Carol K's Journey

We are sitting in our motorhome, viewing the pleasant area surrounding us at Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort in Lebanon, Oregon. But it's hot here--92.8 degrees. We are here for a few days of fun and relaxation. When it cools off a bit, we will actually go outside the RV and get some exercise.

This morning I had another echocardiogram. This one will set my new baseline now that I have the new mechanical aortic valve. It's a St. Jude's valve, in case anyone is interested. The echocardiogram technician, Elton, said that when I had my last echo on April 8, I was in heart failure. Twenty days later, I had the surgery to replace the valve. Now that's all just history.

I got some fasting lab tests done while I was at the clinic. I am hoping for good results!