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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: April 17, 2015

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Henry Boehringer posted an update

11 years ago (May 19, 2015)

No more Wafrin, baby aspirin is it. Dr. said I am doing OK and hopefully the MAZE works. He stated that it holds 70 -80 % in cases like mine. That and Dr. Adams Mitral and Tricuspid repair will do the trick. To all those who are starting out ,... Read more.

Petey Bello

Thanks for the encouraging words, it's nice to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am just starting out & it helps reading others stories. Glad you are healing and moving in the right direction!

Henry Boehringer posted an update

11 years ago (May 4, 2015)

Gagged on a pill a week ago. Severe coughing and gagging. Results were pain and discomfort in upper sternum. Think it set me back a month.

Terrie Syvertsen

Hello Henry- Whoa the dreaded "Cough". Remember that even months out you need to be ready for the dreaded cough that comes unannounced and it can still rock you on your heals, can't it?! I had surgery in Aug.(2014) and caught a virus in October- thought I would cough my... Read more.

Henry Boehringer posted an update

11 years ago (April 26, 2015)

Almost two months out, did some raking and got mr heart rate up to 100+ , It recovered. Exertion tired me out a bit. Nap time.

Lenore Mitchell

I know what you mean, Henry. I overdo it more than I should, but then those naps feel so good! Nothing like a snuggle with a warm cat on a soft couch.

Eleanor R

Take your rest Henry. Exercise is good, but so is the resting afterwards, to allow your body to heal. I was not raking or even in the pool at two months, just walking and in cardiac rehab, now it is 9 months later and I'm back to everything and more.

Henry Boehringer

Hope I am not over doing it . Thanks

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