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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: May 3, 2018

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Tammy Seigel posted a photo

8 years ago (September 12, 2018)

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Susan Lynn

8 years ago (September 13, 2018)

Coolest profile picture - EVER! Is that a post-op pose?

Tammy Seigel

8 years ago (September 20, 2018)

Thank you! This was a pre-surgical pose. I used back bends to open my chest before surgery and forward bends to heal on the other side. Yoga also helped with post-surgical pleural effusion. At almost 4 months post surgery, I have been able to do inversions and some backbends, but... Read more.

Tammy Seigel posted an update

8 years ago (May 3, 2018)

Surgery for my MV repair at Northwestern with Dr. McCarthy is in one month. Just want to thank Adam and all of you for teaching me through your stories. This community has been a vital resource!

Anna Jones

8 years ago (May 3, 2018)

Hi Tammy, Sending best wishes for an easy surgery on and gentle recovery. I am scheduled for surgery on the same day, but I will be in Houston.

Adam Pick

8 years ago (May 3, 2018)

Hi Tammy, No need to thank me. It's a gift to be of service to you during your journey to a healthy heart. So.... THANK YOU! Fyi, you are in the best of hands with Dr. McCarthy and and the Northwestern team! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Patrick-McCarthy-Chicago-Illinois.php