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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
10 months ago (October 7, 2025)
My 2yr anniversary from OHS! I feel amazing. Most of all I feel grateful, blessed ❤️
10 months ago (October 7, 2025)
2 yr anniversary from OHS! Feeling grateful, blessed ❤️
10 months ago (October 7, 2025)
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.
10 months ago (October 7, 2025)
Happy Valveversary!
10 months ago (October 7, 2025)
Having had two open heart surgeries, I feel that everyday is
10 months ago (October 7, 2025)
a blessing. Thankful that technology and gifted surgeons exist.
10 months ago (October 8, 2025)
LOVE.
10 months ago (October 8, 2025)
Congrats, I can't wait to be able to post these photos myself!👍
10 months ago (October 9, 2025)
Thank you all, love Valveversary! 💕
Karen Hommel posted a photo
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
This is me in Santa Monica yesterday celebrating my one year anniversary!
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
Celebrating my one year anniversary in Santa Monica 🌴
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
Congrats, Enjoy the day, I been to that bar!
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
Yay one year!! 🎉🎉🎉
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
Happy one year anniversary. God bless you ❤️🙏
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
Happy Anniversary!
1 year ago (October 8, 2024)
Thank you warrior friends!
1 year ago (October 8, 2024)
Congratulations Karen!!!❤️
1 year ago (October 8, 2024)
You look fantastic!! Happy Anniversary!
Karen Hommel posted a photo
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
❤️ Dr. Emily Hartman reacted to this
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
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.
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
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.
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
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.
1 year ago (October 7, 2024)
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.
1 year ago (October 8, 2024)
I will keep in touch Margaret

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