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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Judy Willcutt posted a photo

8 years ago (September 22, 2017)

One of my sweet granddaughters

👍 Barbara Wood and Rose Madura reacted to this

Tina Williams

8 years ago (September 22, 2017)

Pretty🌸!

Judy Willcutt

8 years ago (September 24, 2017)

Thank you!😊

Judy Willcutt posted an update

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

Have any of you purchased the incision shield from Adam?

Nancy James

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

I wondered about that too.....it's probably too late for me to get one cause my surgery is next week - but perhaps the hospital will have a clue as to what to do

Amy Steele

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

Neither of you will likely need one... As women, we have natural incision shields. :-) I wore a post-surgical bra (AZTEC Heart) after my first surgery, and this time after my sternal repair, I'm wearing a compression vest (bra style). I'm large chested, so it's more of an issue to... Read more.

Barbara Wood

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

I think it would have helped me feel more comfortable. I had a prickly, burning sensation right below my collarbones, not really over the incision. Clothing really bothered it. I wore v neck tees & when I felt I really needed to, when I was out in public :), used... Read more.

Judy Willcutt

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

I ordered it Monday, and got a notice yesterday it had been shipped. The thought of a tight bra scares me. I'll also check out the post surgical bra.

Judy Willcutt posted an update

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

Hi Everyone, I've been reading many of your blogs for the past few weeks, and I think this site is fantastic. This is my first post. I've had mitral valve prolapse all my life, and the valve developed a small leak about 15 years ago, with no change until this... Read more.

Rose Madura

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

Hi Judy, My heart goes out to you because I know how it feels to be nervous. Best wishes for a successful surgery and I wish you an uneventful recovery. We will keep you in our prayers.

Clayton Mcarthur

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

Best wishes and you will feel a lot better, I was afraid of the breathing tube but it wasn't that bad, wish you the best

Gerald Poulton

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

🙏 coming your way. Most people dont even remember the breathing tube or it is not as big as the fear of it. You are very heavily sedated at tge time, mine is but a fleating memory. You will ve fine

Kathy Blank

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

I also feared the breathing tube but it was quickly removed when I was barely conscious.

Kenneth Hart

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

Prayers for your surgery and recovery - the breathing tube freaked me out prior to surgery as well. In my case the tube came out before I was completely awake from surgery and before I was wheeled into the ICU. The surgical team is very aware that most people are... Read more.

Cathy Zuber

8 years ago (September 19, 2017)

Hang in there..yes, I think all of us have been worried about the breathing tube. I remember it..then it was out...recovery is different for each, I think. Get a good book, binge nap and watch movies..take it slow. I always pray for my "heart friends"...

Bob Gillespie

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

I also dreaded the breathing tube. And I did wake up with it in. Wasn't anything to have worried over. Just bang on the bed and they'll fix ya

Barbara Wood

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

I woke up, but just barely, with the breathing tube. They take it out quickly once you are awake. I had my mitral valve repaired. I was surprised at how exhausted I was for the first week of recovery, but had no pain. And it steadily improves. Wishing you the... Read more.

Lilly Black

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

the dreaded breathing tube! I hear you....but I have had 2 heart surgeries and both times I was so out of it that I didn't even feel the breathing tube....honestly! my recuperation went quite smoothly as well. I walked a lot and did everything I was told....I recovered very well.... Read more.

Judy Willcutt

8 years ago (September 20, 2017)

Thank all of you so much.

Wanda Mroz

8 years ago (September 28, 2017)

I was terrified of the breathing tube also and woke up with it in place... yes it was not pleasant but you will get thru it and overall it's just a few seconds. Most people don't remember it. I had a repair and the pain was surprisingly not that bad!... Read more.

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