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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: November 28, 2016

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Stephanie Jones got a guestbook from Patricia McAllister
7 years ago (November 3, 2018)
Hi Stephanie, Hadn't seen an update in a long time from you, so just wondering/hoping you are feeling and doing better since the summer!
Stephanie Jones got a guestbook from Patricia McAllister
8 years ago (June 4, 2018)
Stephanie, Had you on my mind and wanted you to know you're not alone. I too have gone through the TIA/vision scare, Lovanox shots (with a needle phobia!), and had another TEE because they thought my replacement mitral valve was too small and/or had failed. It's exhausting, disheartening (no pun... Read more.
👍 Susan Lynn reacted to this
8 years ago (June 5, 2018)
Stephanie - I also watched today's video and am so sorry to hear about your continuing challenges. But, you are stronger than you know. You'll do those shots and not think twice about it after awhile. Hopefully, your INR will stabilize and soon make them obsolete. We're here to support... Read more.
Stephanie Jones got a guestbook from Ben Hyman
9 years ago (March 12, 2017)
Hey Stephanie, It's been two months since anyone's heard from you. How are you doing since you got discharged? My surgery is coming up Wednesday. It's finally hitting me that I'm having major surgery, even though it's considered "minimally invasive" due to the robot.
8 years ago (June 6, 2018)
Hi Ben. just saw this. lol, i acutally had a 2nd surgery april 2018, this time they replaced the mitral valve w/ a mechanical.

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