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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 8, 2019

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Liza Norman posted an update

6 years ago (February 13, 2020)

Hi All, Just an update. My Surgery was 16 weeks ago! yikes! it's like forever in the past! I had mitral valve repair with minimally invasive surgery ( through my right breast). I fell 95% recovered. There are twinges at my incision sites and my breast is still numb.. I... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Liza - Necessity is the mother of invention! You have to think a bit creatively when it comes to designing some support. Almost anything wrapped and tied will probably give you relief. Just an fyi - there is sensitivity, pins/ needles, and numbness after the mini-t for quite awhile. I... Read more.

Liza Norman posted an update

6 years ago (February 13, 2020)

Liza Norman posted a photo

6 years ago (October 28, 2019)

This is me in the recovery room the day of surgery!

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Herman Kanter

Nice smile. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.

Susan Lynn

Liza - You certainly look happy! Thanks for proving to everyone in the waiting room that they can smile soon, too!

Liza Norman

Thanks guys I was so happy to wake up and have the surgery behind me. Little did I know at that point that he drugs would wear off and I would hurt! ha! but truthfully, it is tolerable. It is only when I use my right arm really, or when... Read more.

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