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1184 days ago

Janelle Hurst posted a note for Joseph that says:

Hi Joseph! The cause of my mitral regurgitation is different than yours, but I can certainly relate to having a Type A personality, haha. I’m also a nurse ...Read more

Hi Joseph! The cause of my mitral regurgitation is different than yours, but I can certainly relate to having a Type A personality, haha. I’m also a nurse and have anxiety so the combination of all of those things is hard when waiting for a plan to be put in place. I briefly read your posts, but I love the details you include. I am still waiting for my initial surgical consult, but am hoping to also find a surgeon who can do a robotic repair...I am only 41 and I don’t want to be off work forever (though a very long break from nurse stress would be great). Any advice from one Type A to another? Janelle

Joseph Heinzmann Whatever you need. Phone 917-440-2000. Email jheinzmannesq@att.net.

Advice? Feels a little silly gi ... Read more

Joseph Heinzmann Whatever you need. Phone 917-440-2000. Email jheinzmannesq@att.net.

Advice? Feels a little silly given your expertise in health care for me to be giving you advice but I guess the best advice I can give is to accept the pace of recovery. Some days you will feel like you can climb a mountain. Others you will feel like you just need a day off. Take the day off! You really do need to listen to the feedback your body is providing.

Eat well leading up to your surgery. But you already know that.

Judging by your picture you’re not in the northeast but if you would consider Yale in New Haven CT as a potential destination, my surgeon was amazing, and the entire unit was perfect. Not a single average nurse. 100% exceptional.

Janelle Hurst Thank you very much for your response.
There are some pros to being a nurse in this situation in th ... Read more

Janelle Hurst Thank you very much for your response.
There are some pros to being a nurse in this situation in that I am more likely to understand medical terms, tests, etc., but there are cons too. I know things can and do go wrong, either from complications or human error…this knowledge couples really well with my anxiety 🙄. The other downside is that I see/hear of bad things that happen at my very own hospital which makes me less trusting of their care. Still will meet with the surgeons there to hear what they have to say but likely won’t feel comfortable having surgery done there. My current insurance only covers care with them, but will be able to increase for next year to get out of network benefits. I live in FL currently.

Janelle Hurst Your advice to accept the pace of recovery is great advice… I have read many people’s accounts of ... Read more

Janelle Hurst Your advice to accept the pace of recovery is great advice… I have read many people’s accounts of their recovery and it seems incredibly varied and often includes set backs or frustration with progress. Hard to know what to expect for my own recovery, but if I place my focus on taking it day by day and practicing self care above anything else I’m sure that will limit some of the frustration.

Joseph Heinzmanngot a new guestbook post

1222 days ago

Sara Latina posted a note for Joseph that says:

Just read your journal. Thank you so much for sharing in such detail your recovery story. It’s given me so much to think about but most importantly it’s ...Read more

Just read your journal. Thank you so much for sharing in such detail your recovery story. It’s given me so much to think about but most importantly it’s really helped calm some of my fears for my upcoming Ross procedure. Glad things are steadily improving for you. Stay strong!!!

Liz Draeger I tried to be honest. When I had surgery in 2019, there was no one to compare stories with. It wou ... Read more

Liz Draeger I tried to be honest. When I had surgery in 2019, there was no one to compare stories with. It would have helped me greatly!!!

Joseph Heinzmanngot a new guestbook post

1374 days ago

Dylan Kempers posted a note for Joseph that says:

Hi Joseph! Since my MVR surgery is coming up soon I would like to take your offer on chatting with me, so I can ask you some questions about your experience. ...Read more

Hi Joseph! Since my MVR surgery is coming up soon I would like to take your offer on chatting with me, so I can ask you some questions about your experience. If you are still up to it, please let me know so we can exchange phone numbers. Thanks!

Joseph Heinzmann Dylan, I'm happy to talk with you. Also, not worried about giving you my number here as it's easily f ... Read more

Joseph Heinzmann Dylan, I'm happy to talk with you. Also, not worried about giving you my number here as it's easily findable in so many places on the web. Call me at 917-440-2000 at any time. It's my mobile number.

Dylan Kempers Thanks for your prompt response, Joseph! I'll give you a call later today.

Joseph Heinzmanngot a new guestbook post

1393 days ago

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Victoria Baker posted a note for Joseph that says:

Joseph, things take time! You have to go at your own pace. I had my surgery on June 18, 2020 so I am now exactly 9 months post surgery, TODAY! Just be active ...Read more

Joseph, things take time! You have to go at your own pace. I had my surgery on June 18, 2020 so I am now exactly 9 months post surgery, TODAY! Just be active every single day and you will eventually meet goals that you set. I am actually meeting with my cardiac rehab supervisor tomorrow to review some goals. :). Be well! Victoria

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1401 days ago

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Cheryl Mann posted a note for Joseph that says:

I just read more of your story - sounds like you are a few months ahead of me with a similar situation. My surgery is scheduled in April. Thanks for sharing ...Read more

I just read more of your story - sounds like you are a few months ahead of me with a similar situation. My surgery is scheduled in April. Thanks for sharing your story - it is helpful to hear from others on the same path.