Jeanne's Posts

Member Since: December 12, 2021

Send Jeanne a Note

My Posts

Jeanne Hay posted an update
4 years ago (December 12, 2021)
I had Rheumatic Fever when I was 11, I am now 78 and facing Mitral and Tricuspid Valve repair/or replacement surgery on December 22, 2021. I was always told I didn't have a heart murmur from when I had RF, but life is catching up with me. I was in... Read more.
I’ve got some great news. Almost a year after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery and maze for a fib. 78 years old, same as you, now 79. So far, god willing, i am doing great with no a fib recurrence. 1-20-22 will be one year. Just got off the treadmill... Read more.
As an afterthought, if it helps. If you have a great hospital and surgeon , work hard after the surgery, have a good attitude and a sense of humor, you will be rewarded with success. I never found this site till after my surgery. When i was a few seconds... Read more.
Richard Munson Thank you so very much for your words of encouragement. I so need them. E.A.C.H. W.O.R.D. I am so happy for the wonderful progress you have made, you give me hope and I like your advice too - keep a good attitude (which I usually have, but have... Read more.
12-22 -21 is close at hand. I will look forward to hearing from you once you are able. A lot of the technical aspects of heart surgery speak for themselves of course but i am convinced how important the attitude component is toward recovery. I hooked up an ipod to... Read more.

Upcoming Surgeries

Jane Schappell
Aortic Stenosis
May 13, 2026
Margaret Devenney
Aortic Stenosis
May 14, 2026
Chris Freyer
Mitral Regurgitation
May 15, 2026

The Patient's Guide

The Patient's Guide

This book has helped over 47,000 patients and caregivers from diagnosis to recovery.