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Donna Broquet got a guestbook from Joan Napier

11 years ago (October 3, 2014)

Hi Donna, Glad to hear your surgery is behind you and that you are doing well in your recovery. I am also having MV surgery in Chicago on 10/16 ( at Loyola with Dr. Bakhos). May I ask where you had your surgery and who was your surgeon? I am... Read more.

Donna Broquet

11 years ago (October 3, 2014)

I was at Northwestern with Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Bakhos was also recommended to me but Northwestern was more convenient. Don't worry so much, the surgery team knows what they're doing and they are very good at it. I had lost some weight before surgery as I was worrying too much... Read more.

Joan Napier

11 years ago (October 6, 2014)

Thank you for your response Donna. Your words are reassuring and I will hang on to them! The anticipation is really tough on some days, others days not so bad. It definitely helps to hear such positive and uplifting encouragement. Joan

Michaeljnunes@hotmail.com, heart valve patient

Donna Broquet got a guestbook from Michaeljnunes@hotmail.com

12 years ago (August 19, 2014)

Donna, I had surgery last week and have been home for 2 days. The first few days are a blur, but I can honestly say you improve leaps and bounds each day. Let me know if you have any questions. Mike

Donna Broquet

12 years ago (August 21, 2014)

Thanks Mike, glad to hear you're home and doing well. I am looking forward to the improving by leaps and bounds part.

Donna Broquet got a guestbook from Meredith Bray

12 years ago (August 19, 2014)

This week will fly by! And you'll want to savor it as well. And then time will drag, like your date will never get here. The key to this week is letting go of the anxiety and looking forward to what will be possible after surgery. I had a family... Read more.

Donna Broquet

12 years ago (August 21, 2014)

Thank you Meredith. So far this week has flown by, today was my last day of work and co-workers made my favorite dessert and set me up with goodies and things to keep me busy during recovery. I will try to focus on appreciating all that is around me for... Read more.

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