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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 22, 2022

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Diane Pellowe posted an update

1 year ago (March 20, 2025)

Well, I havenâ€™t visited this site for quite awhile. But, yesterday, I turned 60 and just felt incredibly thankful at how well I feel since my surgery which was in December if 2022. For anyone anticipating surgery, please know that feeling good is on the other side, even if it... Read more.

🥰 Pamela Gregory, Kimberly Eisenhut and reacted to this

Kimberly Eisenhut

Diane, I needed this encouragement today, thank you for posting :) Hope you are doing really well and sending good wishes for a wonderful spring and summer ahead❤️

Andrea Babcock

Hi Diane, So good to hear that you are doing so well and Happy 60th Birthday! Thank you for sharing your story! I hope you will have a long happy, healthy life!!

Pamela Gregory

Happy 60th Birthday!!! Nice to hear from you and how well you are doing❤️

Diane Pellowe posted an update

2 years ago (May 28, 2023)

Now that my mitral valve is replaced (5 months out) my BP runs lower than ever. Anybody else have this? Iâ€™m wondering if itâ€™s because of my pump function. Thx!

Amanda Ryan

Hi Diane, I believe your heart is not working as hard now as it was before your surgery, and thatâ€™s why you BP is lower.

Diane Pellowe posted an update

3 years ago (April 17, 2023)

Anybody wear compression socks? I just started using them. Hate to think of using them all summer in hot weather. Any thoughts?

❤️ Patsy Stewart reacted to this

Jason Hyrup

No.... But my dad has to wear them all year around. He dose ok in the summer. His socks are pretty thin.

Shelly Hubbard

first night home we have adjustable tempepedic bed stiill not help any suggesttion to sleep?

Patsy Stewart

I wear them, and they really help with the swelling. Donâ€™t get the ones that are toeless. Theyâ€™ll drive you insane! They also can rub a blister on the side of your foot/toes. Iâ€™ve never had a problem with the regular ones. I had PAD before the HF, so I... Read more.

Richard Munson

Get those fur babies in your bed. Nice you are home.

Greg Lewis

This is one place the adjustable bed was handy. Raised my feet higher than my heart for awhile. Then I didn't need the socks as much. ..but thoughts on the socks?...they suck!! Lol

Delois Tweedy

I wear knee highs, a local cardiologist suggested them to keep my heart from working so hard. I can usually keep the edema controlled, but I know the knee highs help with this as well. Unlike Patsy, I like the toe less! I dislike my toes being confined, I don't... Read more.