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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 11, 2017

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John Deysher, heart valve patient
Mara Katz got a guestbook from John Deysher
7 years ago (April 26, 2019)
Lookin good Mara, best wishes for a continued speedy Recovery. Just in time for Summer!
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Mara Katz
7 years ago (April 26, 2019)
That was my thinking when I picked a surgery date:-)
Mara Katz got a guestbook from Charlotte Doerner
7 years ago (April 26, 2019)
Hi Mara. You look great! My mitral valve repair was a month ago and I've had good days and bad days. I tend to do too much on the days I feel good and then have to rest because it knocks my energy down the next couple days. I have... Read more.
Mara Katz
7 years ago (April 26, 2019)
Hi Charlotte- That's exactly how I feel. I'll go for it when I'm feeling good but then I'm exhausted. Someone mentioned that beta blockers can make you tired maybe that's part of it. Not to mention heart surgery 10 days ago😳

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