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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

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Jennifer Lorenz posted an update
10 years ago (January 15, 2016)
Today it's been exactly one month since my surgery and wow, what a month!!! To think I was just coming out of surgery exactly a month ago in the ICU to having a wonderful doctor's appointment today, I couldn't be happier! Everything went well- still in sinus rhythm which was... Read more.
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Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (January 15, 2016)
I'm so happy for you! What wonderful news and it's such a positive boost to your recovery.
Jennifer Lorenz
10 years ago (January 15, 2016)
Thank you and yes Sophia!!! Thank you so much for your encouragement!!!! You and others have been such a great support!!!
Anna Jones
10 years ago (January 15, 2016)
Thank you, Jennifer. It helps to read your journal. I'm so very glad you are doing well and had a wonderful doctor's appointment.
Judy Freeman
10 years ago (January 15, 2016)
Jennifer congrats on the one month mark. You give me inspiration and comfort.
Jennifer Lorenz
10 years ago (January 15, 2016)
Thank you Anna and Judy! If you want to talk more or need a cheerleader, please feel free to contact me! Jenlorenz@aol.com I had a great support system but it is very difficult for someone to understand what you're going through who hasn't been there. I really don't know what... Read more.
Wanda Mroz
10 years ago (January 15, 2016)
Glad to hear you are doing well! So happy for you!
Jennifer Lorenz posted an update
10 years ago (January 4, 2016)
Tomorrow will be three weeks since surgery. Trying to learn to be patient with myself. I feel so much better physically in the last couple days, I need to work in the mental side of it! It sure helps hearing from others that are further ahead of me and are... Read more.
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Anonymous
10 years ago (January 4, 2016)
There are good days and not so good days. You will continue to get stronger everyday. I have had to resist my urge to be reclusive since my surgery. Best wishes!!
Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (January 4, 2016)
I found wk 3-4 more emotional than earlier as I felt I could do more than I could and needed to patient with myself. It also coincided with me being alone in the house. Laura's right, there's good and not so good days but getting out and being in the... Read more.
Jennifer Lorenz posted an update
10 years ago (January 1, 2016)
Thank you to all who are weeks out and posting how well they feel. Right now, I can feel every day. I can't wait for a time I can wake up and not think of just having OHS. Happy New Year!!!
Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (January 1, 2016)
How are you now after your increased heart rate?
Jennifer Lorenz
10 years ago (January 1, 2016)
After they got it back into rhythm I feel better. Also helps that I'm home. Hope I can stay here and no more set-backs.
Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (January 1, 2016)
Good to hear that it's better. I was in persistent AF for a fortnight post surgery, it's exhausting. I was admitted to hospital twice, which unfortunately wasn't the one where I had my surgery. I've had two occasions of a day or so since, can set me back. Please take... Read more.
Jennifer Lorenz
10 years ago (January 1, 2016)
They gave me Amiodarone through an IV which brought it down a bit but not enough. They then gave my heart a shock which brought it back into sinus rhythm. I felt much better after. They sent me home with Amiodarone pills for hopefully only a short time. Hoping everything... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
10 years ago (January 1, 2016)
Best wishes, Jennifer! Happy New Year!
Tina Maroon
10 years ago (January 1, 2016)
Happy New Year and truly best wishes. I hope you start to feel better soon.
Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (January 2, 2016)
Wow! You have been through mill. I really hope it sticks in sinus, for both of us. Now you're in sinus you should be starting to feel much better, it took me a week to get used to the meds and then building my confidence in walking.

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