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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: June 28, 2025

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Shaun Bloodworth got a guestbook from Deena Z
3 months ago (April 6, 2026)
Saw your post re: the latent effects of surgery. I think we all have it at varying degrees. I refer to it as my PTSD. The first year i was just so relieved to have the surgery over and happy it was successful. Then the enormity set-in. I realized how... Read more.
👍 Jeffrey Woodward reacted to this
3 months ago (April 6, 2026)
I having very similar feelings along the same timeline. First year glad to be alive, along with improving in strength and endurance gave me a lot of positives to focus on. Second year I am feeling the gravity of taking my body through this extreme near terminal event (if there... Read more.
3 months ago (April 26, 2026)
It is and still is a very challenging time. Thanks for reply gentlemen.
Shaun Bloodworth got a guestbook from Cheryl Devaull
4 months ago (April 2, 2026)
Hi Sean I had open heart surgery last May the day after Mother's Day and America I have anxiety and prior to I think it comes with the territory I've been following mine for 30 years although I was born with it they found it in my 40s 40s shortly... Read more.
❤️ Shaun Bloodworth reacted to this
4 months ago (April 2, 2026)
Thanks Cheryl. I am having a couple of weeks off now so hopefully that will help. I would love to chat at some stage. I will reach out when I return.
Shaun Bloodworth got a guestbook from Ruth joy
4 months ago (April 2, 2026)
Hi Shaun , Also check the side affects of any medication that you are on . Get them reviewed if they might be affecting you too . Are you eating a well balanced diet ? Are you having enough iron ? Xx

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