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Helen Simmons

Smithfield
United States

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mitral valve prolapse

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Total entries: 26
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Thursday, August 12, 2010 10:53 PM

Hi Helen

Nice to see your journal note. You are doing amazingly well - great heart rate by-the-way. I haven't been able to get anywhere near that yet. That new pup must be keeping you fit. Take care.

Cheryl, Ontario

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 02:52 PM

Helen,

so great to hear from you. Congratulations on the heart rate...it is amazing the changes we notice since our surgeries. How is your heart rate at rest? I remember it was a little high, but you were not on any medications.

Take care,

Theresa Callanan

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 09:34 PM

Hi Helen

Nice to see you are continuing to heal well. How's the puppy? The new puppy in our family gained a pound so is now up to about 4 lbs and a force to deal with when he comes to visit. Apparently he just graduated from puppy school tonight - whatever that means. Weather there should be getting to where you can get out and enjoy the sun again. Wishing you well. Cheryl, Ontario

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 07:07 PM

Hi Helen! Good to hear from you. I ended up going to East Carolina Heart Institute and had robotic mitral valve repair performed by Dr. Chitwood. I am doing so well. It's been less than 4 weeks, and I am almost completely recovered. It was a great experience.

Glad to see you are doing well too. It does take a while to heal...

Take Care,

Amy Machtay

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