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steven a husted posted a note for Laura that says:

amen heart sister the lord is good and keep up the healing process

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3635 days ago

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steven a husted posted a note for Laura that says:

yes i think open heart surgery of any kind is a very major operation they say it is routine but they may not have had open heart surgery them selves and yes ...Read more

yes i think open heart surgery of any kind is a very major operation they say it is routine but they may not have had open heart surgery them selves and yes i love this site and adam pick for this site and his book what a beautiful heart commuity

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3681 days ago

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Mary Ann Espelage posted a note for Laura that says:

Hello. Thank you. Migraines are fewer and fewer I'm happy to say, just about one or two a month. I see you're only 3 weeks post op. You're going to feeling ...Read more

Hello. Thank you. Migraines are fewer and fewer I'm happy to say, just about one or two a month. I see you're only 3 weeks post op. You're going to feeling better and better every day. I didn't go back to work for 7 weeks. Yeah. It's FIXED! Be happy.

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3707 days ago

Guy Blachman posted a note for Laura that says:

hows it going, how are you feeling? I couldnt sleep on a bed for first 3 weeks after surgery, slept in sitting position on the sofa. An had a lot of insomina ...Read more

hows it going, how are you feeling? I couldnt sleep on a bed for first 3 weeks after surgery, slept in sitting position on the sofa. An had a lot of insomina and woke up after a few hours of sleep. How did you like Girardi and his team? did you get a doc to monitor your INR?

Laura Metrano Hi Guy, I'm feeling pretty good, thanks, coming up on 3 wks post-op. Sleep is still kind of erratic a ... Read more

Laura Metrano Hi Guy, I'm feeling pretty good, thanks, coming up on 3 wks post-op. Sleep is still kind of erratic and my discomfort level is unpredictable (taking few percocet or tylenol each day). Sneezing/coughing are the worst! How was your pain? How long did you take pain meds?
I too thought the surgical team was very professional. I didn't speak with Girardi all that much but it appears he did a great job-- so happy to have a repair! Did you also have Dr Erin Mills? She was my favorite.
After some confusion, my cardiologist is now monitoring my INR which is convenient. Had first post-op visit with him last week...no more murmur!! What's life like at 5 mos post-op?

Guy Blachman I was on decreasing amounts of percocet for 3-4 weeks, the last week i took very few. so i never let ... Read more

Guy Blachman I was on decreasing amounts of percocet for 3-4 weeks, the last week i took very few. so i never let the pain be bad. I didnt have Dr. Mills - who is she?
Life at 5 mos after is great, i forget about the surgery until i look in the mirror with no shirt..so no complaints. Hope your recovery goes well

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3723 days ago

Guy Blachman posted a note for Laura that says:

Hi Laura, I had mitral valve repair (thankfully not replacement) with Girardi last December. Hope your surgery went well. The most unpleasant part of the experience ...Read more

Hi Laura, I had mitral valve repair (thankfully not replacement) with Girardi last December. Hope your surgery went well. The most unpleasant part of the experience for me was waking up with the ventilator tube, and the sleeplessness at the ICU the first 2 nights. Otherwise the experience wasn't so bad. Girardi and his staff are real pros.

Laura Metrano Guy, I agree, the ventilator was beyond awful. I loved the staff, caring, professional and knowledgab ... Read more

Laura Metrano Guy, I agree, the ventilator was beyond awful. I loved the staff, caring, professional and knowledgable. Where did you have your warfarin levels monitored? I had some trouble finding a doctor to do it. Congrats on repair, such great news to wake up to!

Guy Blachman I went to Quest diagnostics clinics to get blood drawn for Warfarin tests. They are all over Manhatta ... Read more

Guy Blachman I went to Quest diagnostics clinics to get blood drawn for Warfarin tests. They are all over Manhattan and you can book appointment online - much better than just showing up and waiting for an hour.
The doc monitoring should be your cardiologist. My initial one didn't care to pay attention to it so I switched, now I go to Dr. Kim at Weill Cornell, he is excellent.
BTW, I just had echo 5 months after surgery, MR is gone and left side heart is almost back to normal size, so Girardi's steady hand worked well..

Laura Metrano Congrats Guy! That is fantastic news. Have you noticed a difference in the way you felt before surger ... Read more

Laura Metrano Congrats Guy! That is fantastic news. Have you noticed a difference in the way you felt before surgery? I had very few symptoms (that I knew of) so I'm curious how different I will feel after recovery.

Guy Blachman I felt a difference immediately when I woke up from surgery, no more heart palpations or thumpings or ... Read more

Guy Blachman I felt a difference immediately when I woke up from surgery, no more heart palpations or thumpings or any "weirdness" i felt prior.

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3723 days ago

Rhonda Rawles posted a note for Laura that says:

Sounds like you have the right attitude heading into surgery! Praying that all goes well and you are recovering soon. God bless!

Laura Metrano Thanks Rhonda. glad to see you are recovering so well!

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3723 days ago

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Morgan Braddon-Walker posted a note for Laura that says:

Thinking of you today, Laura! Nothing but positive thoughts heading your way. :)

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3725 days ago

Mary Myers posted a note for Laura that says:

Laura, thinking of you as you approach your big day tomorrow. You will be on the road to healing before you know it. I am eight months post op mitral valve ...Read more

Laura, thinking of you as you approach your big day tomorrow. You will be on the road to healing before you know it. I am eight months post op mitral valve replacement. Am doing well. It seems like a long time ago. A few pointers: make sure to eat something with your pain meds. Sleep when you can. Walk as soon as you can. Continue letting go and not worry. My email is kifsjunction@gmail.com if you want to write me. Sleep well.

Laura Metrano Thank you Mary, this is super helpful!

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3743 days ago

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Dave posted a note for Laura that says:

Laura, Just remember how much notice I had before my OHS! Out to dinner with your mother, a phone call from the doctor and a few hours later in the operating ...Read more

Laura, Just remember how much notice I had before my OHS! Out to dinner with your mother, a phone call from the doctor and a few hours later in the operating room. We will be there with you! Dad

Laura Metrano I think there are benefits to "no notice"!
see you in a couple of weeks :)

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3755 days ago

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Terry Shermeister posted a note for Laura that says:

Hi Laura. Just new to the group. Take care and talk soon! Terry

Laura Metrano thank you Terry.

Terry Shermeister Nice to hear from you Laura: I feel like we all are like spiritual comrades going through this chall ... Read more

Terry Shermeister Nice to hear from you Laura: I feel like we all are like spiritual comrades going through this challenge. Some days I'm strong, other days I'm overwhelmed. Today I met with my primary Doc and he says he knows my surgeon, it made me feel reassured. Last night a friend of mine told me about his AVS, though my is the Mitral Valve, he's been through the recovery process and was so helpful. This morning I woke and was feeling anxiety until I read your post, just knowing others are in the same place makes me feel much better. Feel free anytime to write and I'll always give you an honest and "heart felt" response!! Thanks for being there, Terry

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3762 days ago

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Nancy D posted a note for Laura that says:

Welcome to this group, filled with learning opportunities and a source of encouragement and meeting of many with common heart issues! Wishing you good days ...Read more

Welcome to this group, filled with learning opportunities and a source of encouragement and meeting of many with common heart issues! Wishing you good days ahead of preparations for a complete recovery!! Take good care!