Betsy Davenport - Heart Valve Journal

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Betsy Davenportposted an update

3 days ago

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Poem:

Sue Maize ❤️ All yours Betsy! 😁

Adam Pick Whoa! Not sure I have ever seen a poem that considers a heart valve replacement. Love this!!! Than... Read more

Adam Pick Whoa! Not sure I have ever seen a poem that considers a heart valve replacement. Love this!!! Thanks for sharing Betsy!

Betsy Davenport You're welcome, and thank you. There are others. I'll post from time to time probably.

Betsy Davenportposted a photo

3 days ago

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Me, with my brother, last summer at his younger son's wedding.

Sue Maize ❤️

Ana Brusso What a blessing, thank you for sharing. 🙏❤️

Susan Lynn Lovely photo!

Rose Madura Great picture!

Betsy Davenportposted a journal

3 days ago

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Last week I had an angiogram. It went remarkably well and I was less anxious than I'd anticipated. The bruising was unexpected, wow. And the compression bandage ...Read more

Last week I had an angiogram. It went remarkably well and I was less anxious than I'd anticipated. The bruising was unexpected, wow. And the compression bandage took my skin with it when I removed it - ow!

The good news is, my arteries and blood vessels are nicely clear of significant plaque, so it's being recommended I get my new valve via TAVR. The valve they intend to use is the Edwards Resilia, which is designed with anti calcification properties, so maybe it will outlast my need for it.

I have some concerns about that, and other questions, so will meet with the doc tomorrow for that. I'm assuming I'll be given a date, then. Holy moley, it's going to happen.

I'm so happy about the state of my clear arteries etc. I've been a careful eater since my mother fed us from our massive garden, but I've always eaten bacon, LOL. And butter is a daily pleasure. Guess I got away with something after all, ha!

Susan Lynn Great news!!!

Betsy Davenportposted a photo

4 days ago

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Betsy Davenport Crossing the finish line with heart rate of 162.

Richard Munson Go betsy

Betsy Davenport See the year, LOL.

Sue Maize Hey, I was 19 in 1986 and would have been impressed then too Betsy! Definitely wasn’t running (unle ... Read more

Sue Maize Hey, I was 19 in 1986 and would have been impressed then too Betsy! Definitely wasn’t running (unless something was chasing me! 😜)

Betsy Davenport I was 35. I kept running until I became pg at 40. After that it was walking and backpacking and not a ... Read more

Betsy Davenport I was 35. I kept running until I became pg at 40. After that it was walking and backpacking and not a lot of that. I've already issued a challenge to my sister: in a year we'll play pickleball together. She's always been sub-athletic but is fiendish about p-ball. I figure with a new heart valve, I can bear her, LOL.

Sue Maize Good for you! Yes, pickleballers are a pretty dedicated sort! I’ve yet to try it but it’s huge he ... Read more

Sue Maize Good for you! Yes, pickleballers are a pretty dedicated sort! I’ve yet to try it but it’s huge here (I guess everywhere these days). I’m looking forward to some good hikes again with my new and improved ❤️.