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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 21, 2011

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Janis Kielbasa posted a photo
11 years ago (December 28, 2014)
Thinner and faster than ever!!
11 years ago (December 28, 2014)
John Muir has so many great quotes, thanks for sharing this one.
11 years ago (December 28, 2014)
Agree Daniel. The forest is always inspiring.
Janis Kielbasa posted an update
11 years ago (December 28, 2014)
Celebrating my 3 year anniversary today. I'm blessed and repair is working. I'm still hiking and at goal weight. 57 is looking pretty darn awesome!!
11 years ago (December 28, 2014)
Happy Anniversary Janis!!! Great to hear and see that you are doing so well!!!
11 years ago (December 29, 2014)
Thank you!! @Adam...your book & site is so helpful and much appreciated. Thank you for all you do.
Janis Kielbasa posted an update
12 years ago (December 27, 2013)
December 28th will be my 2 year anniversary from open heart and mitral valve repair. Last week I met with my cardiologist and received good news. The repair looks great. Arrhythmia still present but my blood pressure is normally low, 98/67 so taking any medication would make it drop and... Read more.

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