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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 21, 2022

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4 years ago (March 30, 2022)
Good afternoon, I had my double valve replacement surgery 10 years ago and it can feel very lonely sometimes. I'm glad to have found a community.
4 years ago (March 30, 2022)
Welcome Grace. Glad you found this great group of heart warriors. Let us know how we can help you in your journey.
4 years ago (March 30, 2022)
Welcome, Grace! Sometimes it helps to talk to others who have had similar experiences. You're never alone on this site. We all get by with a little help from our HVS.com friends! ❤️
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Anonymous
4 years ago (March 30, 2022)
Welcome Grace. Hope we can be of support to you. Congratulations on your ten years. God bless you
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
Sending you prayers and hugs.
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
I'm glad you found this community too! Big shout out to Adam for making it all possible! I pray that you will find peace and reassurance that you are not alone. We're all in this together. I'm sure you have plenty to offer others as they start their journey on... Read more.
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
Welcome Grace, you just found a bunch of heart valve patient friends on your side! Enjoy!❤️ 😊
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
Welcome Grace, we are all happy to have you join our community
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
Howdy Grace! Or, should I say "Howdy Neighbor!!!". 😊 Fyi, I'm not far from you in Torrance. Great to have you hear. After reading your post, I wanted you to know that we are all here to help you. That is actually why I started this website -- to help... Read more.
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
Welcome Grace - sending a hug! My surgery was a little over 3 months ago, and it is a lonely place to be sometimes as no one gets it unless they have been through it. You are among friends here. Congrats on 10 years!! Something to be thankful for.
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
Welcome! 10 years, Grace! You make me feel optimistic. I am 8 months past and feeling great.
4 years ago (March 31, 2022)
Glad you found this group. I'm 5 years out and I found a great community and reassurance that we are not alone.
4 years ago (April 1, 2022)
I had my surgery in June 2019, mitral valve repair, and I know exactly how you feel. Ok most of the time but a life changing experience that most people do not understand. A community like this can be very supportive and a safe space to share our emotions❤️
4 years ago (April 1, 2022)
I hear you, Grace! Although I don't announce my surgeries, but when I do speak about them, people typically open up and they will share information about their health issues as well. So for me, it's an ice breaking moment. Everyone has something to talk about when it comes to... Read more.
4 years ago (April 3, 2022)
Hi Grace , welcome . I am dealing with aortic stenosis moderate getting more tests done. Where about are you from! I live in Ohio Talk soon

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