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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 21, 2023

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Karen Hommel posted a photo
8 months ago (October 7, 2025)
My 2yr anniversary from OHS! I feel amazing. Most of all I feel grateful, blessed ❤️
2 yr anniversary from OHS! Feeling grateful, blessed ❤️
Beautiful picture and equally beautiful post. Most of us are very grateful for our surgeries. I for one, feel so much better. Congratulations on your anniversary.
Having had two open heart surgeries, I feel that everyday is
a blessing. Thankful that technology and gifted surgeons exist.
Karen Hommel posted a photo
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
This is me in Santa Monica yesterday celebrating my one year anniversary!
Celebrating my one year anniversary in Santa Monica 🌴
Happy one year anniversary. God bless you ❤️🙏
Karen Hommel posted a photo
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
❤️ Dr. Emily Hartman reacted to this
Hi Karen, Thank you for showing your wound and for the encouraging photo eight months later in Italy. I was to have the same surgeries as yours on October 5th but it is postponed because I got covid the day before. So six weeks to wait. You have given me... Read more.
It's my one year anniversary! It seems so long ago, i feel great and am so grateful for a new lease on life. I am so blessed with my family and friends. ❤️ October 31st is my 5 year anniversary from breast cancer! It's a cure. October is a big... Read more.
Margaret you will be fine. I went home in 4 days. Walking is the key. I never took pain meds in the hospital or at home except for tramadol or Tylenol, amazing. Waiting is hard, just decide to enjoy your day each day. Worrying solves nothing, but i know it's... Read more.
Thank you Karen, you will be my inspiration. I have been so anxious, but I think I will make the most of each day before my surgery now. Amazingly, we have had summer weather here in the UK in October so I'm enjoying the garden. The covid isn't bad. I'm... Read more.

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