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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

8 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!

Judith Monti

8 years ago (December 21, 2017)

Have you had your surgery yet?

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (December 28, 2017)

Yes, on the 20th. Home yesterday from the hospital. So nice to hear from you. How are you?

Judith Monti

8 years ago (December 29, 2017)

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.

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (January 4, 2018)

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.

Judith Monti

8 years ago (January 8, 2018)

I seem to have veray little afib nowadays. Happy with that result!

Judith Monti

8 years ago (January 8, 2018)

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?

Judith Monti

8 years ago (November 27, 2017)

Wednesday November 29.....Almost here!

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (November 27, 2017)

We are "surgery-buddies" Will be interesting to compare our surgery experiences:) Best of luck, and good wishes coming your way.

Judith Monti

8 years ago (November 27, 2017)

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!

Judith Monti

8 years ago (December 11, 2017)

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.

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (December 11, 2017)

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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