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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: December 28, 2015

Member Since: December 28, 2015

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Jennifer Lorenz got a guestbook from Wanda Mroz

10 years ago (December 28, 2015)

I had mitral valve repair on Aug 12 Along with tricuspid repair and a maze procedure. You will do fine... Just ask questions and I'll be glad to help with some answers.

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Jennifer Lorenz

10 years ago (December 29, 2015)

Thank you! How was your appetite? I hardly have any appetite. Is this normal?

Jennifer Lorenz

10 years ago (December 29, 2015)

Also nightsweats, is this normal?

Sophia Ridley

10 years ago (December 29, 2015)

I'm 6wks post MV repair. My appetite was less for a few weeks (worse the last few days in hospital as was craving home cooking), my parents were here so mum cooked tasty old favourites to tempt me. I had buildup drinks to supplement my diet, some are like milk... Read more.

Tina Maroon

10 years ago (December 29, 2015)

I had a Tricuspid Annuloplasty or repair. I am hoping my repair lasts longer than 8 or 10 yrs.

Wanda Mroz

10 years ago (December 29, 2015)

Night sweats are very common. They will lessen. But after 4 1/2 months I get an occasional one. I had a bad appetite at first not eating mic in the hospital. Toward the last few days it improved but the first few weeks some things didn't taste right but it... Read more.

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