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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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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.

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Adam Pick

Susan, Thanks for sharing this! Seems like a great way to ease the pressure on the chest while in bed after surgery!

Susan Ericsson

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.

Pat B.

Thanks for sharing, surgery Monday and I'm going to BB&B today to get one today...

Anonymous

oh, that look lush lol

Ruth Valenzuela

Thanks Susan. I'm going to see if I can find me one!

Linda Crawford

Thanks again for sharing your experience and ideas

LaVonne Neff

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.

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Terrie Syvertsen

Absolutely adorable! Makes you want to reach out and hug her through the screen. Is she as fluffy soft as she appears? Terrie

Anonymous

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.

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Terrie Syvertsen

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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