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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 14, 2016

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Darlene Smith uploaded a photo
8 years ago (January 17, 2018)
I can't believe its been 18 months since my OHS to repair my mitral valve. It still seems surreal sometimes!! Things have gone very well over the last 6 months since I posted my one year update. I'm back to a fully normal life!!
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Lilly Black
Darlene, you look great! Happy to hear how well you are doing :)
Barry Kanick
Haven't been on the site since July of 2017 Darlene. Glad to see your doing well. Did you ever move to the Lehigh Valley???
Darlene Smith
Barry, sorry I missed your comment. I'm moving to Bethlehem in June 2019. We close on the house next week!! But I can't retire until next year. I have the time but I'm too young.
Darlene Smith uploaded a photo
8 years ago (July 18, 2017)
Goofing around with Uncle Sam.
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Darlene Smith uploaded a photo
9 years ago (February 3, 2017)
My sister (left) and I on the gondola at Breckenridge. I am 6+ months post OHS and I had no issues with stamina or altitude! I feel great!
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Briana Morgan
I love the picture! it is great to see you being so active it six months out!
Darlene Smith
Thank you! I never would have believed it! So amazing how our bodies can heal. And so glad to hear you are cleared to go back to work!!
Barbara Wood
Wonderful photo...you look great! ( hoping this is me next year:))
Steve Farthing
Did you get a chance to see the snow sculptures in Breck? Copper Mtn fairly close to Breck. Also great skiing.
Darlene Smith
Yes Steve, I saw the snow sculptures. I lived in CO for 14 years before heading to the east coast, and I've skied most of the mountains. Love Copper. Hope to get back there again.
Darlene Smith
Thank you Steven! Saw your pic skiing recently. Feels amazing doesn't it? And Barbara, yes you will feel wonderful next year too!
Daniel Kung
You & Your sister +Blue sky + white snow + big smile = Perfect Picture. 👍
Diane Capece
Great picture. Who would think you had heart surgery last year. Enjoy your trip. So happy for you..
Darlene Smith
Thank you Phyllis and Diane! This journey has been amazing.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
NICE !!!

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