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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Windy Welch posted an update
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
So my husband's surgery was rescheduled for 4/29. We where both pretty upset about that. However it's over and done with and now he is on the recovering side of this journey :) His doctor started the operation at 8:32 am and finished up at 1:37 pm. We had to... Read more.
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
Glad to hear your husband is on the mend. This journey can be very scary. My prayers go with you as he recovers!
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
god bless you heart brother my prayers are with you
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
Great news, glad all is going well.
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
Great news, glad all is going well.
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
Great to hear, so good to be on the other side of this!
10 years ago (May 9, 2016)
Great news, glad all is going well.
10 years ago (May 14, 2016)
Thanks everyone! He was 2 weeks post op yesterday. And doing wonderful! We see his surgeon and cardiologist for his first follow up appointments the week after next.
Windy Welch posted a photo
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
3 days after surgery! However today is day 6. I'm very proud of my husband and so very thankful for his amazing surgeon.
10 years ago (May 4, 2016)
You look awesome! Keep on smile in a few days those corners of your mouth will go easier. Hoping you will be going home soon and beginning part 2 of your recovery. Blessing to you and yours.
Windy Welch posted an update
10 years ago (April 23, 2016)
For the last month my husband has been the nervous one, by all rights he deserves to be I'm just on the sidelines of this journey cheering him on. I've been nervous as well but I hide it better, I read other patient stories, research for more information about his... Read more.
10 years ago (April 23, 2016)
I can only imagine. My heart goes out to my husband who has had to watch me go through all of this. It is painful for me to think about what it has been like for him. Just make sure you have good support in place for you because you'll... Read more.
10 years ago (April 24, 2016)
Anger is okay. You shouldn't have to go through this. It's all unfair. It's really hard to be a caretaker. Your experience of all this will be different than your husband's. Expressing it all is a way to get through it.
10 years ago (April 24, 2016)
Hi Windy. I think anger is normal and to be expected. There are so many emotions that go into heart surgery for the patient and their loved ones. My heart broke especially for my husband, mom, and sister (I lost my dad 6 years ago). Now almost 7 weeks post... Read more.

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