Mary's Photos

Susan McFarlane  Mary sounds like your healing is going well. My husband had an AVR done in April and has recovered well. I noticed you didn't mention any blood thinners? We are working with two 'natural' doctors in Houston along with my husbands cardiologist to greatly reduce his Coumadin and hopefully stop the Coumadin. He had the On-X valve replacement and only requires a 1.5 INR. Our only issue is to find a reliable blood test to monitor weekly ..... although we do notice the oils and supplements he has been using are showing up on his INR test and he is down to a low amount of Coumadin and still able to eat his greens!

Mary K  Susan, I have a bovine valve. No blood thinners needed except two baby aspirin daily. I am thrilled with my recovery after such a major surgery.

Jean Raber  Boy, nothing says "relaxation" like a big old orange cat sacked out. Looks like Beebee is telling you you're all better now!

Terrie Syvertsen  Hello Mary K. Funny that you mention Beebee making a move to relocate in his "Happy Place". Kat just left my chest after sitting there taking in the rays of sun coming in off the patio area. Gary and I both were taking a Cat Nap anyway as he is off for a brief vacation and the weather is beautiful for a "Nap".
Funny how these little fur balls can add such a rich calmness and peace to our days! Take care!

Steven A Husted  that is so sweet i wish i still had my cat i wish i had whitie to lay on my chest he was a beautiful cat check my pictures

Kim Schurman  I guess I will be seeing you in the hallways of the cardiac unit some time after my surgery on June 18th since Dr. Svensson is also doing my mechanical valve and aortic graft at CC :) wishing you the best with your surgery!

Kim Schurman  I'm also having similar symptoms of increased shortness of breath with minimal exertion, palpitations, and fatigue. Today was my last day at work for 7 weeks and I'm leaving to Ohio on Monday afternoon.

Terrie Syvertsen  Beautiful photo...Great choice of Clinics and Surgeon. June 18th. will be here before you know it and I hope your Journey is a smooth one.

Kelly Weisgarber  Good luck Mary! I'll be thinking of you June 19th. You'll be so happy to get it done. I'm also seeing Dr. Svensson but still in the waiting period.