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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: December 3, 2011

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Sarah Harnett posted an update
1 year ago (May 17, 2024)
New surgery, new photo! My boys are about to see how tough mom really is! 💪
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I ushered my then 5 yr old thru sub-aortic membrane surgery and getting ready for his AVR at now age 26. Your advice and words are really helpful. Wish I had them 20 yrs ago but I’ll use them this time for... Read more.
Sarah, you ARE tough! Believe it! You’ll get through this just like you did for your mitral valve repair. 💕
Wishing you well Sarah. You will make your boys proud. Let them take care of you for a bit in your recovery ❤️
Just read your story and you have a wonderful attitude with your experience in this type of surgery, both for kids and yourself. You will do great with the support of your adorable kids and husband!❤️
Sarah Harnett posted an update
1 year ago (May 15, 2024)
1 week until surgery! Sternotomy #2. This time a replacement at Stanford. Still deciding on valve type. Cannot wait to be on the recovery side! 💪🫀❤️‍🩹
Sending good vibes and healing prayers, don't worry, 🙏 Gods got this
Thank you! Surgery #1 was in 2011, in a small hospital in Upper Michigan :) Thank you for the encouragement!
Sarah Harnett posted an update
14 years ago (February 27, 2012)
thanks for all the very supportive, positive words! your kindness and uplifting thoughts are appreciated. i was d/c yesterday-it was my choice-i could stay if i felt i needed to, or go home and f/u w/ the doctor. after a few laps around the hospital floor, i felt i was... Read more.

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