Home > Community > Patient News Feed > Kim Shuba

Kim's Guestbook

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: December 29, 2017

Member Since: December 29, 2017

Send Kim a Guestbook Below

My Guestbook

Write a Note for Kim

Lorraine Arrington, heart valve patient

Kim Shuba got a guestbook from Lorraine Arrington

8 years ago (February 12, 2018)

Hi Kim, I had open heart at 11 years old in 1966. I can tell you that as a child, I was clueless about what was going on. It wasn't till I was in the operating room (Stanford hospital) and saw all the tools on the table and the team... Read more.

👍 Kim Shuba reacted to this

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (February 13, 2018)

Thank you Lorraine. Today was the first day of lifted restrictions, I did some sweeping and swiffer mop, started to feel it. Maybe just do a little at a time instead of all at once? It is nice to know I am not alone along with how or what I... Read more.

Kim Shuba got a guestbook from Rondus Bennett

8 years ago (January 27, 2018)

Kim. Hi. I am having a aortic valve replacement. My surgeon is Dr. Kathuria. Any words of wisdom.

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (January 28, 2018)

Are you going to also be at Banner Boswell?

Rondus Bennett

8 years ago (January 28, 2018)

Yes that is where he said my surgery would be

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (January 28, 2018)

That is where I was. will send you a personal message to let you know. Dr. Kathuria is awesome!

Rondus Bennett

8 years ago (January 28, 2018)

TY. I see you are home. Congratulations, I'm praying you have a smooth road to recovery.

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (January 28, 2018)

Ok, well I looked to see if private messages in here, couldn't find it. Check in and parking for surgery- in the garage next to ER. While waiting, Dr. Kathuria will come and talk to you, ask if you have any addition questions and how I am feeling. I told... Read more.

Rondus Bennett

8 years ago (January 29, 2018)

Ty for all the info. I hope you are doing well at home. ? sports bras.

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (February 3, 2018)

Hey, sorry it took me awhile to get back with you. I do not know what size you are but I found some at Catherine's. 91st and Northern shopping center, next to Target.. They have big breasted sizes . I got the one with a zipper front, I went up... Read more.

Rondus Bennett

8 years ago (February 6, 2018)

Thank you. How are you doing?

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (February 9, 2018)

I am doing well, still a little sore, some days have more energy than others, but I was told that is normal and not to push myself and to listen to my body. How are you? When is your surgery?

Rondus Bennett

8 years ago (February 12, 2018)

Hi Kim...I unfortunately had an accident and broke my lower leg, so I have to wait till it heals to have surgery. ? what was the hardest part of this journey so far?

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (February 13, 2018)

Oh, I am sorry to hear about that. What has Dr. Kathuria said? The anxieties and fears of the unknown. I really do not recall, but I was told that I had a really bad gagging reflex in ICU, due to the breathing tube; they had to give me something... Read more.

Rondus Bennett

8 years ago (February 27, 2018)

Yes I'm on facebook. Thank you for answering my questions.

Lisa Hunley, heart valve patient

Kim Shuba got a guestbook from Lisa Hunley

8 years ago (January 22, 2018)

Praying for you!!!!

Kim Shuba

8 years ago (January 22, 2018)

Thank you

Upcoming Surgeries

Tracy Buster

Mitral Regurgitation

October 5, 2026

Nancy Keshishian, heart valve patient

Nancy Keshishian

Mitral Regurgitation

October 6, 2026

Seth McMullen

Aortic Regurgitation

October 6, 2026

Surgeon Finder

Heart Valve Surgeon Finder

Find and research over 1,500 patient-recommended heart valve surgeons.

The Patient's Guide

The Patient's Guide

This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery.

Patient's Guide