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2457 days ago

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Anna Jones posted a note for Elaine that says:

Just read your happy news. Congratulations on the forthcoming births of your grandchildren. May you bring each other much joy and comfort.

Elaine Pharesgot a new guestbook post

2458 days ago

Steve G posted a note for Elaine that says:

Great journal, very encouraging thank you!

Elaine Pharesgot a new guestbook post

2458 days ago

Jane neulieb neuliebj@comcast.net posted a note for Elaine that says:

Elaine, Reading your diarybrought me right back to my post op memories. Yes, your bump will go down and your chest will have a normal shape, but I remember ...Read more

Elaine, Reading your diarybrought me right back to my post op memories. Yes, your bump will go down and your chest will have a normal shape, but I remember feeling sick about it and I know how you feel. It gets so much better, when your energy comes back. Your new wisdom of what’s important is awesome, please listen to it because it is golden!! Jane

Elaine Pharesgot a new guestbook post

2458 days ago

Martha Kaczala posted a note for Elaine that says:

Hi Elaine, It's always good to take time to smell the roses. I am glad you are doing well. Your positive attitude is contagious!

Elaine Pharesgot a new guestbook post

2458 days ago

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Artie Rubin posted a note for Elaine that says:

Hi Elaine, Great to hear you're doing so well. As for your feelings about your scar, I dunno, maybe it's a girl thing. I'm a guy and I LOVE my scar. Kind ...Read more

Hi Elaine, Great to hear you're doing so well. As for your feelings about your scar, I dunno, maybe it's a girl thing. I'm a guy and I LOVE my scar. Kind of like being proud of a fencing wound. When I look at it, it reminds me not of being "injured," but of the incredible miracle of current heart surgery. I'm so grateful for that and my scar says to me, "Always remember the blessing you were given." Maybe that will help you, maybe it won't. But just thought I'd try. All my best, Artie

Elaine Pharesgot a new guestbook post

2472 days ago

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JoAnn Lenhart posted a note for Elaine that says:

Many prayers today

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2480 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope posted a note for Elaine that says:

Welcome Elaine. Wishing you a successful surgery. I am 6 weeks post op for a mitral valve repair. Had no symptoms, murmur heard by family physician. ...Read more

Welcome Elaine. Wishing you a successful surgery. I am 6 weeks post op for a mitral valve repair. Had no symptoms, murmur heard by family physician. Had surgery as soon as possible. Feel great!

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2480 days ago

Clayton Mcarthur posted a note for Elaine that says:

I think you're smart too move right on with it and get it done have they decided what type of valve they would like to use

Elaine Phares I can choose. I really don't want to go with the mechanical valve since it comes with a lifetime of C ... Read more

Elaine Phares I can choose. I really don't want to go with the mechanical valve since it comes with a lifetime of Coumadin, checking blood every two weeks, and the chances of clotting are much higher. That is what happened to my dad. I have read up on the types of tissue valves and will probably go with the bovine. I may have to have it replaced again in about 15-20 years, but by then, I am thinking they would do the groin replacement. Surgeon did say if he can't get a great valve fit that he will have to put in the mechanical, but that would be last choice.

Clayton Mcarthur My thoughts exactly I had the bovine valve and with any luck 12 to 18 years and then a valve in valve ... Read more

Clayton Mcarthur My thoughts exactly I had the bovine valve and with any luck 12 to 18 years and then a valve in valve replacement if necessary

Gina Fiorentino Hi Elaine, I just wanted to reach out and say hello. I am new to this site as well, and adjusting to ... Read more

Gina Fiorentino Hi Elaine, I just wanted to reach out and say hello. I am new to this site as well, and adjusting to the news of needing to have my mitral valve repaired in the near future.

Elaine Phares Hi Gina. It is an adjustment, isn't it? For me living in a fool's paradise of thinking 2018 was going ... Read more

Elaine Phares Hi Gina. It is an adjustment, isn't it? For me living in a fool's paradise of thinking 2018 was going to be amazing, healthy year...then, wham! However, we are lucky to live in this time. 60 years ago, I would not be so lucky.