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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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10 years ago (January 11, 2016)
7 months post-op and back to 100% !!
10 years ago (January 11, 2016)
Wow you look great. Glad your back to normal. I am so glad to see that you recovered so well and that the surgery made you a stronger person. I think my surgery made me a stronger person as well. But I still don't feel 100% yet. But almost there.... Read more.
10 years ago (January 12, 2016)
Hi Lauren, that is a nice story and encouraging for all of us. You certainly did very well on your recovery. I am 7 weeks post/op AVR and not doing too badly. Definitely an invasive surgery though. I hope you don't mind the comment but looking at your picture, one... Read more.
10 years ago (January 12, 2016)
Lauren, you look great, it is so good to hear you are doing well and back to normal. Clearly your healthy lifestyle and strength carried you through a challenging surgery. I too will have mitral valve repair, and repair of a hole in my heart, but I always thought that... Read more.
10 years ago (January 12, 2016)
Fantastic encouragement for all us just out of surgery. Thank you for posting such a positive story, may your recovery continue to go from strength to strength.
10 years ago (January 12, 2016)
Thank you for all of your kind comments!! I wish I had found this site prior to my surgery but I am so glad I can share my outcome with others who may be about to take a similar journey and connect with those of you who have gone through... Read more.
10 years ago (January 17, 2016)
Beautiful picture of health!! Love your sentiments as well about it being "a physical and emotional journey" Very accurate, and even at 17 months post MV replacement I love your summation that it makes "you stronger, wiser, appreciate more, worry less and take in more moments" The level of my... Read more.
10 years ago (January 17, 2016)
Thank you Nancy! As to you!

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