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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 5, 2015

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Pamela Hill posted an update

10 years ago (December 12, 2015)

My surgery was on December 7th. I can say I am a mitral valve surgery survivor! CMC-Pineveville has an awesome team. I was able to leave a day earlier, instead of staying for a full week -- GOD IS GOOD! They say you'll feel as if you were hit by... Read more.

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Sophia Ridley

Wonderful news that you're home! Welcome to recovery! Sense of smell was the one thing that really hit me. I could smell everything really clearly which was a positive (I had my own bedding due to allergy so smelt of home) and negative (the lingering smell of the hospital dinner... Read more.

Gregg Nissly

Great News that you're home early. I had my surgery on Dec 4 and I'm just starting to get my appetite back.

Gerald Schaffer

Welcome home. I think most people do so much better once they get home.

Liz Burroughs

Congrats!! I'm glad that you're home again! Best wishes for a full recovery! Take care. Liz

Pamela Hill

Thank you all, does anyone know what's a good bra to use?

Pamela Hill posted an update

10 years ago (December 7, 2015)

It can be overwhelming when you enter the hospital. It can be overwhelming when you have to let someone you love go. But as soon as we entered that hospital at 5:00 am my mom was brave. My grandma was brave, and i pretended to be brave. She left us... Read more.

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Kimberly Biddick

Beautifully written! It has to make you feel somewhat better knowing she was handling it so gracefully. I am glad to hear all is going smoothly!

Lisa Hill

Hi Pam. I'm getting ready for bed and you are on my mind. I am praying for you and sending all that is good in the universe to you. #Brokenheartsdoheal

Alesha Cameron

God Bless and keep you safe.My prayers are with you..

Kelly Weisgarber

I love what you wrote. Thank you for the update and it sounds like she's ready to face the recovery process. How things continue to go well.

Anonymous

It sounds like you all were brave. Congratulations to Pamela and you all! Best wishes for a restful recovery.

Pamela Hill posted an update

10 years ago (December 6, 2015)

Hey guys, it's me, Pam… I am scheduled to have surgery tomorrow on Monday, December 7th at 6:45am at the CMC - Pineville (Carolina Healthcare System) North Carolina. A few years ago, I began to have symptoms that included being lightheaded and numbness in my arm. I thought I was... Read more.

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Anonymous

Best wishes tomorrow!

Jeff V.

Good luck tomorrow, Pamela! I look forward to reading about your fast recovery. Jeff

Emily Rowley

So they didn't pick it up at Birth? My Cardiologist was surprised mine wasn't either. Probably couple of weeks to wear a bra, depending on whether it's a special heart bra. Wishing you all the very best, I'll keep you in my thoughts. Emily.

Clare Auten

Enjoy the cake. Chocolate cake was one of the things I enjoyed at the hospital. I woke up from surgery in a bra and wore one 24/7 for a while. My surgeon didn't want things to pull on the incision if not supported. I did have a full sternotomy.

Sophia Ridley

Cake sounds a good medicine! Best wishes for your surgery, may it be uneventful and your recovery smooth. I've been wearing non-wire, cotton front fastening bras 24/7 since surgery (MV repair, full open) as instructed by my hospital. It's doubling as giving me the feeling of extra support of holding... Read more.

Adrianne Colatosti

Good Morning my surgery sister! I have surgery today (Monday December 7th) also. I am up and as ready as I ever will be! I wish you a speedy recovery and a successful uneventful surgery! My thoughts are with you today as we tackle this together! I have full faith... Read more.

Kelly Weisgarber

Good luck today Pamela! Sending prayers. I was given a post surgery bra 3 days post op (I am 3 weeks today) My incision is 5.5 inches, I found a soft front close bra at walmart that works best for me. I still have a bothersome spot beneath my breast... Read more.

Lisa Hill

I love you sweetie. Broken hearts do heal.

Alesha Cameron

God Bless and keep you safe, my prayers are with you..

Mary K

Best wishes and prayers to you. The hospital should have some surgical bras, and I found that they made it easier go breathe. Afterwards. When you vet home, have someone go go Walmart and get some larger than normal sports bras that fasten in the front. Just fasten the bottom... Read more.

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