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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 9, 2014

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Susan Ericsson uploaded a photo
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
Here's a bed wedge. I don't have a recliner but this has been fabulous. Add your pillows as needed.
👍 Adam Pick reacted to this
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
Susan, Thanks for sharing this! Seems like a great way to ease the pressure on the chest while in bed after surgery!
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
Yes, the first time I lay down flat I could see as soon as my back hit the bed that flat wouldn't work! This is great, comes in different sizes, allows you to stay in your bed and you can move it to the couch for a change of scene.
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
Thanks for sharing, surgery Monday and I'm going to BB&B today to get one today...
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
oh, that look lush lol
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
Thanks Susan. I'm going to see if I can find me one!
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
Thanks again for sharing your experience and ideas
11 years ago (October 16, 2014)
Yes! I bought two wedges of different thicknesses after my valve + aneurysm repair 3 years ago. I'd put one behind my back (and cover it with pillows) and one under my knees. They made an enormous difference in my comfort level. And I still use them sometimes for reading... Read more.
Susan Ericsson uploaded a photo
11 years ago (October 5, 2014)
Lucy, the comfort golden doodle.
👍 Debbie Cross reacted to this
11 years ago (October 5, 2014)
Absolutely adorable! Makes you want to reach out and hug her through the screen. Is she as fluffy soft as she appears? Terrie
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Anonymous
11 years ago (October 5, 2014)
oh love her I have a yellow naped Amazon Parrot who I adore. I will post a pic sometime. Lucy was my grandmothers name.
Susan Ericsson uploaded a photo
11 years ago (October 5, 2014)
My husband, hamming it up.
👍 Joan Napier reacted to this
11 years ago (October 9, 2014)
Susan, Now that your surgery is behind you I am looking at the photos of Your Husband, Sons and Lucy and saying to myself, Yeah! there are going to be some very relieved people in this family now that this is behind you and the most wonderful household to go... Read more.

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