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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Betsey Osgood posted an update
10 years ago (December 18, 2015)
I know we all have had different experiences with recovering from OHS. Sometimes reading what others have gone through is heart wrenching! For those of you facing surgery, I wanted to let them know everyone is different. At 12 weeks I sometimes forget I even had surgery! And I certainly... Read more.
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Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (December 18, 2015)
Betsey, that's wonderful news. I'm looking forward to 3mth milestone. My surgeon before the operation said I'ld be 90% at 6wks and 100% at 12wks. He also said that although I didn't realise it, I was probably only 80/85% prior to surgery... My husband is already worried what 100% looks... Read more.
Betsey Osgood
10 years ago (December 18, 2015)
I just read your journal Sophia. I also had Mitral Repair with 3 chords replaced. I too had Afib in the hospital and still have some "weird" palpitations. (doing another 24 hour monitor after Christmas) I trust what your surgeon say's. It was true for me. You do have some... Read more.
Emily Rowley
10 years ago (December 19, 2015)
I'm so scared going through it for the second time, I'm worried about the surgery itself not really the recovery :S
Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (December 19, 2015)
Thankyou Betsey. I find great comfort in the posts of patients just ahead of me. It's quite a journey and some I hadn't been prepared for. I've stopped the thinners as directed by doctor so hopefully I'll sleep better. I hope the palpitations calm. I've more ectopic beats than before... Read more.
Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (December 19, 2015)
Emily, it's absolutely natural to be apprehensive. I can't imagine what you're going through but can share that I've found comfort in seeing an hypnotherapist who centred on what my fears were and I found them less troublesome (even some disappeared) when I had articulated them.
Betsey Osgood
10 years ago (December 19, 2015)
Emily, waiting for the surgery was absolutely the hardest part! I had to wait about 5 weeks and it was constantly on my mind.(Thank God I found this group) Then a few days before my surgery the worry stopped. I had finally accepted it. I hope that happens for you... Read more.
Artie Rubin
10 years ago (December 19, 2015)
Hi Emily, If your first OHS was five years ago, I'd assume that they've made solid to spectacular improvements in OHS since then. Five years is a mighty long time in medical progress. Ask your surgeon if anything has changed in the procedure since 2010. In line with that, since... Read more.
Betsey Osgood posted an update
10 years ago (November 1, 2015)
Thinking of Leticia and Bethany tonight. You will be on the healing side of this journey soon! Let go - Let God!!! Please keep us posted!
Betsey Osgood posted an update
10 years ago (October 28, 2015)
I can't believe the differance a week and 1/2 has made in my progress since my last journal entry! Someone said on the group that we should judge our progress by the week not the days. Such great advice! Last entry I was pretty emotional. I remember having a good... Read more.
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Kimberly Biddick
10 years ago (October 28, 2015)
So glad you are starting to feel better both physically and emotionally!
Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (October 28, 2015)
Wonderful news Betsey!
Enrique K
10 years ago (October 28, 2015)
Great news Betsey!
Jacqueline Cook
10 years ago (October 28, 2015)
Glad to hear your are doing so well, Betsey!

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