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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 1, 2018

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Kathy Sansone got a guestbook from Rob Sparling
7 years ago (September 12, 2018)
Kathy, were you actually discharged on the day you posted your pic? Or did you have to wait a bit longer? What is the visit on 27th? Just a typical follow-up at the 3 week mark?
Hi Rob, Yes I did go home that day, it was a Saturday and I had the surgery on Tuesday. It was a day earlier than they had told me previously. And the next appt on the 27th is for the surgeon to check me over. They will do labs,... Read more.
Kathy Sansone got a guestbook from Bill Gillam
7 years ago (September 12, 2018)
Kathy, Buzzard luck on the storm! I ended up cancelling my trip to Durham tomorrow to see Dr. Glower. My new cardiologist who interned under Glower is taking my staples out tomorrow here in Columbia. Just couldn't risk going to Duke. Hope you are well. I'm well but have been... Read more.
Yes bummer on the weather....better to be safe. I go back September 27. Things here are ok ...still in a bit of pain throughout the day and night. Is your energy level back to normal yet? I left you an email.
Energy not there yet but getting better. If it was not for my GERD, I would be smoking!
How many naps are you taking? I wish I could sleep on my side!!
Same here. Too many naps. Effecting my night time sleep.
Kathy Sansone got a guestbook from Tony Netto
7 years ago (September 12, 2018)
Congratulations Kathy! By now I'm sure you are feeling even better. So happy for you that it's over and that it was successful. Always chances for some bumps in the road, but I'm sure you will be fine! I had my mitral value repaired 4/5/2017 in Cleveland - "I know... Read more.

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