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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: June 1, 2012

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Linda H and Elsie AVR 9/19/12, heart valve patient

Paula Murphy got a guestbook from Linda H and Elsie AVR 9/19/12

12 years ago (November 11, 2013)

Hi Paula, I to had the same problem, but mine was in the hospital. After I got out of ICU they drained 2 litres out of my lungs. He did tell me it was very common. I was ok after that. Glad you are doing good. Life is good and... Read more.

Paula Murphy got a guestbook from Jackie keys

12 years ago (November 11, 2013)

Your story sounds just like mine. I to read Adam's book, so I knew what expect which really helped me. I also developed water around the lungs, which you say us common. Nt surgery was two weeks ago tomorrow. My only problem is getting the Meds adjusted. They gave me... Read more.

Paula Murphy

hi, I had trouble walking up steps when I first came home and it was as bad or worse than before i went in. But the good news was that as soon as the water around my lungs got absorbed or wherever it went I could breathe so much better... Read more.

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13 years ago (July 13, 2012)

Hi, Paula -- Be gentle with yourself, okay? it's absolutely normal to have bouts of inexplicable sadness or tears...I'm 2 months out and just yesterday I felt like weeping. It just happens. We've been through a LOT -- I call it a full body hard reset! It'll take time before... Read more.

Paula Murphy

thank you for your words of encouragement. Yes I will try and be gentle to myself. I am such a doer that I feel so couped up now but I do not feel ready to go out at all yet. So i will use the computer, read but tv isn't... Read more.

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