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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: October 2, 2018

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7 years ago (January 15, 2019)

Hi Jill! Hoping your recovery is going well. And an early Happy 6 weeks Anniversary for you this Friday! Time moves quickly, doesn't it? Oh btw, I was cleared by my surgeon at 4 weeks post op to drive and I tried it but it didn't go well for me.... Read more.

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Jill McDonald

HI Jeremeiah, Thank you for the post and good thoughts. Driving is definitely a big deal. I thought it wouldn't be but when I didn't feel great about it I backed off and waited. Do you notice when you sit for a little while the area just below the bottom... Read more.

Jill McDonald

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Hi Jill! Your welcome. Glad you waited on the driving until you felt it was the right time for you. Yes, if I sit for an extended period of time I get soreness in the belly area. For me I think the pain is related to the holes where my... Read more.

Jill McDonald

😁. Tomorrow I drive to lunch (close to home)with a friend but forcing myself. Need to find myself again! I agree about the drain holes. They have not been very fun! 😕

Jill McDonald got a guestbook from Rosemary Hudson

7 years ago (January 5, 2019)

Hi Jill You asked about the massage I receive from my masseuse to help stop the build up of scar tissue around the site. I understand that any masseuse would be able to do this for and with you correctly. Celine has been doing this massage weekly for me from... Read more.

Jill McDonald got a guestbook from Patricia

7 years ago (December 28, 2018)

Hello Jill, I had 3 or 4 ocular migraines in the last 10 years. After AVR, Nov 1, I occasionally see what look like bright white/gold small "planets" quickly flash in an arc from left to right in my right eye. I also had weekly ocular migraines. Both have been... Read more.

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