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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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10 years ago (December 13, 2015)
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.
10 years ago (December 13, 2015)
Great News that you're home early. I had my surgery on Dec 4 and I'm just starting to get my appetite back.
10 years ago (December 13, 2015)
Welcome home. I think most people do so much better once they get home.
10 years ago (December 13, 2015)
Congrats!! I'm glad that you're home again! Best wishes for a full recovery! Take care. Liz
10 years ago (December 16, 2015)
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.
10 years ago (December 7, 2015)
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!
10 years ago (December 7, 2015)
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
10 years ago (December 8, 2015)
God Bless and keep you safe.My prayers are with you..
10 years ago (December 8, 2015)
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, heart valve patient
Anonymous
10 years ago (December 8, 2015)
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.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
10 years ago (December 6, 2015)
Best wishes tomorrow!
10 years ago (December 6, 2015)
Good luck tomorrow, Pamela! I look forward to reading about your fast recovery. Jeff
10 years ago (December 6, 2015)
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.
10 years ago (December 6, 2015)
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.
10 years ago (December 6, 2015)
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.
10 years ago (December 7, 2015)
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.
10 years ago (December 7, 2015)
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.
10 years ago (December 7, 2015)
I love you sweetie. Broken hearts do heal.
10 years ago (December 8, 2015)
God Bless and keep you safe, my prayers are with you..
10 years ago (December 8, 2015)
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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