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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 24, 2017

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Danielle Smith got a guestbook from Leslie Bakos

8 years ago (November 18, 2017)

Hi Danielle...Interesting story...I hate that you have a spine disorder. I do as well and it seems to be getting worse. I also may have cancer... I am living in Hungary but I am from the US. It would be great to hear about your spinal issues...I am so impressed... Read more.

Danielle Smith

8 years ago (November 21, 2017)

Hi Leslie, my spine issues are linked to Marfan syndrome. Scoliosis is very common symptom in Marfan sufferers. My spinal surgery was 21 years ago - it wasn't fun at the time and the recovery was long but it was well worth having. I've have had very few complications since.... Read more.

Danielle Smith got a guestbook from Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (October 29, 2017)

Good luck, Danielle. Hope your surgery does not get cancelled as it is very stressful to prepare to have surgery and then not have it. Best wishes, Bonnie

Danielle Smith

8 years ago (October 30, 2017)

Thanks Bonnie. So far no cancellation call so looks like it's a go for tomorrow. Will post more when I can x

Danielle Smith got a guestbook from Adam Pick

8 years ago (October 24, 2017)

Hi Danielle, Welcome to our community! I hope the educational info and wonderful people here will help you! Adam (patient & website founder guy)

Adam Pick

8 years ago (October 24, 2017)

Quick follow-up Danielle! I just saw that Dr. Wells is your surgeon. I was very fortunate to meet him a few years ago and film a video that he was in. Great guy. Here's the video if you would like to check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfczxQQQRRs&t=41s

2015 AATS Mitral Conclave: Live Insights & More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfczxQQQRRs

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Get inside access to the 2015 AATS Mitral Conclave as 15 leading heart surgeons and cardiologists discuss the unique be...

Danielle Smith

8 years ago (October 25, 2017)

Thanks Adam for the welcome and video referral. Mr Wells was lovely when I met him a few months ago - quietly confident - which was very reassuring when faced with surgery

Adam Pick

8 years ago (October 25, 2017)

Great Danielle! You are in good hands with Dr. Wells!

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