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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: January 11, 2022

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Joan Terry got a guestbook from Ginny Turner

4 years ago (January 23, 2022)

Hi Joan, keeping you in thought and prayer for tomorrow. You will do well and be on the recovery side soon! All good wishes coming your way.

Joan Terry

Thanks so much, Ginny!

Robert Young

Good luck Joan!

James Breland

Good luck and I will be praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!!

Joan Terry got a guestbook from Kimberly Gipson

4 years ago (January 23, 2022)

Joan you will be fine I'm certain. I had Mitral valve replacement surgery 25 years ago this Sept. Yes, you will feel sore and have to heal but will get back so much energy you will realize how bad you were feeling. I know you are having mitral repair which... Read more.

Richard Munson

Got luck monday fellow taxachusettian

Joan Terry

Thanks so much, Kimberly and Richard! Yes, I very temporarily forgot that what we are called is "Taxachusetts"!

Civita Fahey

I guess its better than being called Massholes! Good luck Joan from Topsfield MA !

Richard Munson

I had someone call me that on facebook because i parked my classic car in 4 spots at bj wholesale to keep the morons away from scratching it with their doors. I had a near fist fight over that pre surgery. I park so far away from the store i... Read more.

Civita Fahey

We can do better than cones Richard. I grew up in Boston and we used to use, chairs, tables and even baby carriages when we wanted a parking space. Those were the days. hahaha. My husband has an antique 1978 Police cruiser he rides around in in the summer, and... Read more.

Richard Munson

We have a special affection for our cars. I just uncovered mine and took it out of the garage and drove it around my circle in my yard a few times. Too much salt on the street. My wife looked at me like i lost my mind. I just wanted... Read more.

Joan Terry got a guestbook from Jean Porterfield

4 years ago (January 19, 2022)

Thank you for sharing your story Joan. I had similar feelings when first diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse. I am also having surgery to repair my mitral valve next week. It does seem crazy that during our initial recovery we will feel worse than we do now. But in the... Read more.

Joan Terry

Jean, thanks so much for your kind words and I'm absolutely wishing you the very best as well. People have shared really great information on this site—as well as compassion, prayers, etc. I hope it helps you as it has all been enriching for me.

Joan Terry