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Diagnosis: Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: September 26, 2021

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4 years ago (September 26, 2021)
My multi-purpose service dog and me in my hospital bed after my open heart surgery. I'm clutching my heart bear and my Service dog is very gentle. I woke up two days after my surgery due to complications and it also happened to be my 25th birthday.
4 years ago (September 26, 2021)
That's a great picture! Dogs make our lives so much better.
4 years ago (September 26, 2021)
Love the picture. Wishing you well.
4 years ago (September 27, 2021)
What a great picture. I love it. My cassie had to wait till i got home but she hopped on the bed, put her head on my chest and did not move for 3 hours. It was the first picture i posted after finding this great site. We finally had... Read more.
4 years ago (September 28, 2021)
You are a rock star! Love the photo!
4 years ago (September 30, 2021)
Wow! I had my open heart surgery 11 days after my 68th birthday. I had an aortic root replacement and an Edwards Lifesciences aortic tissue valve replacement. I did the tissue valve because my lead surgeon said I would not have to be on Warfarin after about 6 month. Well...here... Read more.

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