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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 22, 2015

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Donna Gavin got a guestbook from Terrie Syvertsen
11 years ago (June 11, 2015)
Donna- Thinking of you today and hope all went well. Hope you rest comfortable tonight and wake ready to start your healing!
11 years ago (July 16, 2015)
Thank you Terrie. All did go well, though I was intubated for two days. They were able to repair the valve and hopefully I won't have to have this surgery again! I am having a lot of shoulder pain, but other than that I'm doing good. They had me use... Read more.
11 years ago (July 19, 2015)
You sound optimistic! Great that they were able to do the repair! Don't overdo the weights as your body needs time to catch up with the "invasion" it withstood! I am sure you will heal up in no time with your positive attitude guiding you. Take care Donna.
Donna Gavin got a guestbook from Janet R
11 years ago (June 11, 2015)
Donna, Prayers and thoughts to you today for a successful surgery.
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11 years ago (July 16, 2015)
Thank you Janet. All went very well! The surgeon was able to replace the chords and do a solid repair. I am hoping that I don't have to go through this again.
Donna Gavin got a guestbook
11 years ago (June 10, 2015)
Hi Donna.... Praying for you that tomorrow's surgery is without complications, and that your recovery is steady. I hope you can get a good night's sleep. Soon you will be "on the other side"....with us, who are recovering. God Bless You....
11 years ago (June 10, 2015)
Thank you so much! I'm watching the Hawk's game with my sisters and my mom. I had to stop the lisinopril on Sunday, and my heart is racing. I am hoping it will settle down. Surgery isn't until 11. I am trying to stay calm. Thank you so much!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
11 years ago (June 10, 2015)
Maybe try some chamomile tea. It helps you relax, naturally. You are very welcome. Definitely try to stay calm. It will be over before you know it!
11 years ago (June 10, 2015)
Chamomile, and other herbs, may not be recommended prior to surgery. Keep calm and carry on!
11 years ago (June 10, 2015)
Best wishes for you Donna.
11 years ago (June 10, 2015)
Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful! God bless and rise up! And of course, go Hawks!

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