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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: May 21, 2018

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Julie Gerard posted a photo

7 years ago (February 1, 2019)

On this â€œwear redâ€ day, I love this picture from April 19, 2018 when many co-workers wore red for me on the day of my mitral valve repair.

👍 Shannon Gray, Susan Lynn and reacted to this

Tracy Fallu

Takes my breath away. â™¥ï¸ðŸ’«

Susan Lynn

Amazing!!! â¤

Julie Gerard posted an update

7 years ago (September 6, 2018)

Four plus months post surgery and all is well. But, how long does the incision discomfort last? I notice generalized tenderness throughout the day...clothing rubbing can be annoying, sometimes if I move wrong I notice a stretching feeling, etc. Just wanting to make sure Iâ€™m not feeling abnormal things. Though... Read more.

Jean Jackson

Hi Julie, I developed a cheloid scar after my surgery Dec 2016 and had my dermatologist treat it with steroid shots (ouch)! Very painful but really did the trick with respect to itching and discomfort.

Steven Perrotta

Hi Julie, I am just about 5 months post surgery and while I don't have the discomfort, I do feel the stretching especially on the left side. But I like my scar too. Good luck.

Kathleen Colby

I have a keloid scar since 1996 and it still itches in humid hot weather. Agree with Jean on the steroid shots. Helped lay the keloid scar flat. â˜®ï¸