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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 27, 2014

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Louise Llewellyn got a guestbook from Jim O'Brien

11 years ago (April 8, 2015)

Hello Louise! I've been meaning to reply to your kind note to me sooner, but I'm still battling some issues. I've been fighting off (and very unsuccessfully so far!) pleurisy since January. I've been on Prednisone four times but it isn't getting rid of it. So, back to the cardiologist... Read more.

Louise Llewellyn

So sorry this is continuing to be a difficult recovery for you Jim. Did the CT Scan show anything and provide any answers?

Louise Llewellyn got a guestbook from Jim O'Brien

11 years ago (February 20, 2015)

Hi Louise, I've been thinking about some of my heart brothers and sisters that I've noticed haven't posted anything in a while. You were among those to send kind words and wishes to me, so I just wanted to say hello and hope that you are doing well. For me,... Read more.

Louise Llewellyn

Hello Jim, thanks so much for getting in touch. I'm pleased to hear you're doing well. It's just a relief to have it done with, isn't it. What things are you having problems with? My immediate recovery was pretty tough with 8 days in intensive care and HDU. I left... Read more.

Jim O'Brien

Hello Louise, it's nice to hear from you. You had a harder time than me with your immediate recovery. I was in ICU for 3 days - the worst part, was having the breathing tube down my throat for all of that time except about the last 5-6 hours. I... Read more.

Louise Llewellyn

Hi Jim, I'm glad the operation went well but I'm sorry to hear you're contending with a lot of other difficulties. I hope they find the cause in May and are able to resolve it for you. You are surely due an easier time of it now. I've read on... Read more.

Louise Llewellyn got a guestbook from Jim O'Brien

11 years ago (January 28, 2015)

Hello Louise, I was in Cardiac Physical Therapy today and got to thinking about some of the Heart Valve Brothers and Sisters I haven't seen on the site in a while. I hope it's just because you're busy! I hope that you are well on the road of recovery. I've... Read more.

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