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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 27, 2017

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Judith Monti got a guestbook from Bonnie Stone-Hope
7 years ago (July 31, 2018)
Hello Judith, Responded on my "journal" about the Medic Alert bracelet. Nice to hear from you. Regards, Bonnie
Judith Monti got a guestbook from Bonnie Stone-Hope
8 years ago (December 11, 2017)
Hi, I responded to your journal below, regarding A Fib., but just watched the video again. It is excellent! Take care, and get well soon!
Yes, on the 20th. Home yesterday from the hospital. So nice to hear from you. How are you?
Im doing well. You? I have had very little a fib since surgery which is great news. I've had a set back or two but think I am on the right road. I start cardio rehab ogist who will manage me from there on. I believe there will be medication... Read more.
Hi Judy, I feel fine. It has just been 2 weeks but no problems to date, once I got back home. Hoping to be able to stop meds at some point, but because of the A Fib., must stay on them for a bit. My friends cannot believe I had... Read more.
I seem to have veray little afib nowadays. Happy with that result!
I was told not to walk in any temps below 40. We have been unusually cold here and for many days in a row. I want to stay away from close contact with anyone not well too. I thought I was pretty well healed, now almost 6 weeks post op.... Read more.
Judith Monti got a guestbook from Bonnie Stone-Hope
8 years ago (November 26, 2017)
Hello Judith, Welcome. Have you had your surgery yet?
We are "surgery-buddies" Will be interesting to compare our surgery experiences:) Best of luck, and good wishes coming your way.
I thought the same thing Bonnie! I will let you know how I do and you keep me informed on your recovery as well! All the best to you!
Had surgery on Nov 29, mitral valve repair with an ablation. Unfortunely my heart rate is consistantly above 120 and my blood pressure is low. I have to be careful re: how I take my new meds. They were not happy about releasing me but couldn't make sense of keeping... Read more.
Yes, now scheduled for December 20th. Hope this time is the date for sure. There is a video on this site with Adam asking a specialist (Dr. Gillanov?) about A Fib. after valve surgery and he states that A Fib after valve surgery is common, but temporary! So, hope your... Read more.

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