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Reghu Madathil posted an update

7 years ago (May 24, 2019)

Reghu's surgery went well . As everyone mentioned recovery is not easy. Reghu had air build up in between his lungs and the lungs got squeezed. They had to put a chest tube. Had some fever slightly getting better now. He has shooting pain below the shoulder bone on the... Read more.

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Anonymous

7 years ago (May 24, 2019)

Thank you so much for the update Sindu! Praying that things will stabilize for Reghu and that he has a complete and total recovery. Peace and blessings to you and your family!

Susan Lynn

7 years ago (May 24, 2019)

Thank you for keeping us posted! We're keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers. ❤

Scott Ainsworth

7 years ago (May 24, 2019)

Thanks for the update Sindu! Thoughts and prayers for Reghu as I sit in hospital with continued complications from my mitral valve and double bypass in late March of this year. I can totally relate but I know even though it has hampered by recovery, I would still prefer to... Read more.

Joey Hardee

7 years ago (May 24, 2019)

Thank you for the update! Glad Reghu is on the recovery side of this thing now and can focus on getting stronger. Continuing to pray for comfort and a great recovery.

Mike Roskowinski

7 years ago (May 24, 2019)

Awesome to hear. Hopes and prayers the rest goes well.

Joy Vera

7 years ago (May 24, 2019)

I'm glad to know his surgery went well, Sindu. Sounds like they are monitoring him well & hopefully he'll be more comfortable soon. Sending healing thoughts his way!

Diane Esposito

7 years ago (May 25, 2019)

Thanks for updating us, Sindu, I hope all will be well soon.

Reghu Madathil

7 years ago (May 25, 2019)

Thanks a lot for all your prayers and support. His plural test tube is still on. Did anyone have issue with increased heart rate like 120 for a slow walk after the surgery

Reghu Madathil

7 years ago (May 25, 2019)

Thanks a lot for all your prayers and support. His plural test tube is still on. Did anyone have issue with increased heart rate like 120 for a slow walk after the surgery

Scott Ainsworth

7 years ago (May 25, 2019)

Hi Sindu, I have struggled since my valve replacement (March 2019) with AFIB and high heart rates. I had a Cardioversion a few weeks back and it worked for around a week, and this last week I have had Cardiac Ablation which has me feeling a million bucks. At all... Read more.

Reghu Madathil

7 years ago (May 26, 2019)

Thank you, Reghu is getting medication for it but the heart rate goes very low after taking it. Dont know how they are going to fix the issue.

Reghu Madathil posted an update

7 years ago (May 7, 2019)

We met the Surgeon finally today. The surgery is on May 17. Its going to be a Mini AVR or a full Depends is what the surgeon said. The surgeon does a few surgeries a day. I was scared to ask if it was all valve replacement. Anyways in Canada... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

7 years ago (May 8, 2019)

Sounds like you're moving ahead! The waiting and anticipation can be difficult, but a successful surgery will be behind both of you before you know it. All the best! ❤

Reghu Madathil

7 years ago (May 8, 2019)

Thanks a lot for your kind words Susan. Happy that you are doing well and our prayers with you as well

Heidi Rockwood

7 years ago (May 15, 2019)

Wishing you both well and a speedy recovery.

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