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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 26, 2016

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Amy Dorsey uploaded a photo
9 years ago (June 20, 2017)
He likes to be the big spoon 💕
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Terrie Hodges
This photo made my day...Thank you so much for posting...Just precious...wishing this same love to all animals!
Amy Dorsey uploaded a photo
9 years ago (June 20, 2017)
My new baby 💕
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Amy Dorsey uploaded a photo
10 years ago (April 26, 2016)
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Kenny Knox
Hey Amy - welcome! I'm 35, fit (not as much as you), and had my 3rd open heart last June. You'll do great. I haven't done cardiac rehab for any of them. All 3 of mine have been full open heart. Recovery has been smooth for all except an issue... Read more.
Amy Dorsey
What?!? 3 open heart surgeries and only 35?!? I am going to check out your story!! I'm going through the emotions of dealing with everything now so I appreciate hearing these stories of hope!!!
Chris Vereb
Remember even Arnold Schwarzenegger has had heart valve surgery...☺
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
So I work with a couple cross fitters and they don't understand how my valve started leaking they try and make a connection to poor health. I am not super ripped but I carry quite a bit of muscle and still a gym rat. I told them you never know... Read more.
Amy Dorsey
I know what you mean! People just don't understand. I make jokes that I am probably going to lose all my muscle going through this and have to become a skinny Yoga person! LOL! AHHH! But I will be alive. I don't know how I will cope with not being... Read more.

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