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shirleymahoney Born In Tulsa Oklahoma and have a wonderful husband and 2 great children
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    I'm Home

    well guys i made it through my myectomy and i'm home, Thank You for all the kind words to my husband and i during my hospital stay, everything went well my obstruction is gone, my gradient is near 0 my regurgitatation is mild, the surgeon removed a piece about the size of your thumb from my septum width and length, again everyone thank you

    Shirley
    Diagnosed 2003
    Myectomy 2-23-2004
    Husband: Ken
    Son: John diagnosed 2004
    Daughter: Janet (free of HCM)

    Grandchildren: Drew 15,Aaron 13,Karen 9,Connor 9
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    Welcome home!!!! I am so glad it was such a huge success! I hope you recover quickly and are able to enjoy the results very soon!
    Dolly~
    mom to Andrew(HCM) 21 years old
    Diagnosed \'95 age 5
    Myectomy \'96 age 6
    ICD implant \'99 age 9
    First ICD shock (X2) \'04
    ICD replacement surgery \'05 age 15

    *And aunt to 7 year old Kenny who had HCM and suffered sudden death in gym class. (2/20/87 - 4/6/94)

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      Shirley,

      That's wonderful news! I hope you continue to feel better and better as the days go by.

      Elizabeth

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        Great News Shirley, I was beginning to worry a bit . I hope your recovery goes well and you feel stronger everyday. Get lots of rest. Pam
        Dx @ 47 with HOCM & HF:11/00
        Guidant ICD:Mar.01, Recalled/replaced:6/05 w/ Medtronic device
        Lead failure,replaced 12/06.
        SF lead recall:07,extracted leads and new device 2012
        [email protected] Tufts, Boston:10/5/03; age 50. ( [email protected] 240 mmHg ++)
        Paroxysmal A-Fib: 06-07,2010 controlled w/sotalol dosing
        Genetic mutation 4/09, mother(d), brother, son, gene+
        Mother of 3, grandma of 3:Tim,27,Sarah,33w/6 y/o old Sophia, 5 y/o Jack, Laura 34, w/ 5 y/o old Benjamin

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          It's good to hear from you, Shirley. Glad you're doing so well.

          Reenie
          Reenie

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          Husband has HCM.
          3 kids - ages 23, 21, & 19. All presently clear of HCM.

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            Shirley, Glad to hear from you. Hope you continue to improve daily. Linda

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              Shirley,

              Keep the smile going and know you will be feeling better each day, and don't sweat the days that don't seem so hot.

              Ralph

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                Shirley,
                So happy you're feeling better.....take it easy...take care

                Cynthia
                \"It is not length of life, but depth of life.\"

                Ralph Waldo Emerson

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                  Shirley!

                  Welcome home... glad to hear that everything is going well

                  Jim
                  "Some days you're the dog... some days you're the hydrant."

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                    My goodness Shirley, you sure have a whole tribe of people pulling for you and wishing you well. It must be nice to be so well thought of. Heal and be well.
                    Your buddy,
                    Burt

                    PS - Did I ever tell you the one about the house call doctor and the farmer’s daughter? No? Well maybe it's because a house call doctor is a mythical character.

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                      Welcome home, and try not to over do. Take care of yourself.
                      Midge

                      Diagnosed in 1977, Myectomy in 1981 @ Mayo Rochester
                      ICD&Pacemaker 1996
                      Heart transplant March 19, 2004 @ Mayo Rochester
                      Mom of Kaye.

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