I had mitral valve repair in 2014. Now I show leakage again. Dr recommended I have mitral "clip". Has anyone else experienced this?
Susan Lynn Sorry to read this news, Kay. Did you receive any reason your repair failed? I'm an mv patient,... Read more
Susan Lynn Sorry to read this news, Kay. Did you receive any reason your repair failed? I'm an mv patient, too, and I thought the annulplasty ring was a one and done repair.
The MitraClip is a much less invasive procedure, however, I think I'd have a consultation with a surgeon who specializes in re-repairs before making your decision. Please keep us posted!
Yesterday marked the first month past surgery. I am doing so much better than I expected! Wound has healed and scarring is minimal, thanks to my surgeon using ...Read more
Yesterday marked the first month past surgery. I am doing so much better than I expected! Wound has healed and scarring is minimal, thanks to my surgeon using plates instead of wire to "put me back together!" Getting used to my steady heartbeat instead of all the hops, skips and jumps I've had most of my life.
Thanks for all the info on this site. I wasn't nearly as scared because I knew what to expect.
Looking forward to catching up on a lot of life I've been missing!
Adam Pick Congratulations Kay!!! Life must be nice without the hops, skips & jumps!!! Live it up!!!
Kay Pate Thanks, Adam! Yes, I'm getting back to my life. Course my hubby has me very spoiled, bringing my coff ... Read more
Kay Pate Thanks, Adam! Yes, I'm getting back to my life. Course my hubby has me very spoiled, bringing my coffee and ice water every morning ...I'm gonna miss that!
Joan Napier So good to hear that you are doing well Kay! I love to hear these positive outcomes, as you give me h ... Read more
Joan Napier So good to hear that you are doing well Kay! I love to hear these positive outcomes, as you give me hope and reassurance. Continued blessings with your recovery. Joan
I hate the wait. Gives me more time to get nervous and worried. I was ready for 9/10 surgery, but had to postpone. I just dread the pain of recovery, even ...Read more
I hate the wait. Gives me more time to get nervous and worried. I was ready for 9/10 surgery, but had to postpone. I just dread the pain of recovery, even more than the surgery. I have Fibro, and I have had so much pain in my lifetime, I don't want more, even if it's only a few weeks. I'm tired of constant pain. But then, maybe this pain will take my mind off all the other pain...
Try to keep remembering it's in God's hands and His Will will be done. If He didn't think I could handle it, then I wouldn't be having it. So I must be stronger than I think!
Olga Landry Hello Kay. My name is Olga. I understand what your going through. My surgery is on the 8 of Sept. I a ... Read more
Olga Landry Hello Kay. My name is Olga. I understand what your going through. My surgery is on the 8 of Sept. I am also very nerves about the whole thing about surgery and recovery. You are right. It in God hands he nows what we are going through.
I was born with Tetrolgy of fellot. I had open heart surgery when I was 5. But I don't remember it. I am married with no children. I live in Paradise Saskatchewan Canada. Welcome to this site.
I have had so much encouragement and help from the people on this site.
I felt so alone and scared when I found out I was going to have surgery. But finding this site help me a lot.
I hope it helps you as well.
Have a Good Day.
I hope to hear from you.
Take Care.
Olga.
Lillian Mark Hi,
You will find you are not alone having multiple issues and fears. Even though your feelings, th ... Read more
Lillian Mark Hi,
You will find you are not alone having multiple issues and fears. Even though your feelings, thoughts and fears are normal human responses to "all this stuff", I know that doesn't take away everyone's individual reponses.I am glad this site feels helpful to you. I told my psychotherapist that I thought maybe the other issues I deal with daily would take a back seat. I should know better as I was very sick the second half of last year and it didn't work that way. I am tired of being tired. This community is very caring and can take some of the sting out of your experience as a heart patient. 💟
Eleanor R Your comments remind me of a Mother Theresa saying which goes something like: "God would not give me ... Read more
Eleanor R Your comments remind me of a Mother Theresa saying which goes something like: "God would not give me more than I can handle, but I wish he would not trust me so much". I think you will find that you can indeed deal with the surgery and the recovery. I was afraid, too, and hated the wait but it was such a sweet feeling to wake up in the ICU and see my family there. We had agreed that if the breathing tube was still in, I could wave and give a thumbs up, and my daughter would reassure me that the operation was over and I was fine. It went according to plan, and my daughter describes her joy of the thumbs up. With so much "communication" they decided the breathing tube could come out, and all was well. I wish you the very best in the surgery and the recovery. I am in week seven post surgery, and I feel great! Eleanor
Eleanor R Your comments remind me of a Mother Theresa saying which goes something like: "God would not give me ... Read more
Eleanor R Your comments remind me of a Mother Theresa saying which goes something like: "God would not give me more than I can handle, but I wish he would not trust me so much". I think you will find that you can indeed deal with the surgery and the recovery. I was afraid, too, and hated the wait but it was such a sweet feeling to wake up in the ICU and see my family there. We had agreed that if the breathing tube was still in, I could wave and give a thumbs up, and my daughter would reassure me that the operation was over and I was fine. It went according to plan, and my daughter describes her joy of the thumbs up. With so much "communication" they decided the breathing tube could come out, and all was well. I wish you the very best in the surgery and the recovery. I am in week seven post surgery, and I feel great! Eleanor
Virginia (Ginger) French Kay, You are so close. I want to share with you some information that helped me in the last days of ... Read more
Virginia (Ginger) French Kay, You are so close. I want to share with you some information that helped me in the last days of the "Wait". First of all, do what you can to relax and store up some energy, as you will need it later. Some soothing music, time with a great book, relaxing in a hammock or recliner, - these are a few of the things that will help. I asked before it was time for my surgery what people felt like afterwards. By far the majority said it was not as bad as they had anticipated, and the pain was more of an aching instead of sharp zaps of shock-like pain. The other comment that really helped was that many said they had back pain from the way one is positioned on a fairly hard surface throughout the surgery. I was having my surgery out of state because I have complications from a head/brain injury. So one thing I packed was a heating pad. I was so glad I had it. While most medical centers can make them available, it is worth asking. Then we stayed in town for a time before heading home, and that heating pad was tremendous. Many of us will be praying for you for comfort and successful surgery and as little pain as possible. But one of the important things is to catch any negative thoughts that creep in and replace them with something positive. You will do fine. It is amazing what can be done.
One more suggestion, - you have not posted for quite a while. It might be helpful for you to pour out some of your feelings, questions, etc., with a more recent post. It will help this Heart Family stayed tuned and give you encouragement and support if you need it. Again, you will be fine! Ginger
Karen Sievers Kate, just wanted to say hi and wish you well on 9/23. I'm having my surgery two days after you so I ... Read more
Karen Sievers Kate, just wanted to say hi and wish you well on 9/23. I'm having my surgery two days after you so I am guessing we are both having the same nervousness. Wishing you a fast recovery too. Karen S
Joan Napier Sending prayers and positive thoughts as you go through your surgery.
The MitraClip is a much less invasive procedure, however, I think I'd have a consultation with a surgeon who specializes in re-repairs before making your decision. Please keep us posted!