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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 2, 2021

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Susan McKinnis got a guestbook from Janelle Hurst

4 years ago (January 4, 2022)

Thinking of you as your surgery is tomorrow! Deep breaths and wishing for sweet dreams during your "nap". :)

Susan McKinnis

Thank you Janelle!!! I am ready to get this behind me. Congratulations on your engagement.

Susan McKinnis got a guestbook from Ginny Turner

4 years ago (December 31, 2021)

Hi Susan, just a note to wish you the best next week. You'll be on the road to recovery soon! Sending all good thoughts and prayers your way. I know you'll do well!

Susan McKinnis

Thank you Ginny!!

Susan McKinnis got a guestbook from Janelle Hurst

4 years ago (December 16, 2021)

My surgery is in less than 2 months and I am definitely having major pre-surgery fatigue! I'm normally tired most days but lately feel down-to-the-bone tired. I have always struggled with anxiety but finding out I needed open heart surgery at age 41 really ramped up my anxiety. It took... Read more.

Susan McKinnis

Hello Janelle, I had a wonderful appointment with my surgeon last Tuesday and he was so reassuring…especially regarding the breathing tube. He said the average time for someone young (and I am 16 years older than you) is about 6 hours and I will be sedated the entire time. He... Read more.

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