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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Nancy LeClair Gottlieb posted an update
6 years ago (September 24, 2019)
It's almost a year since my surgery. Been feeling lousy for just about a week. Waking up with the sweats and or chills and night. Lack of energy. My cardiologist sent me for some blood cultures. Still waiting on the results. Anyone else have a similar experience?
You did the right thing going to the cardiologist. Could be a "bug" you picked up somewhere. I am sure they will figure it out. Feel better soon!
Omg yes fever chills and sweats ended up at the ER.
sorry guess I never came back. Nothing was found on those tests. After about 10 days the night sweats stopped. Hope everyone is doing well.
Nancy LeClair Gottlieb posted a photo
7 years ago (December 30, 2018)
Well it was a tough 2018. Looking ahead to 2019. Wishing everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Beautiful pic! I hope you and your family have a great 2019!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
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Have a wonderful 2019 Nancy!
Nancy LeClair Gottlieb posted a photo
7 years ago (December 29, 2018)
I wear my Fitbit daily but haven't hit goal too often. My surgery was just over two months ago.
Nice to see so many people like yourself wearing fitbits (I wear a Garmin) to track your great progress 😁
I was obsessed when I first got my Fitbit about two years ago. I overdid it. Guess I was doing between 12,000 and 20,000 steps. I was it a group on Facebook. Ended up getting planter fasciitis. Not going to do that again.
Take it a day at a time. I progressed more quickly once I had 3 weeks of Cardiac Rehab behind me.
It's still so very very early for you. Give yourself a break. This is not a race. It took me a year before I could attend dance class again. Your body's been through a lot.
Ouch PF (aka Policeman's Heel 👮) would be very painful. I was the same trying to get up step esp out of surgery but now know to slow down when my body tells me.

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