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2380 days ago

Jean Hochevar posted a note for Charlotte that says:

HI Charlotte, In April I was diagnosed with moderate to severe MR. I am going for a second opinion in a few weeks and my TEE is tomorrow. Its amazing how all ...Read more

HI Charlotte, In April I was diagnosed with moderate to severe MR. I am going for a second opinion in a few weeks and my TEE is tomorrow. Its amazing how all consuming this can be. What was the feedback with your second opinion? Jean

Charlotte Dowdgot a new guestbook post

2427 days ago

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Dori Arch posted a note for Charlotte that says:

Hope all went well, Charlotte. You’re in my prayers.

Charlotte Dowd Thanks Dori! I am doing well now- a little over 3 weeks since my surgery. Thanks for your prayers!! ... Read more

Charlotte Dowd Thanks Dori! I am doing well now- a little over 3 weeks since my surgery. Thanks for your prayers!! They surely paid off!!

Charlotte Dowdgot a new guestbook post

2428 days ago

Steven Perrotta posted a note for Charlotte that says:

Best of luck today! You will love the staff at B&W. They took good care of me last week. If you are on the 6th floor tell everyone I said hello.

Charlotte Dowdgot a new guestbook post

2428 days ago

JoAnn Lenhart posted a note for Charlotte that says:

Prayers for you

Charlotte Dowdgot a new guestbook post

2431 days ago

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Civita Fahey posted a note for Charlotte that says:

Hi Charlotte.. I'm wishing you a successful surgery and sending you my prayers for next Tuesday.. you will do just great ,!

Charlotte Dowd Hi Civita, Thank you so much! I have been getting nervous now, but I'm so ready to have it done wit ... Read more

Charlotte Dowd Hi Civita, Thank you so much! I have been getting nervous now, but I'm so ready to have it done with! Thanks for your support and prayers. I will post an update as soon as I am able.

Charlotte Dowdgot a new guestbook post

2505 days ago

Susan posted a note for Charlotte that says:

Charolotte - I was also caught very much by surprise with my mitral valve regurgitation diagnosis last summer. I had a TEE, cardiac scoring, and cardiac cath ...Read more

Charolotte - I was also caught very much by surprise with my mitral valve regurgitation diagnosis last summer. I had a TEE, cardiac scoring, and cardiac cath that all turned out fine. Two months ago, I had a mini-thoractomy with Dr. Scott Goldman just outside of Philadelphia. Short hospital stay, almost no pain, minimal scaring, and quick recovery. Everyone's situation is different, but I personally think the key is getting the repair sooner rather than later, if possible, and finding a surgeon who is very experienced.

Charlotte Dowd Thanks Susan! I am eager to meet with a surgeon to see what my situation calls for. I am still thin ... Read more

Charlotte Dowd Thanks Susan! I am eager to meet with a surgeon to see what my situation calls for. I am still thinking it might not be as bad as I have imagined;-)

Charlotte Dowd Hi Susan, So happy to hear your recovery story!

I finally met with my surgeon in Boston and feel r ... Read more

Charlotte Dowd Hi Susan, So happy to hear your recovery story!

I finally met with my surgeon in Boston and feel really good about him, but unfortunately said I am not able to have a minimally invasive procedure. So this is what I'm preparing myself for.

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