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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 3, 2015

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Destini Hutchins posted a photo
8 years ago (March 15, 2018)
My baby girl
Destini Hutchins posted an update
8 years ago (March 15, 2018)
So quick update my heart is doing well. And 2 years and 2 months later I had a baby girl in October 1st of 2017. I am so happy that everything has worked out. To anyone getting surgery soon. IT GETS BETTER. It a hard at first but so worth... Read more.
Destini Hutchins posted an update
10 years ago (January 27, 2016)
I have been walking and relaxing a lot, I get pain by its very slight. Advil tends to work the best its mainly soreness, I have a lot of energy, which is a nice change. I still get tired and weak but naps help with that. I am so happy... Read more.
Two weeks??!!!! Give yourself a little time Destini...you're just out of surgery. Sounds like you're just where you're supposed to be and it WILL get lots better....soon. Be patient and pamper yourself and of course let everyone else pamper you too!!!
That's amazing, sounds like you are doing great!
You have been through a traumatic physical and emotional experience. Please cut yourself some slack. I'm not one who sits down easily either, but I'm now about 8 weeks post surgery, and I still have to remind myself to take it easy. Do what Susan said and pamper yourself and... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Sounds like you are doing great, Destini! I remember how zapped with energy I was those first few weeks. It gets better day by day! Sounds like you have a great support network. Thinking of you!!

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