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Fran Odel posted an update
5 years ago (April 15, 2021)
Hi all. I'm new here. Has anyone had aortic regurgitation leaky valve? Open heart surgery is quite scary to think about.
Cheryl Mann
5 years ago (April 15, 2021)
Fran, I just read your story. Open heart surgery is indeed scary to think about - but you have come to the right place. This is a community of people who all face this same scary monster together and support each other. You can do this.
Fran Odel
5 years ago (April 15, 2021)
Cheryl, I just found your page. I want to wish you the very best for your surgery.

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