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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 17, 2015

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Jean Raber got a guestbook from Shirley Wong-Cruz

10 years ago (October 3, 2015)

Hi Jean, Its been 3 wks since I had my mitral valve repair and I still see those tiny silver points. But I have to tell you, they are coming less frequent. oxoxox

Jean Raber got a guestbook from Bob M

10 years ago (September 23, 2015)

Of course I will leave a stone for you and our heart brothers and sisters when I do my Camino. I did not know about the tomb of St. John of God in Granada, patron saint of heart surgery: "All things pass away; only good works stay." That is awesome!... Read more.

Jean Raber

Every pilgrimage blesses three times: It glorifies God, it heals the pilgrim, and the pilgrim's prayers heal the world. I wish you joy.

Bob M

Amen! God bless you Jean!

Jean Raber got a guestbook from Sue Wozniak

10 years ago (July 21, 2015)

Hi Jean- I was just reading an older post of yours and thought I would reach out. I am from Michigan also and had a mitral valve repair just over 4 weeks ago. I went to U of M and can't say enough about Dr. Romano. My surgery was a... Read more.

Jean Raber

Thank you, Sue. I appreciate your recommendation. I'm encouraged to know that you were able to have a minimally invasive repair. I really need to get with my insurance company to see if they'll cover procedures through U-M and how much. How long were you in the hospital? Did you... Read more.

Susan Wozniak

I was in the hospital for 5 days counting the one day of surgery. I haven't started rehab yet. I just had my first follow up appointment yesterday and she is giving me a referral for rehab. She said you can do it wherever you like. I have to research... Read more.

Jean Raber

Thanks for that info, and so good to hear you're feeling well. I really need to get Adam's book in paper copy so my husband will also read it. My mother had the open-heart surgery and no pain to speak of. Yes, I suppose going through all those muscles in... Read more.

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