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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: October 27, 2025

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Christopher Gardner got a guestbook from Cathleen Weed
6 months ago (October 27, 2025)
🙏🙏🙏 I just saw your update. I literally just got back on here this morning after a couple years. I had my aortic valve replaced for the 5th time last Monday at Cedars Sinai in LA. Complex heart issues can feel overwhelming, especially when you have to go through surgery... Read more.
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Thank you Cathleen, I appreciate the encouragement. You are spot on about the mental challenges. I know it is important to stay positive and strong mentally but there are hours and days where that is very challenging. I have been meditating again (a process I picked up before my last... Read more.
🙏🙏 It's definitely the hardest part and only someone who has been there can understand 🙏. Be gentle with yourself and others. You'll overcome this ❤️

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