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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 6, 2015

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Judi Nunez got a guestbook from Mary Myers

11 years ago (February 22, 2015)

Judi, welcome to our heart community. So glad your on the other side. I was very nauseous too, after my surgery. One of my nurses suggested I have a smoothie or milkshake. , and my appetite increased and nauseau stopped. Also stopped taking the anti nauseau meds. Then I felt... Read more.

Judi Nunez

Thank you Mary. Feeling better now that only on Tylenol. Nothing helped except stopping narcotics. hugs to you as well.

Judi Nunez got a guestbook from Jim Hernandez

11 years ago (January 20, 2015)

I was thinking of you today when everything was happening at Brigham and hoping everyone in your party including Dr. Davidson were safe. I just saw from a comment you posted that you and your husband were right there meeting with him today! My fiancé and I had spent all... Read more.

Judi Nunez

It was the most horrifying ordeal. We were right there from hearing it all to seeing it. Still cannot believe it happened. This brilliant man who saves lives. I have been praying for him and will continue to do so.

Jim Hernandez

It saddens me that he passed away this evening.....

Judi Nunez

so sad. such a loss

Judi Nunez got a guestbook from Lori Beuerlein

11 years ago (January 12, 2015)

Judi, on your less invasive question. My dr gave me an option do a less invasive procedure where they enter from the right side, just near the nipple. Other people I have read about had the "less invasive" smaller sternotomy incision. Which one are you asking about? I opted to... Read more.

Judi Nunez

Lori, I was told they enter from the side between the ribs. I didn't know they collapse a lung. I did hear from a friend that her dad has pain in that area all the time now. And I'm a little nervous about the tubes in the groin area. Yes... Read more.

Lori Beuerlein

Judi, I decided on the traditional route for a number of reasons. Surgery scheduled for tomorrow. Met with my dr today and finalized the game plan. While I think a speedier recovery would be great, the things I didn't like about the less invasive approach outweighed the benefits. Did not... Read more.

Judi Nunez

Lori, thanks for your opinion. I think I feel same was as you. I have one more appointment with a surgeon next Tuesday. Good luck on your surgery, looking forward to hearing from you when your feeling better.

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