Hi Michelle,
My name is Michelle as well and I am facing surgery to correct severe mitral valve prolapse/regurgitation and just found out last week that I will ...Read more
Hi Michelle,
My name is Michelle as well and I am facing surgery to correct severe mitral valve prolapse/regurgitation and just found out last week that I will probably have to have a replacement because I have bi-leaflet prolapse. Did you have the same problem? I am just curious as I was told it is very uncommon to have bi-leaflet prolapse and that it would be difficult to repair. So glad to read that your surgery went well.
Thank you,
Michelle Wanke
Michelle Bellomo Hi Michelle. Sorry you have to join us. Its an emotional ride. I was told I had severe mvr snd prolap ... Read more
Michelle Bellomo Hi Michelle. Sorry you have to join us. Its an emotional ride. I was told I had severe mvr snd prolapse of anterior leaflets. More complicated. I chose to go to CCF. They do these surgeries everyday. Glad I did.
Once I got to CCF, they did every test. Then thought i may have autoimmune disease causing thickening but didnt want to call it prolapse. So by the 2nd day, I am being told I may need replacement. I chose tissue, btw. Ans if he needed to replace, we would have to do a ministernotomy, nit the robotic. I just tried to roll with it. My surgeon made me feel comfortable. So he went in, saw the chordae were short and couldnt close the valve. He lengthened them, put a small annuloplasty ring in and done. I prob wont need to ever have another repair. I hope.
If you have other questions, my email address is
girl4nyyankees@yahoo.com
Hi Michelle-My name is Joan and I am just starting the process of trying to find a surgeon, etc for severe mitral regurg (anterior leaflet). Of course I am ...Read more
Hi Michelle-My name is Joan and I am just starting the process of trying to find a surgeon, etc for severe mitral regurg (anterior leaflet). Of course I am scared, anxious about the surgery and hope it can be repaired vs replaced. I am so happy for your progress! You are in my thoughts and prayers :)
Michelle Bellomo Thanks Joan. Please, if you have any other questions, email me. Its a lot to digest. You just have to ... Read more
Michelle Bellomo Thanks Joan. Please, if you have any other questions, email me. Its a lot to digest. You just have to go into it knowing you have to do this, you will get through it. Its daunting at times. I freaked when I was first told. Im an RN which prob made it worse. But here I am. This blog helped so much, more than anything really.
Email is girl4nyyankees@yahoo.com
Good luck!!
Michelle bellomo
Hi Michelle,
So happy to hear that all went well. Will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers for your strength and recovery. We know you will ...Read more
Hi Michelle,
So happy to hear that all went well. Will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers for your strength and recovery. We know you will do amazing!
Steve and Aida
Michelle Bellomo Thanks to both of you. Sounds like Steve is progressing. Everday will be different. Even hourly. Just ... Read more
Michelle Bellomo Thanks to both of you. Sounds like Steve is progressing. Everday will be different. Even hourly. Just stay positive. He will be walking better everyday and the pain gets better with activity.
Praying for you both!!!
Michelle Bellomo
Just found this website it is 2AM and I am so very grateful to be able to read some stories. Our son was diagnosed with a proximal aortic aneurysm this past ...Read more
Just found this website it is 2AM and I am so very grateful to be able to read some stories. Our son was diagnosed with a proximal aortic aneurysm this past Dec.he is a healthy 34yr old father/husband. I am an RN and have worked in surgery and on the floor and am having alot of difficulty absorbing the news.....finally finding some personal stories is helpful. I will follow your progress and keep you in my prayers.
Yeah Michelle.......you are on the other side! The waiting is now over and you just need to heal. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery......
Godbless,
Deb ...Read more
Yeah Michelle.......you are on the other side! The waiting is now over and you just need to heal. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery......
Godbless,
Deb Z
Excellent news Tim and Michelle. So happy to hear Dr. Gillinov could repair the valve and that it is working well. If you read this before being moved out of ...Read more
Excellent news Tim and Michelle. So happy to hear Dr. Gillinov could repair the valve and that it is working well. If you read this before being moved out of ICU, feel free to request a room facing downtown. The views are so nice.
Will say a prayer that you have a smooth, quick and painless recovery these next 4 to 5 days.
-Thomas H.
I\'ll be thinking of you tomorrow. You can do this! Remember to keep those ice chips close by and take those deep breaths. The spirometer needs to become ...Read more
I\'ll be thinking of you tomorrow. You can do this! Remember to keep those ice chips close by and take those deep breaths. The spirometer needs to become your best friend for a while, use it often!!! I will be watching for your updates!
Holly P
I am from: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Once I got to CCF, they did every test. Then thought i may have autoimmune disease causing thickening but didnt want to call it prolapse. So by the 2nd day, I am being told I may need replacement. I chose tissue, btw. Ans if he needed to replace, we would have to do a ministernotomy, nit the robotic. I just tried to roll with it. My surgeon made me feel comfortable. So he went in, saw the chordae were short and couldnt close the valve. He lengthened them, put a small annuloplasty ring in and done. I prob wont need to ever have another repair. I hope.
If you have other questions, my email address is
girl4nyyankees@yahoo.com
Knowledge is power!!
Michelle Bellomo