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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 26, 2018

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Lisa Guinan got a guestbook from Sara Moyce

6 years ago (June 4, 2020)

Hi Lisa! This is so strange, as this morning I was thinking back to 1.5 years ago, and I wondered how you were doing! I am sorry to hear your latest update but it sounds like you know what to look for. Also, it gives me reason to ask for... Read more.

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Lisa Guinan

Hi Sara, I had an echo at 6 months and the one yesterday. I'd definitely ask for one. Hope you are safe and well.

Lisa Guinan got a guestbook from Fay Kozas

7 years ago (February 1, 2019)

"Lady in Red", you look great, Lisa!

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Lisa Guinan

Thanks Fay!

Lisa Guinan got a guestbook from Jill McDonald

7 years ago (January 14, 2019)

Hi Lisa, I just wanted to check up on you to see where you are in your recovery. Have you thought about returning to work yet? How is the heart rate? When did they start working your upper body? Where I go, they will not work upper body/arms until 12... Read more.

Lisa Guinan

Hi Jill. We lucked out and were in FL for a long weekend when the storm came. Still had to dig out last night when we got home. As for my recovery, it's going great. I went back to work Jan 2. No issues there. I can tell I'm getting... Read more.

Jill McDonald

Hi Lisa, I read that! Here is the weird thing, I was not given any blood thinner except a 325 aspirin for two weeks after surgery then a baby aspirin every day. I did have AFIB when they started my surgery. I will be curious about the hair loss thing.... Read more.

Lisa Guinan

I talked to my surgeon's nurse last night. She said she has only had one other patient who lost some hair. I was supposed to be on Warfarin for 12 weeks, but she said I could quit now at 10 weeks. Yay! No more blood tests. I didn't go back... Read more.

Jill McDonald

All great to hear! I remember what life was like before my surgery. All the worry anxiety. So geat to be on this side! Snowstorm coming to Northern Illinois this weekend!

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