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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 27, 2022

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Claudia Kwalbrun got a guestbook from Ruth joy
3 years ago (November 9, 2022)
Dear Claudia , I ‘m glad that you are feeling a lot better . You are doing really well . You must feel very relieved .
🥰 Donna Casaletto reacted to this
Thank you Ruth Joy….there are bumps in the road especially lung complications after heart surgery and I am staying positive and I will get through it.
3 years ago (November 8, 2022)
Dear Claudia, is it getting any better? I am hopeful it is. Thinking of you! Hang in there heart warrior!!
🥰 Donna Casaletto reacted to this
Hi Klara, Today I had the fluid drained from my right lower lobe and even though the pulmonologist said it will take a few days to get relieve, I feel a slight difference in my breathing….I also have atelectasis and a fracture through the fifth rib on the right side... Read more.
Claudia Kwalbrun got a guestbook from Ruth joy
3 years ago (November 7, 2022)
Hi Claudia , At least you now know what was causing your symptoms . It's good that they are taking you back to drain the fluid , it will make a big difference and breathing will improve . You are being very patient and taking things one day at a... Read more.
Thank you Ruth Joy. Hopefully I will have the fluid drained today.
Claudia, what a trying journey you’re on! I’ve thought of you today, and I pray they got your lung drained. You’ll feel a lot better once some of that fluid is gone.

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