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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 21, 2022

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Grace Vega got a guestbook from Dwain

4 years ago (April 3, 2022)

My heart feels for you. It can seem like you are alone with your new heart. i just joined this group, seems folks are supportive. The irregular heartbeat is difficult for me as well. Willing to chat whenever!

Grace Vega

4 years ago (April 4, 2022)

Thank you Dwain

Grace Vega got a guestbook from Gene

4 years ago (April 2, 2022)

Grace, we know what you're going through. I had open chest surgery in 2008 to repair an ascending aortic aneurysm. I also have a bicuspid aortic valve that eventually will have to be replaced. Leading up to my surgery, and for a while post surgery, I was experiencing thousands of... Read more.

Grace Vega

4 years ago (April 4, 2022)

lol Thank you Gene. Your words are very encouraging.

Grace Vega got a guestbook from Martha Diakow

4 years ago (April 2, 2022)

Grace , You aren't alone ! I am 4 yrs out of aortic valve replacement and deal with emotional issues . Like you 98 % of the time I'm good . Have you tried talking to someone ? I found that I had prior issues and the experience of the... Read more.

Grace Vega

4 years ago (April 2, 2022)

Martha, I try talking to friends and family but no anyone that has actually had the same type of surgery. So needless to say, they listen but don't understand. I think that's why it feels lonely. But I celebrate the 98% f the time I feel great. That little ticking... Read more.

Marie Myers

4 years ago (April 2, 2022)

I found that part of the recovery process was grieving the loss of my formerly "healthy self". I never expected to have heart surgery, despite knowing I had a bicuspid valve. I hope you find a qualified health care provider to help you process your feelings. It can take some... Read more.

Grace Vega

4 years ago (April 4, 2022)

Thank you Marie.

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