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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Helen Daw posted an update
7 years ago (February 13, 2019)
Feb 13th...Engraved on my heart forever!! One year anniversary for me today! What a year it has been. Heart surgery, Trip to Europe followed by another surgery(Hysterectomy) and then a trip to India to wed my son to a beautiful Indian girl. If somebody had asked me on Feb 12... Read more.
7 years ago (February 13, 2019)
Helen, you inspire. Keep goin'.
7 years ago (February 13, 2019)
Helen, great post! You are an inspiration. Stay strong and "follow your heart".
7 years ago (February 13, 2019)
Nice to hear from you Helen, I'm glad you're doing great. Our surgery was at the same day and I can't believe it is already one year past. God is great 🙂
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
Happy Anniversary, Helen! ❤
Helen Daw posted an update
7 years ago (September 26, 2018)
I am seven months post op for MVR and just had a another major surgery , Hysterectomy. Going into this surgery I was really nervous and scared even though I got the clearance from my Cardiologist, I was still nervous. Minutes before I was rolled into the operating room, my... Read more.
7 years ago (September 26, 2018)
Thinking of you and praying for a full recovery.
7 years ago (September 26, 2018)
Helen - Wishing you a speedy recovery! You're stronger than you think! You've got this, too. ❤
7 years ago (September 26, 2018)
Hope your recovery goes well after your hysterectomy. Sorry you had to go through another surgery.
7 years ago (November 16, 2018)
Hi. How are you after surgery? I am scheduled for a hysterectomy next week and I'm freaking out! Hoping to maybe get some advice from you. :)
Helen Daw posted an update
7 years ago (August 12, 2018)
Seven months ago I went under the knife for MVR feeling nervous, tired and very depressed. Here I am 7 months later and feeling great. Even though I am going for a second surgery for hysterectomy in Sept, I feel that my OHR has prepared well. I no longer wonder... Read more.
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7 years ago (August 12, 2018)
Hi Helen, a friend of mine had a hysterectomy very recently. It was minimally invasive. She said she never had any pain at all. She said she never took any medication for pain. She said that she was released from the hospital after 1 day, and that she was back... Read more.
7 years ago (August 12, 2018)
Sorry to hear you have to go through a surgery for an hysterectomy so close to having heart surgery just 7 months ago. With your positive attitude, you will do great. Thanks for the words of encouragement about heart surgery.

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