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Paige Baitinger got a guestbook from Kathleen F.
10 years ago (October 14, 2015)
Hi Paige! You must be nearing the 3 month mark - a great milestone in recovery. How are you doing? I hope you're starting to be able to enjoy those exercise endorphins again! There's nothing better. All my best to you!
Paige Baitinger got a guestbook from Kathleen F.
10 years ago (July 17, 2015)
Thoughts and prayers with you today Paige!
Thank you Kathleen!! I fteels so good to be home :-) I believe this surgical experience- as scared as I was - ended up truly being a gift. All the little movements and things I took for granted before? Ummm, not now!! I am getting better everyday and resting a... Read more.
You sound a lot like me. I am better for having made the tough decision to schedule surgery when I did, and I also had the gift of seeing very clearly what mattered to me and what really didn't. Now is the challenge of not falling back into easy habits,... Read more.
Hi Kathleen! I haven't been on here in a while- it's been 8 weeks since my surgery and I'm doing great- couple setbacks with breathing and fainted once but overall excellent!! How are you doing ? :-)
I'm feeling excellent. I'm glad you are as well. Sorry to hear about the breathing and fainting issue - that's scary! Do you know what caused it? Are you going to rehab, or doing it on your own? They told me that after 3 months, the heart is essentially healed.... Read more.
Paige Baitinger got a guestbook from Tammy Pilcher
10 years ago (July 16, 2015)
Paige, I'm praying for your surgery tomorrow to be successful and your recovery to be smooth sailing! You have a wonderful surgeon and team! Dr. Accola will take good care of you and fix your heart! God will be with you every step of the way, heart sister! Looking forward... Read more.
I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful. Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

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