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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 6, 2018

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Kim Lonergan got a guestbook from Judy Shaw

8 years ago (August 3, 2018)

Thanks for your comment on my post. It is weird how one day we have too much energy then the next day none. After all that I did that day I couldn't sleep. I think I slept 4 hours. Then I got up and went to lunch and shopping with... Read more.

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Kim Lonergan got a guestbook from Anita Edmonds

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

Hi Kim, Glad to see that you are doing well and moving forward. We had the same medical problem and surgery a day apart, fun to keep up with your progress. I also have almost healed scars and pain in my chest and shoulder, specially when in bed. Hardest part... Read more.

Kim Lonergan

8 years ago (July 27, 2018)

Glad to hear your recovery is going well. I live in Texas and it has been over 100 for so many days I can't walk outside either. I walk inside too. It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one who has pain in my chest and... Read more.

Anita Edmonds

8 years ago (July 29, 2018)

Hope your pain is better. I felt the same way about the healing process, until people kept telling me how great I am doing. Think we are hard on ourselves sometimes and reading about how other patience walk 5 miles a day, when I cant make it 5 times around... Read more.

Kim Lonergan got a guestbook from Judy Shaw

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

Congratulations on driving Kim. It can be a bit scary at first. My main issue is with the seatbelt rubbing my incision. My incision is bothering me a lot. Burning and stinging. Ihad my follow up with my surgeon July 16th. They said everything was great and I'm right on... Read more.

Kim Lonergan

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

It did feel strange to drive by myself but it all turned out fine. Just a trip to buy my grandson birthday presents and by the pharmacy. I had a follow up appointment on July 16 like you and I go for my final appointment with my surgeon on August... Read more.

Judy Shaw

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

The NP from my surgeon's office told me to buy over the counter 4-5% lidocaine patches to use along my incision to help with burning and stinging. Driving yesterday and then a bit further today has irritated it. I just want to put an ice pack on it.

Debbie Chatzky

8 years ago (July 26, 2018)

Driving has been hard for me because of sore chest muscles and pain in my back near my shoulder. So turning my head or turning wheel sharp hurts. Lidocaine patches sound good.

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