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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: March 10, 2020

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Deena Z got a guestbook from Richard Munson
1 week ago (June 15, 2026)
I did drink electrolytes with my colonoscopy prep. Gatorade is recommended as long as not red. I had a short nap on the table and was home by 10:30 to finally eat some solid food and enjoy some personal time with shadow, who was worried about his dad being gone... Read more.
👍 ❤️ Susan Lynn and Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this
Check! Over and out. Well done.
Glad it’s over and you are eating solid food again.
Deena Z got a guestbook from Rose Madura
2 months ago (April 11, 2026)
Hi Deena, I had my iron and ferritin checked as you suggested and all was well. Thanks for the advice. (I probably has Susan Lynn confused because I thanks her!!! She set me straight. 🤪🤪
Glad to hear that, Rose. Check! Sometimes it is a process of elimination, which can be drawn-out or an "instant prize". How are you feeling now?
It took about a week or two to adjust to the higher dose of Metoprolol. I'm still having the PACs and with them comes some shortness of breath. My cardiologist said the main thing was to keep me out of AFib which we have. I'm hoping they go away but... Read more.
I agree. It would be nice to know the root cause… let's see what happens over several months.
Good point! I have a follow up in September. I'm going to start my list of questions. 👌👍
Deena Z got a guestbook from Ruth joy
5 months ago (January 11, 2026)
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