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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 19, 2019

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Sharon Cotter posted a photo

6 years ago (September 22, 2019)

My family had a wonderful dinner for me last night before surgery tomorrow. They and the Lord are my strength. We prayed together, we ate together and we cheered the University of Texas football team on to victory.

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Rose Madura

Awesome! I can't think of a better way to prepare for the surgery. Wishing you a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. May God bless you and your family.

Frank Giovanniello

Many thoughts and prayers are with you today!

Susan Lynn

What a fantastic family, Sharon! Glad you had an enjoyable night before surgery. Btw, I absolutely love that split staircase! Perfect spot for a group photo, too! â¤

Sharon Cotter posted a photo

6 years ago (September 21, 2019)

Better times... in Dubrovnik, Croatia. I want to go back.

👍 Shannon Gray, Rose Madura and reacted to this

Susan Lynn

Beautiful photo! Lots of great adventures ahead!

Sharon Cotter

Thank you, Susan. How are you?

Sharon Cotter posted an update

6 years ago (September 19, 2019)

I have 3 more days until my open heart surgery. I just can believe the anxiety that gets hold of me. I donâ€™t know if I can stand this weekend bail my surgery on Monday morning, Sept.23. I need some sleep.

Civita Fahey

Hi Sharon, don't bail. .you will be fine.. the last few days are the hardest.. just think of recovery and try to relax. do something fun and take your mind off ( hard I know). But time will come and you will be awake and onto feeling better. My prayers... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Sharon- I remember that feeling well even though it's been almost two years ago for me. Your anxiety will turn to anticipation, soon. There's one thing I knew - my heart condition wasn't going to get better on its own. There wasn't any advantage in waiting. The day of surgery,... Read more.

Marie Myers

I was very anxious also. I finally asked my doc for alprazolam (Xanax), and I was able to sleep. The waiting was really hard, but you are stronger!

Rajeev Thundiyil

Dear Sharon, be strong. They use the most advanced technology to perform the surgery. You will be fine. I m 45 days after my surgery.

Unknown

Hang in there. Wishing you the best!

Lena Afanaseva

You will be just fine!!! You will feel great again and trust me, waiting is the worst! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Rose Madura

Your feelings are normal. Don't give up. Remember that the outcome will be better than the alternative and you'll feel so much better down the road. Praying! God bless you.

Alan Gottlieb

I am facing the same surgery on the 25th. Yes. The last three days are the hardest. I'm very irritable and anxious. I have known about my problem for 18 years. So, it's no surprise. I have read every post the Internet has to offer. I have chosen the best... Read more.

Mike Roskowinski

Hey Sharon. Its very hard to think about what you are about to go through but understand there are thousands of these surgeries done daily. We have all gone through it on this site and will be here to support you. I was surprisingly very calm the day of my... Read more.