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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 20, 2018

Member Since: July 20, 2018

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Donna Behret posted an update

7 years ago (December 15, 2018)

Well My Surgery Is On Monday,And I Am Nervous,But I Have Full Confidence In My Heart Team At Penn Medicine In Pa.Ive Been With Them For 20Years Now.This Is My 3rd Surgery,And I'm Really Nervous.But I Think About How Much Better,I'm Going To Feel.Feeling Positive Vibes.Please Pray For Me And... Read more.

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Marie Myers

7 years ago (December 16, 2018)

Wow! 3 surgeries! God Bless you through your latest journey. Having confidence in your team is the right frame of mind.

Rob Sparling

7 years ago (December 16, 2018)

Donna, your strength and courage is inspiring! Stay positive! Praying for a smooth procedure and swift recovery!

Dan Baltazor

7 years ago (December 16, 2018)

Praying!

Lilly Black

7 years ago (December 16, 2018)

I hope that third time's a charm applies here! when I went in for my second I knew more or less what to expect. But it still doesn't make it any easier. Good luck Donna!

Donna Behret posted an update

7 years ago (December 11, 2018)

I'm New To HeartValveSurgery.Com,My Name Is Donna I'm A 43yr Female,I'm Having A Third Open Heart,December 17th.My Nerves Are A Wreck.But I'm Ready To Battle It Out For A Third Time.🥊🏆I'm Looking For Some Heart Buddy's,To Make Friends With.Please Pray For Me And My Family.🙏💖💕

Paul Howarth

7 years ago (December 11, 2018)

Hi Donna, I'm sorry to hear about round 3. Will they be able to fix you for good this time. My surgery was 15 days ago. I have my first Dr. Appointment tomorrow post surgery. I went on my walk today praying I never have to do this again. I... Read more.

Dan Baltazor

7 years ago (December 11, 2018)

Sorry to hear it's your third. I can't imagine doing this again. You're a Heart Warrior for sure. Praying for you here for Peace until the 17th. Keep us posted.

Kim Carpenter

7 years ago (December 11, 2018)

I'm a heart warrior too! You are strong and you can do this ! I will be sure to pray for you daily ! You hang in there ! ❤️❤️❤️Positive vibes

Donna Behret

7 years ago (December 11, 2018)

Thank you all Soo much,this is such an emotional rollercoaster,I'm hopeing this is the last surgery.im having a mechanical Valve put in with root replacement.

Rob Sparling

7 years ago (December 11, 2018)

Donna, behind you all the way!

Brian Havlin

7 years ago (December 12, 2018)

Will be praying for you!

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