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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: September 5, 2026

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1 month ago (September 19, 2026)
anyone have any ideas, exercises or tricks, I can use to get up after surgery with my bad knees? If I can set with my knees below my hips I can do it until they get tired. I'm thinking maybe a high, chair cushion that won't go flat? Anyone bought... Read more.
1 month ago (September 19, 2026)
For what its worth, getting out of bed was an issue for me other than rolling off onto the floor. Not a good choice. So i hooked a pair of belts together and attached one end to the footboard of the bed. When i wanted to get up i would... Read more.
1 month ago (September 19, 2026)
I lived in a recliner for awhile. And looking back, I would get a power lift chair next time. We can get them free to borrow here from medical lending places. I think they have those anyway..You probably have the same places, I imagine. Then I moved to the bed... Read more.
1 month ago (September 20, 2026)
I considered that but then i heard a moose rented it before me and i was nervous about fleas,
1 month ago (September 20, 2026)
😁 Thanks for the laugh
1 month ago (September 20, 2026)
Don't encourage this behavior! 😂😂

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