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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 4, 2018

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Bill H got a guestbook from Klara ÄŒiÄiÄ‡

3 years ago (August 16, 2022)

Hi, Bill! I was wondering how are you doing? Hope everything is good! It would be nice to hear an update from you. 😊 Cheers!

Bill H got a guestbook from Don L

8 years ago (February 3, 2018)

Hi Bill, my surgery with Dr Smith planned for March 21st. I have read you are having a couple challenges, although positive overall. As I think about surgery, I am anticipating hurdles myself, with first one being the hope of surviving it! I know the meds can keep your max... Read more.

Bill H

Hi Don thanks for writing. Wishing you all the best on your surgery on March 21st. Is Dr. Smith booked up until then or did you choose to do it in March in order to give yourself some time to prepare for the surgery and get everything in order at... Read more.

Don L

Hi Bill, 3 cardioligists at Baylor and Dr. Smith gave a 3 month window and felt timing was fine. I apparently have a chord torn that will need to be replaced as well. I wanted to spend school spring break with my two boys prior. I have been getting tired... Read more.

Bill H

Hi Don, sounds good on the timing. Are you getting a ring/band as well, I have one from Medtronic? I assume you are, I think most MVRs include those, but I'm not sure. I also had a ton of chords replaced I think (or added maybe)? I read the operative... Read more.

Bill H

Bill H got a guestbook from Carmel Power

8 years ago (January 15, 2018)

Thanks Bill. One surgeon said I have Barlow's as well. Did you have any symptoms before your operation? Glad you are doing well.

Bill H

Hi Carmel. No I didn't really have any symptoms. I did get winded when playing basketball but I thought everyone does. So I'm not sure if that was a symptom. Looking back on it, I think I noticed / felt my heartbeat a lot more than I do now. Sometimes... Read more.

Carmel Power

Will do and thanks for the information. All the best with your recovery.

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