And the saga continues with a big challenge over the next few days…
There are no words I can write to describe how safe I feel being at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, in the...
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“It’s always something. If it’s not one thing, it’s another”…
My sister Julie often reminds me of the humor from Rosanne Roseannadanna from "Saturday Night Live" when Gilda Radnor said, "It's...
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The process continues…No news yet…
After three echocardiograms in three different countries showing severe mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, which prompted us to come to the Cleveland...
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Today’s the day…It’s been a long wait…Test results to follow as soon as we know…
Last night's attempt at sleeping was fitful, filled with short naps and vivid dreams. As it turned out, I forgot to remind...
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We’ve arrived in Cleveland!…Clinic appointments begin tomorrow…
What a relief to be here. If something goes wrong, I am where I'm supposed to be. Although I am a...
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We’re on the road to Cleveland at long last!..
Often, we've been asked, "Why did we choose to go to the Cleveland Clinic rather than to the Mayo Clinic in...
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What d travelers do if they get “vacation diarrhea?” especially in a remote location…
When we began our travels almost 12 years ago, we visited a travel clinic associated with our health plan in Minnesota....
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No road trip for me!…
Tomorrow, after talking to a doctor at the Cleveland Clinic, if it's safe for me to continue here with these breathing...
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A harrowing evening…
After countless echoes of support from our readers, many commented that they, too, have heart and other medical conditions, and it...
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Going downhill…A harsh reality…
Since my heart event last week, it's been evident to me that my ability to walk and strength is deteriorating. At...
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