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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 1, 2014

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Don Netz posted an update
10 years ago (December 14, 2015)
I am off Facebook but I wanted to give God glory. Tomorrow Dec. 15 marks the one year anniversary of my open heart surgery. I had mitral valve repair done at Our Lady of Lourdes. Dr Kuchler was my surgeon. I feel great and I am so thankful. For those... Read more.
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Anonymous
10 years ago (December 14, 2015)
Congratulations! Thanks for the positive message about recovery. I needed it today. :)
10 years ago (December 16, 2015)
Amen Don! You had surgery one day before I did. Huge to appreciate your care givers...especially those closest to you! And glory to God! Merry Christmas!
Don Netz posted a photo
11 years ago (April 13, 2015)
Cardiac Rehab Graduation- they even played Pomp and Circumstance
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Anonymous
11 years ago (April 13, 2015)
Yay! That is great progress! God is Good....
11 years ago (April 13, 2015)
Congratulations! Reaching that goal has to be fantastic.
Don Netz posted an update
11 years ago (April 8, 2015)
I "graduate" from cardiac rehab Monday April 13. Thankful for the staff at Elmer Hospital.
11 years ago (April 8, 2015)
Congrats Don!!! A+++
11 years ago (April 8, 2015)
Good work! How does it feel emotionally? I've grown to really like my classmates and missed them while I was gone last week.

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