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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 7, 2017

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Dawn Strefling posted a photo

9 years ago (February 16, 2017)

I've been keeping myself busy as I work up to my surgery date (tomorrow!!) by crocheting this doctor doll for my PCP Dr Kristy Magee. She's the one who heard the murmur that eventually led to my life-saving surgery. I'll give it to her in a few weeks si

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Sue Sanchez Grela

Dawn I am sure Dr. Magee will really be touched by your thoughtfulness. You are in my prayers! ❤

Dawn Strefling

Thank you, Sue!

Kevin Breazeale

Hey Dawn, thanks for your reply. You will do well. God Bless you and keep him with you at all times. He will guide you through this. Let me know how things go when you recover.

Carmen P

Too cute.

Cathy Zuber

Wow!! You are a great crochet gal!! That small stuff would drive me nuts!! Good luck for surgery!! Think of all the crocheting you can get done as you recover. Prayers for all.....Cathy

Rita Savelis

Dr Kristy MaGee is one lucky woman and you are amazing! Here's hoping surgery went well and you soon can crochet us all some fab dolls!

Dawn Strefling posted an update

9 years ago (February 15, 2017)

Cardiac cath tomorrow and then MV repair on Friday the 17th. My mom and sister are coming in to help with the kids (11 and 18). They will stay in a hotel so my husband doesn't have to play host while I am inpatient. Going to spend a lazy day... Read more.

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Wen Li

my mom is doing the same in 2 weeks. Take it easy. For the best?

Dawn Strefling

Thanks, Wen Li!

Phyllis Petersen

Sounds like a great plan! Prayers ascending for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery.

Dawn Strefling posted a photo

9 years ago (February 10, 2017)

Everyone calls me Wonder Woman because as a child, my husband said when he grows up he's gonna marry Wonder Woman. So you will see a strong Wonder Woman theme in my heart valve journal. =W/=