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6 years ago (September 9, 2019)
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Diagnosis: Mitral Stenosis
Member Since: August 13, 2019
Member Since: August 13, 2019
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Barbara Philpott posted a photo
6 years ago (September 9, 2019)
Ready for the big day!
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Mike Roskowinski
6 years ago (September 9, 2019)
Great shirt!!! You got this and will be ready for recovery soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! See you in recovery soon!
Susan Lynn
6 years ago (September 9, 2019)
I love the shirt and the smile! Enjoy the one minute nap and the ice chips! It's all behind you in a few hours. ❤
Joy Vera
6 years ago (September 9, 2019)
You sure are!
Tim Miller
6 years ago (September 10, 2019)
You got this! Will be sending thoughts and prayers your way today.
Lorraine Mobley
6 years ago (September 10, 2019)
Has anyone heard from Barbara? I am praying for her all day and night!
Adam Pick
6 years ago (September 13, 2019)
Could be the most joyful pre-surgery picture I have ever seen! You go Barbara! Love it! Thanks for sharing!!!
Liz Draeger
6 years ago (September 13, 2019)
❤️ Just relax and breathe, in and out. If you are the slightest bit anxious, ask the Nurse if you can have something for anxiety. It helps a lot. One step at a time.
Lorraine Mobley
6 years ago (September 15, 2019)
Hi Barbara-just a note to let you know I am checking this site daily and cannot wait to read your success story. I hope all is well and you are smiling brightly!
LA Heatley
6 years ago (September 24, 2019)
You are a star and an inspiration! Hope all is going better than planned and that you're on the road to recovery.
Lorraine Mobley
6 years ago (October 12, 2019)
I am still praying for you and hope to see an update soon!
Barbara Philpott posted an update
6 years ago (September 3, 2019)
Hello all! I'm having minimally invasive mitral valve replacement done on Monday 9/9/19. Any words of wisdom from those who have gone thru this? Very interested in hearing your experiences.
Thanks in advance.
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Barbara Wood and Tom McDonald reacted to this
6 years ago (September 3, 2019)
One tip is to make certain the valve cannot be repaired since 90% can be.
6 years ago (September 4, 2019)
I agree with Steve. The rest of the process is pretty easy and virtually painless. You'll deal with numbness and pins/ needles as your nerves regenerate, but otherwise will just feel tired. As with all heart surgery - walk, rest, repeat - as soon as you can. They're key in... Read more.
6 years ago (September 5, 2019)
Thanks for your insights. Because of the severe type of stenosis repairing is not an option.
6 years ago (September 5, 2019)
Welcome, Barbara. I haven't had mitral replacement but did have aortic replacement & mitral repair in May along with some work to my aorta. What Susan says is right on target. I believe my recovery benefited from cardiac rehab & recommend that if you can do it. Best wishes on... Read more.
6 years ago (September 6, 2019)
Best wishes to you ... praying for a painless procedure and quick recovery. Thank you for your kind words on my page.
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