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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 16, 2017

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Ruth Howell got a guestbook from Tia Phillips
6 years ago (August 10, 2019)
Hello, Ruth! I am so very, very glad to see you back here!! I have wondered how you are doing--often. I don't know if you remember me, but we corresponded here back in 2011 and after. I had my aortic valve repair and aneurysm repair in February 2011. Talking with... Read more.
Ruth, I am sorry it took me so long to see your posts. I have not been here on the Heart Valve Journal for several years. I am so glad I decided to look for you again.
Ruth Howell got a guestbook from Maria
8 years ago (October 24, 2017)
Dear Ruth, Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am sad and shocked to hear all that you have been through, but I am very glad that you recovered from it. You are an amazing example of perseverance. God bless you!
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Ruth Howell got a guestbook from Bonnie Stone-Hope
8 years ago (October 23, 2017)
Hope you are feeling better. You have certainly been through so much! So sad you have suffered so much. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and good health.
Thank you, Bonnie. I am doing so much better, but the emotional trauma still lurks. Thank you for your thoughts and good wishes.

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