Richard Munson
She was the best, i do miss her.
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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease
Member Since: March 10, 2020
Member Since: March 10, 2020
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Deena Z posted an update
7 months ago (November 14, 2025)
For Richard's angels, it's that holiday time year again. Thought of our "cake lady", as Richard affectionately referred to her. ā„ļø. Some incredible cake eating going on up there. šā¤ļøš©¹
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Susan Lynn, Kimberly Eisenhut and
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Rose Madura
Yes, I think of her a lot. She was so sweet and handled everything with grace. ā¤ļø
Richard Munson
Yes, she did. I believe that her heart issues took second place to other serious health problems also ,plus, her husband died which no doubt took a big mental toll. Last i remember was her getting a new dog, who hopefully found a loving home.
Susan Lynn
She was a sweet lady. I agree, Richard, the loss of her husband may have been too much to endure. Glad this site gave us the chance to know her. ā¤ļø
Ana Brusso
I have the picture of her Ballet shoes cake when I think of her. She called her son a miracle baby.
Deena Z posted an update
1 year ago (March 3, 2025)
Good news.
For those of you, particularly Richard's heart angels:), that saw my post two weeks re: broken sternum wire, Mt Sinai in NYC said the bottom wire is not broken. And even if it was, it is not a big deal. Happens fairly often, radiologist said.
He continued to... Read more.
That is great news! Now get back out and finish shoveling that drivewayā¦ NOT!!
Marie- you read my mind! Lol. I was going to post that at least I learned not to ever shovel snow again.š
Great news deena. You sound wired. I go for my echo wednesday. Last year i walked out with an angry hip bursa sac so this year i am insisting on padding for the table.
Super great, D! Just goes to show that specialized eyes like one gets at Mt Sinai are essential for the nuanced diagnosis/ evaluation we need and deserve as post surgery valve patients. This is a nice case study in fact !!!!
Really great news! I agree with Alexander that a well trained eye is an absolute mustā¤ļø
Deena, that's great news! So happy that all is well. š
Oh my dear hvs godchild, this is great news. Glad you followed up with the right technician that could explain clearly. Follow Marie's command. Love ā¤ļø and prayers š
Thanks everyone for your prior advice and well wishes now!!
J and Pamela, ditto! It's a wonderful feeling when i called Mt Sinai in NYC almost four years after my surgery they continued to be so responsive.
Deena Z posted an update
1 year ago (February 12, 2025)
Unraveled Sternum Wire
Hi all,
Does anyone have any experience with a sternum wire that has broken or unraveled? One of mine has.
Waiting for Mt Sinai NY to review my x-ray. Think I did this from shoveling snowā¦.
Thanks much!
What kind of symptoms did you have?
Have the broken wires been confirmed via x-ray and what are the symptoms? I would be surprised if they really broke. Having said that, I do have a couple of bumps around two of my ribs. I believe they have not been there right after surgery. They are annoying at... Read more.
Sorry to read this news, Deena. Please keep us posted. ā¤ļø
Oh my dear hvs godchild, sorry you are having this issue. No more shoveling snow! Pay someone to do that. As my little Angel Susan Lynn said, please keep us posted. Love ā¤ļø and prayers š
Oh Deena, that sounds very painful. Please keep us posted.
Thanks Everyone! SME Marie, area by incision ached after snow shoveling, but not that painful. Ended in two days. Wire is not broken, the last wire has unraveled. Looks like the tie or knot or whatever they do to secure the wire has untied. End looks like a wishbone. Does... Read more.
The surgeon usually twists the wire together, literally like a twist tie on a bread bag. I had no idea that unraveling could happen, but apparently it can happen. Keep us posted!
Oh no. Sorry to hear that Deena. I didn't know you shouldn't shovel either. I hope your fractured ribs are healing and you are feeling better soon. Darn ice!
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