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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 3, 2022

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Donna Carlson posted an update

4 years ago (April 29, 2022)

I am now 3 days post op, and beginning to feel human again. What an amazing hospital, staff and nurses here at Morristownâ€™s Gagnon Institute. Thank you all my valve warriors for your support and prayers- I can never thank Adam enough for creating this site. This first picture is... Read more.

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Timothy Andre

Donna, itâ€™s so great to see your update and that you are in good spirits. We all knew you would do great. Welcome to recovery â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹ Take it one day at a time. ðŸ™ðŸ½

Richard Munson

Feeling human is always a good thing

Donna Carlson

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George Gardopee

Donna- welcome to the recovery side. It is sooo much better than the lead up to surgery. I think youâ€™ll see that in a very few weeks it will seem like it never happened.

Deena Z

Amen. Exhale. One day at a time. You totally did it!!!

Kristine Schroeder

Wonderful update, Donna. Iâ€™m still in the waiting game for my mitral valve repair. I love hearing these recovery updates! Prayers for you.

Donna Carlson

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Rose Madura

So happy to hear you are doing well! And I love the personalized pillow. Take one day at a time; rest when you need to and walk, walk, wall!❤️

Susan Lynn

Yay!!! Welcome to recovery, Donna! ❤️

Donna Carlson posted an update

4 years ago (April 26, 2022)

Todayâ€™s the day. Finished my second hibicleanse shower- took an extra long one. Scheduled for 1:00. Thank you all for your comments, thoughts and prayers. Thank you Adam for making this journey an easier one â¤ï¸

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Susan Lynn

Yay, Donna! We'll be here cheering for you!! All the best! ❤️

Marie Myers

Best wishes for a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!

Donna Carlson

Thank you, thank you!!

Sandy Harvey

All the best today.

Luke Rodriguez

Praying for you Donna.

Holly Wale

Donna -- prayers for you, your family and your care team!

Kimberly Eisenhut

Prayers for you and your successful surgery and recovery! Will be keeping you in my thoughts throughout the day today. Hugs and love sentðŸ’—

Linda Johnson

Best wishes Donna, sending prayers and good thoughts for you.

Rose Madura

Best wishes!

Donna Carlson posted an update

4 years ago (April 12, 2022)

Woke up this morning and realized my surgery is two weeks away. Just 14 days. Iâ€™m not freaking out, but I have started talking to myself. Wishing good luck and quick recovery to everyone scheduled before me this month! I kind of feel like Iâ€™m on the first row on... Read more.

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