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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 20, 2014

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Joan Napier got a guestbook from Jim O'Brien

11 years ago (January 28, 2015)

Hi Joan, I was in Cardiac Physical Therapy today and met one of our Heart Valve Surgery sisters (Kris). Anyway, I got to thinking about some of my fellow Heart Valve brothers and sisters that I haven't seen on the site in a while. And I thought about you and... Read more.

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Joan Napier

Hi Jim, Thank you for your kind note! Sorry for the delay in my response, but I have not been on the HVS site since early January. I am doing much better, thanks. Things have gotten so busy, as I went back to work January 12th (I'm a nurse) and... Read more.

Jim O'Brien

Hello Joan. Thanks for your note too, it was nice to hear from you. I'm glad to hear that you are doing much better. Wow! You really have gone from 0 to 60 in very short order - recovery from Open Heart Surgery, back at school, and working as a... Read more.

Joan Napier got a guestbook from Lenore Mitchell

11 years ago (December 29, 2014)

Joan - I hope you're feeling better, mood-wise and body-wise too. As others have said, it's normal to have ups and downs both while waiting for surgery and then during recovery. I'm sitting here in wait mode for Jan 7 and I'm both confident and scared! Actually more scared than... Read more.

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Joan Napier

Lenore, Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I am doing better, thank the Lord. I am blessed to be on vacation with my husband this week, and it has been helpful in my recovery. I will tell you that I felt exactly as you have described-... Read more.

Lenore Mitchell

Thanks so much, Joan. And as for being a nurse and also having had many other surgeries myself... you're so right in saying this is different - it's our heart. Enjoy your vacation - you've earned it!

Joan Napier

Thank you, Lenore!

Joan Napier got a guestbook from Joseph Ballett

11 years ago (December 13, 2014)

Joan i was reading a post that you wrote, don't give up on X-mas, it is a struggle I Know but remember " It's a wonderful life" (love that movie) and even more wonderful this year for people like us. Smile and rejoice!

Joan Napier

Thanks Joseph! Needed to hear those words of encouragement. When I'm having a low energy day, it's easy to get overwhelmed. You're right, we have so much to celebrate, especially this year. :)

Joseph Ballett

We do and that is why each and every one of us is here to support the others when we miss a step. we all extend a hand of friendship when one is in need .

Nancy D

Joan, low energy days are our body's way of telling us we need a bit more rest. Completely normal at this point in your recovery, at least it was for me. Then I would have a few good energy days and think it was all behind me, and then one... Read more.

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