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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 31, 2017

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Tina Williams posted a photo
8 years ago (December 30, 2017)
With a grateful heart (90 days post-op) surrounded by my grandkids:) Happy 2018!!!
Beautiful picture! Glad you are doing well.😀
Tina Williams posted an update
8 years ago (November 6, 2017)
I'm just about ready to leave the house to head to "the gym". Boy that sounds weird! Though I have always considered myself to be super active I have never purchased a health club membership. Again, I am filled with self-doubt and fear. Though I did ask if anyone in... Read more.
Congrats Tina! I begin rehab this week as well. I have always been active so looking forward to the challenge of getting back. I am a bit nervous though - had an A-Fib episode a couple of days post op, so I want someone to monitor me when I start... Read more.
Michael - good luck to you as well! It wasn't bad at all. I met some nice people and feel like I challenged myself. The nurses hooked me up to heart leads and monitored my entire workout. All went well and I'm kind of looking forward to going back:)
You'll love it! 💪 You'll get your strength and confidence back in no time!
Hi Tina, Today was my first day also. I was afraid that it was going to be cheesy, but I had a good time. Going back tomorrow.
Tina Williams posted an update
8 years ago (October 3, 2017)
Sometimes I have trouble navigating threads and contacts on my cell phone - You may also reach me at tinawilliams5@yahoo.com
👍 Leslie Bakos reacted to this
Good morning Tina!!!!! Glad you are doing well...Was it painful? I been following you since I joined....How was your core and back effected...I have lots of back pain because of my curved spine and I think the meds...you look great)))
Hi Leslie! The pain is manageable but worse now due to fluid. I can honestly say nothing was worse than expected:)
I am glad you are home...I went to a cardio appointment today...it seems like my heart chambers have shrunk and I don't need surgery yet...It was interesting to hear about your feelings after openheart....I have not even had it yet and I am continual uneased.

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