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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: August 23, 2020

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Joan Hibo got a guestbook from Fay Kozas

5 years ago (October 16, 2020)

Hi Joan, -I admire you for your strength and perseverance and I am so happy that you are now on the road to total recovery! Just put one foot in front of the other and take it one day at a time. Soon, you will look back and it will... Read more.

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Lenore Mitchell

Hi Joan - from one nurse to another ... I understand how different it is being on the other side of things! Had my mitral valve repair back in 2015, but will never forget the months leading up to surgery, the what ifs, the worry. And here you are with... Read more.

Joan Hibo

Thanks Lenore. Being in the other side of the spectrum was different. I am taking it one day at a time

Joan Hibo

Lenore Mitchell

Hi Joan - checking in to see how you're doing. Glad you're on the road to recovery. It varies day to day, you're so right about that. Give yourself time - the post op phase is a sort of oasis where you can just listen to your body, rest when... Read more.

Lenore Mitchell

Forgot to add - virtual hugs!🤗

Joan Hibo

Hi Lenore, I have been taking it one step at a time. I'm glad I'm able to walk for 2 miles now and focusing on my time on that. A little challenge on myself, but I don't overdo it. You are right about listening to your body. What matters right... Read more.

Joan Hibo got a guestbook from Shae Habersham

5 years ago (October 16, 2020)

Joan, you are such a warrior. I am in awe of your strength and the power of your body. I know you are tired, but yet you continue to fight. You give me so much inspiration. I have had a mitral valve replacement and my tricuspid valve was repaired, but... Read more.

Joan Hibo

Shae, give me a heads up when you will be needing additional workup. You being the survivor also of a valve replacement will do fine. I think the steps we all went through has made us stronger individuals. Thanks you for your wonderful words of encouragement and vibes.

Joan Hibo got a guestbook from Kimberly Eisenhut

5 years ago (October 16, 2020)

Joan, Thinking of you today and praying for a speedy recovery 😊💖 Stay strong and take one step at a time! Best wishes always , Kim

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Mark Haden

I will be having aortic valve replacement by the end of the year. I have no CAD. I do have some confusion on my knowledge of echos and bicuspid valves. I thought this congenital condition made itself known at a young age. I am 67 and my murmur was discovered... Read more.

Joan Hibo

Wait for your TEE. It is a better picture than an echocardiogram. They can definitely view if the valve is due for repair or replacement and they can pinpoint which valve also.

Joan Hibo

Wait for your TEE. It is a better picture than an echocardiogram. They can definitely view if the valve is due for repair or replacement and they can pinpoint which valve also.

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