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:
First full day home! Posted by Sophie Marsh
Before leaving Mount Sinai on Sunday … Read more
Sixteen days and counting Posted by Michelle Wanke
I am beginning the countdown process to the "big day" that I am praying will change my life for … Read more
Today's the day Posted by Coral DiBella
Good morning everyone, it's Kathryn here, Coral's daughter. It's 5.30am on the day of the surgery … Read more
Too Much Reading Not The Best Idea Posted by Sherry Bradford
While I am a skeptic about much of what I read on the Internet (being considerably older than it is … Read more
Too Much Reading Not The Best Idea Posted by Sherry Bradford
While I am a skeptic about much of what I read on the Internet (being considerably older than it is … Read more
3/3/2013 - Nearing the End Posted by Debra Britt
I have visited the Heard Surgeon and he gave me the OK to go and start life again. Still no heavy … Read more
Travelling to the hospital Posted by Coral DiBella
On my way in to per-admission clinic & to be admitted ready for surgery tomorrow … Read more
The Consult Posted by Wayne Andres
This Wednesday is my first consult with Dr. Griffith at University of Maryland in Baltimore, … Read more
INR on target Posted by Jean Trausch
Went in yesterday to get my INR checked and I'm finally between a 2 and 3, like they wanted it. I … Read more
Up and down the mulberry trail. Posted by Ron Rovin
The last two days have been very busy. The doctors in this department work in teams, and seem to … Read more
Back to work!!!! Posted by MIchelle DeCarlo
I went to the cardiologist yesterday and he said I could go back to work. He recommended I do a … Read more
Let Go and Let God.... Posted by Kimberly Goodloe
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11 weeks post op and feeling fantastic Posted by JoAnen Banzhaf
I had an echo done on Monday and saw my cardiologist today. I got fantastic news. There is no more … Read more
Apprehension/Relief/Fear/Strength Posted by Brenda T Flaherty
While I'm apprehensive about this huge surgery, I'm relieved it's next week and will finally be … Read more
Out of the fire and into the frying pan Posted by Ron Rovin
It is now post-op 3 days. I was only in intensive care for one day. The last 2 days have been very … Read more
Ticking away .......... Posted by Jean Trausch
So far, so good! I'm feeling really fortunate that my recovery is going so well right now :) I … Read more
It's me! Posted by Sophie Marsh
Hello family friends and heart valve patients … Read more
One month recovery update Posted by Steve Bond
Thank you Michelle for checking in on us! The last two weeks have been somewhat uneventful but … Read more
D Day is coming Posted by Coral DiBella
Hi there everyone … Read more