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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 9, 2019

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Joshua Nowack got a guestbook from Fay Kozas
7 years ago (July 24, 2019)
You will do great! When you wake up the risk will be over. From there, you will be on the road to recovery and it will all seem so surreal. You got this! And, great photo--so serene.
7 years ago (July 24, 2019)
Thanks Fay. Already feeling worlds better.
Joshua Nowack got a guestbook from Jeff Baker
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Wishing you a successful surgery Joshua!
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7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Thinking of you today! Best wishes for a successful surgery!
7 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Best of luck today Joshua! Thinking of you and pulling for you!
7 years ago (July 24, 2019)
Thanks all. Moving and grooving. It's all good.
Joshua Nowack got a guestbook from Jeff W
7 years ago (July 11, 2019)
Hi Joshua! This is Cathy. My husband Jeff had the DaVinci robotic mitral valve repair that you'll be doing. His was done by Dr Balkhy at University of Chicago. His recovery was fairly easy! We were both surprised since we had the normal anxiety and worries prior to surgery. You'll... Read more.
7 years ago (July 11, 2019)
In reading your story I can't believe you all went home next day. The protocol for me is hospital for five days after surgery. Now I don't have a typical support network at home. But that's just fantastic to be able to resume life so quickly.

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