW. That really does deliver a payback. All the best!

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4184 days ago

Carol Vovis posted a note for Jean that says:

Congratulations on your 6 month achievement. Good to hear that your progress is even better than you had anticipated. Keep up the great work out schedule. ...Read more

Congratulations on your 6 month achievement. Good to hear that your progress is even better than you had anticipated. Keep up the great work out schedule. Love, Carol

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4184 days ago

Ernie A.S. posted a note for Jean that says:

Glad you are doing well. Thanks for posting.

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4203 days ago

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says:

How\'s the pooch?? Patty

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4218 days ago

Aubrey Jones posted a note for Jean that says:

Hello Jean. I have had aortic murmur for 25 years and been pre-medicated at the dentist for all of those years. No big deal. Keep up the good work. I will ...Read more

Hello Jean. I have had aortic murmur for 25 years and been pre-medicated at the dentist for all of those years. No big deal. Keep up the good work. I will be getting my bicuspid aortic valve replaced next Wed. Gonna have some work to do to get back to work but it will work out well. Just part of the journey.

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4225 days ago

Patty Bovis posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean, It is always rewarding to hear from you-you athlete you!! That puppy is giving you a run for your money. You are my role model. But I\'s have to retire ...Read more

Jean, It is always rewarding to hear from you-you athlete you!! That puppy is giving you a run for your money. You are my role model. But I\'s have to retire to get in all that you are doing!! Maybe someday we can start our own walking club or at least an ABMC retirees\' walking club with no food attached!! Love Patty

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4225 days ago

Grace & Jon Huth posted a note for Jean that says:

Hey Jean So glad to hear that all has worked out so very well for you. Even your writing sounds healthy. Your great amount of effort has paid off. I\'m sure ...Read more

Hey Jean So glad to hear that all has worked out so very well for you. Even your writing sounds healthy. Your great amount of effort has paid off. I\'m sure you continue to look good too. Enjoy the walks with your dog. Hi to Bill

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4225 days ago

Mary Munns posted a note for Jean that says:

Jean, so proud of you and so happy that everything has worked out so well with the surgery, rehab, and now on to the fitness center!! God is so good, and his ...Read more

Jean, so proud of you and so happy that everything has worked out so well with the surgery, rehab, and now on to the fitness center!! God is so good, and his healing power is awesome!!! Now you can join me on Tues and Thurs at noon for weight lifting class with Sue Heaton. She is real good with new people and will help you a lot and best of all, you can go at your own pace! God Bless you and Bill too!!

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4236 days ago

Heather Park posted a note for Jean that says:

I have had to have antibiotics for dental work since my first surgery in 1987. I know there was some recent research into the matter, but my cardiologist and ...Read more

I have had to have antibiotics for dental work since my first surgery in 1987. I know there was some recent research into the matter, but my cardiologist and surgeon both were very explicit that the findings that antibiotics weren\'t required did not apply in my circumstances. As with the others who have responded I have 4 amoxocylin 1 hour before dental work (used to be 6, so grateful they have lowered the dosage) I also wanted to thank you. You are the only person I know who has had the same two procedures as I had in March. I have a mechanical mitral valve and craomaze and everything is going so much better than I could ever have anticipated. The reason I chose a mechanical valve was mainly due to age. I have had two open heart surgeries and two repairs, so this should last me the rest of my natural life. Thank you for your journal posts.

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4240 days ago

Michelle Wanke posted a note for Jean that says:

Having my teeth cleaned for the first time since surgery in a few weeks. I was always required to take them pre-repair so I figure I still probably need to. ...Read more

Having my teeth cleaned for the first time since surgery in a few weeks. I was always required to take them pre-repair so I figure I still probably need to. Hope you are doing well.

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4243 days ago

Sandy Wummer posted a note for Jean that says:

yes, back to antibiotics for teeth cleaning... i was told the same as your last posting 4 an hour prior. better safe than sorry

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4244 days ago

Deb Ziegler posted a note for Jean that says:

Hi jean, I went to CCF for my valve repairs, and they recommended I always take an antibiotic before going to the dentist. It\'s usually 4 amoxicillin one ...Read more

Hi jean, I went to CCF for my valve repairs, and they recommended I always take an antibiotic before going to the dentist. It\'s usually 4 amoxicillin one hour before my appointment.

Jean Cookgot a new guestbook post

4246 days ago

Rebecca Schneider posted a note for Jean that says:

hi Jean, Thank you so much for the encouragement. I know that verse really well. When my first husband of 30 yeas died, The Lord used that verse and some others ...Read more

hi Jean, Thank you so much for the encouragement. I know that verse really well. When my first husband of 30 yeas died, The Lord used that verse and some others to encouragement as I sold my house and moved to the big city for a new life. That was so scarey, but together We walked through it. Now I know He is walking through this with me. I did not know I had Mitral stenosis until April 30th. I have had echoes and CT\'s and stress tests for years but no one found it. Thankfully a new cardiologist did. He says its Rheumatic Heart disease.....no history of having it. Oh well. So I am now going down that road to surgery. I wish I could retire but not possible now. I have a an amazing team put together for my care. I trust them. But I was told a mechanical valve would be best because I am younger and may need replacement in about 10 years. He said if I was in my 70\'s I would probably get a tissue valve. I haven\'t thought it would be much of an issue to be on Coumadin daily......take lots of other meds anyways. We\'re you given a choice of valves?

Jean Cook Rebecca
I was given a choice of valves. I saw 2 different docs. Matter of fact, the first one told me ... Read more

Jean Cook Rebecca
I was given a choice of valves. I saw 2 different docs. Matter of fact, the first one told me mechanical and the one that did surgery suggested tissue valve saying that colonoscopies, dental work and other surgeries etc would require me to get off Coumidin , on lovenox,for a while and just would be a pain in the neck. He said the tissue valve would last 15 years. The advances in medicine by then would be great. He said it would not involve cracking the chest again but rather a new tissue valve inside the old one and go inthru the side. I believe him. It has been almost 4 mo and I feel great.

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