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Here are the most recent Heart Valve Journals posted by members of our growing community of patients and caregivers. Please click on any journal to learn more. Also, you can use the search function below to find a specific journal for the patient you are looking for:

Surgery in about 20 hours.
Posted by Hal McKinney
On my way to Houston for surgery and have a little bit of a sore throat. Hope that does not cause … Read more

Thanks
Posted by Bert Herald
I wanted to thank the people who are replying to my first journal entry. This is a really nice and … Read more

Moving on to the next step!
Posted by Susan Smith
Well I have had 2 nights of fairly good sleep and feel so much better. I am in the seeking a … Read more

Transplant forum
Posted by Rachel Shelley
Yesterday I finally got to meet some other patients at the monthly transplant forum at wythenshawe … Read more

Two days until surgery.
Posted by Hal McKinney
I am amazed and pleased with all the response. I enjoy reading the journals but had no idea of the … Read more

pain?
Posted by Yvette Neas
Anyone notice pain in the back shoulders and soreness in the shoulders after walking tor a few days … Read more

A runner sidelined in recovery
Posted by Bert Herald
I'd especially appreciate feedback from other runners but welcome all feedback on this … Read more

Getting ready for surgery.
Posted by Hal McKinney
I am scheduled for AVR surgery on 3/17/2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, TX. Have read Adam's … Read more

Bump in the road
Posted by Debbie Mcguinness
Yesterday was not a good day, I was constantly having the tingling sensation in my neck, face, hand … Read more

A cautionary tale - get help when taking meds post-surgery..
Posted by Cami Munk
I will give the warning first, then tell the story of "My Lasix Overdose," it is funny - at least to … Read more

Angiogram today
Posted by Ralph Mason
I am scheduled for mitral valve repair at the Cleveland Clinic on May 14th. I had an Angiogram done … Read more

What a day at the hospital!
Posted by Susan Smith
Today was the cardiac catheterization test and it was a long and exhausting day. It started out at … Read more

Possible infection
Posted by Marci Stanwix
A couple of days after I got home I developed what appeared to be a pimple. I didn't pay much … Read more

Home on day 5!!
Posted by Angela Creason
Man, sure is good to be home! Ok, I'll be posting full coverage and be more detailed this post … Read more

Mitral Valve Surgery
Posted by Susan Mills
Hi Everyone … Read more

home
Posted by Yvette Neas
I finally got to come home yesterday afternoon. As nice as the hospital room was...nothing beats … Read more

A week + a day!
Posted by Meredith Bray
My surgery was Wednesday March 5, and I was discharged Sunday March 9. Today is Thursday March 13, … Read more

Day 2 At Home
Posted by Matt Hoyord
Dad's first day at home went pretty well. He finally got about six hours of sleep last night. … Read more

6 months post-op
Posted by Ernie Keen
March 11 was 6 months post op for my heart valve surgery. I saw my cardiologist Feb. 11th and he was … Read more