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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 20, 2014

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Joan Napier got a guestbook from Jim O'brien
11 years ago (January 28, 2015)
Hi Joan, I was in Cardiac Physical Therapy today and met one of our Heart Valve Surgery sisters (Kris). Anyway, I got to thinking about some of my fellow Heart Valve brothers and sisters that I haven't seen on the site in a while. And I thought about you and... Read more.
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Joan Napier got a guestbook from Lenore Mitchell
11 years ago (December 29, 2014)
Joan - I hope you're feeling better, mood-wise and body-wise too. As others have said, it's normal to have ups and downs both while waiting for surgery and then during recovery. I'm sitting here in wait mode for Jan 7 and I'm both confident and scared! Actually more scared than... Read more.
Joan Napier got a guestbook from Joseph Ballett
11 years ago (December 13, 2014)
Joan i was reading a post that you wrote, don't give up on X-mas, it is a struggle I Know but remember " It's a wonderful life" (love that movie) and even more wonderful this year for people like us. Smile and rejoice!

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