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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 5, 2018

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Helen Daw posted an update
7 years ago (February 13, 2019)
Feb 13th...Engraved on my heart forever!! One year anniversary for me today! What a year it has been. Heart surgery, Trip to Europe followed by another surgery(Hysterectomy) and then a trip to India to wed my son to a beautiful Indian girl. If somebody had asked me on Feb 12... Read more.
Helen, great post! You are an inspiration. Stay strong and "follow your heart".
Nice to hear from you Helen, I’m glad you’re doing great. Our surgery was at the same day and I can’t believe it is already one year past. God is great 🙂
Helen Daw posted an update
7 years ago (September 26, 2018)
I am seven months post op for MVR and just had a another major surgery , Hysterectomy. Going into this surgery I was really nervous and scared even though I got the clearance from my Cardiologist, I was still nervous. Minutes before I was rolled into the operating room, my... Read more.
Helen - Wishing you a speedy recovery! You're stronger than you think! You've got this, too. ❤
Hope your recovery goes well after your hysterectomy. Sorry you had to go through another surgery.
Helen Daw posted an update
7 years ago (August 12, 2018)
Seven months ago I went under the knife for MVR feeling nervous, tired and very depressed. Here I am 7 months later and feeling great. Even though I am going for a second surgery for hysterectomy in Sept, I feel that my OHR has prepared well. I no longer wonder... Read more.
👍 Kelly Stoll reacted to this
Hi Helen, a friend of mine had a hysterectomy very recently. It was minimally invasive. She said she never had any pain at all. She said she never took any medication for pain. She said that she was released from the hospital after 1 day, and that she was back... Read more.

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