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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: November 6, 2018

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Cathy Garziano posted an update
7 years ago (December 9, 2018)
Still in the hospital. Unbelievable staff here at Mayo hospital Phoenix, AZ. It looks like I'll be going home tomorrow. Went into my first Afib yesterday after one of my walks. 80% AVR patients experience this, so once I felt it and my understood I was ok. I have not... Read more.
I am eight weeks post op for bovine AVR. I am full of energy and feel great, even my sternum pain is minimal. You will feel so much better at home!
Congratulations, Cathy! Lovely news that you are heading home soon!
You got this!!!! See you on the other side. Prayers!!
Cathy Garziano posted an update
7 years ago (December 3, 2018)
Got the tests out of the way and met with my surgeon and his team...I cannot be in better hands! I'm a nervous talker so they all got a kick out of my outside the box questions. At the end I left confident with my doctor telling me I'm low... Read more.
Glad to hear you're at ease. You got this!!!! Prayers.
Great to hear your positive outlook. You are soon to be on the other side and recovering.
Steady hands and quick healing for better health. Blessings to you!

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