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1223 days ago

Paul Pierce posted a note for Dianne that says:

Dianne, I was reading your post. I have to have my Mitral valve repaired either partial sternotomy or full. I was wondering what happened to the lady you ...Read more

Dianne, I was reading your post. I have to have my Mitral valve repaired either partial sternotomy or full. I was wondering what happened to the lady you mentioned that never left the hospital. Was she an Elderly lady? I just cant figure out why she never made it through.

Dianne A Hi Paul, as I understand it, Mitral valve repair is actually low risk, provided there are no major co ... Read more

Dianne A Hi Paul, as I understand it, Mitral valve repair is actually low risk, provided there are no major co-existing health conditions. My friend was elderly, and she had some significant health issues before her aortic valve issue. We all wish it could have been otherwise.

Paul Pierce Thank you for your time. I was upset that when you said she was so happy and friendly I was just thin ... Read more

Paul Pierce Thank you for your time. I was upset that when you said she was so happy and friendly I was just thinking how sad it was and how could that have happened but it does and it did.

Paul Pierce Dianne , Have you herd anything from Lisa? last I heard she was having surgery at Advent Health with ... Read more

Paul Pierce Dianne , Have you herd anything from Lisa? last I heard she was having surgery at Advent Health with Dr Accola on 3/29/19 I hope she is doing well.

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Michael Andreas posted a note for Dianne that says:

My OHS (bovine valve and aneurysm repair) was my first hospital stay, I didn't think about sleeping. I am also a side sleeper but when I rolled on my side while ...Read more

My OHS (bovine valve and aneurysm repair) was my first hospital stay, I didn't think about sleeping. I am also a side sleeper but when I rolled on my side while sleeping, the sound of my heartbeat woke me up. I finally bought an adjustable bed. At about 11 months all is back to normal.

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Patricia posted a note for Dianne that says:

Hi Dianne, Sleeping on our sides seems to be one of the top 5 goals in early recovery. I was so stiff and sore from sleeping on my back. I could hardly stand ...Read more

Hi Dianne, Sleeping on our sides seems to be one of the top 5 goals in early recovery. I was so stiff and sore from sleeping on my back. I could hardly stand it until I asked my doctor about it. Cardiologist said that trying to sleep on our sides before 6 to 8 weeks can put weight on wires used for surgery and permanently bend them into an inverted V shape that could cause lifelong arthritic type pain. This is from one doctor, so check with yours. I had OHS/AVR and I am 5'4, 135lbs - so it was not an issue of size or weight. Keep feeling better each day.

Mike Roskowinski That is good to know. Thanks for the information. I just got a recliner to sleep in since I am a side ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski That is good to know. Thanks for the information. I just got a recliner to sleep in since I am a side sleeper. I guess I will get more use out of this than I expected

Fay Kozas Hi Mike, I agree with Dianne. If you sleep on your side too soon after your surgery, there is a possi ... Read more

Fay Kozas Hi Mike, I agree with Dianne. If you sleep on your side too soon after your surgery, there is a possibility that the sternal wires, holding the bone and
muscles together as healing takes place, will shift. Sleep on your back, and if you can, do so for the 12 weeks that it takes for the sternum to fully heal. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

leslie terjesen That's weird as the nurse in the hospital said I could sleep on my side, not that it worked out. I t ... Read more

leslie terjesen That's weird as the nurse in the hospital said I could sleep on my side, not that it worked out. I think I was home a week so two weeks post op that I could sleep on my side but when I am half asleep try to turn on my back.

Fay Kozas Mike, I apologize. I was referring to Patricia's post that she wrote to Dianne.

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Patricia posted a note for Dianne that says:

Loved your cartoon, Dianne. Dealing with bacterial infection that has caused dementia like symptoms. I felt like I was losing my mind adding this to OHS. Blessed ...Read more

Loved your cartoon, Dianne. Dealing with bacterial infection that has caused dementia like symptoms. I felt like I was losing my mind adding this to OHS. Blessed to have a doc who knew right away what it was. Your drawing is just perfect! Still giggling. Thanks

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Julie M posted a note for Dianne that says:

It's so good to know you're moving right along, Dianne! I have been praying for you since before your surgery, and will continue to pray throughout your recovery. ...Read more

It's so good to know you're moving right along, Dianne! I have been praying for you since before your surgery, and will continue to pray throughout your recovery. Love your "expectations/reality" graphic, haha. I don't have a date yet for my mitral valve repair (most likely replacement, I'm told, but will know more when I meet with the surgeon on March 11th). Like everyone, I feel scared, but it's so encouraging to read about the experiences of others going through it before me. This website is a godsend.

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1266 days ago

Paul Pierce posted a note for Dianne that says:

Hello Dianne, I am going to need Mitral valve repair soon and I am in the Orlando area. I was thinking of going out of state for surgery. But if I could ...Read more

Hello Dianne, I am going to need Mitral valve repair soon and I am in the Orlando area. I was thinking of going out of state for surgery. But if I could find an experienced well practised mitral vale repair surgeon in florida it would be such a relief. How was your experience with dr Accola?

Dianne A It has been wonderful, and Florida hospital cardiac is every bit as good as their reputation

Debbie Kelly I dont have any experience with him but have read a lot of great things. Also, check out Dr. Lamelas, ... Read more

Debbie Kelly I dont have any experience with him but have read a lot of great things. Also, check out Dr. Lamelas, who just returned to Miami. He is a pioneer in minimum invasive surgery. Many people on this site used him, as well. I was scheduled to visit him in Houston, but he moved.

Steve Farthing There is also Dr. Wolfe: https://www.ngpg.org/j-alan-wolfe-md

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Fay Kozas Hi Dianne, if you wouldn't mind traveling all the way to NY, Dr. David Adams, in Mount Sinai Hospital ... Read more

Fay Kozas Hi Dianne, if you wouldn't mind traveling all the way to NY, Dr. David Adams, in Mount Sinai Hospital, is famous worldwide for mitral valve repair. Good luck!

Fay Kozas I apologize. I meant to address you, Paul. Consider a consultation with Dr. David Adams in Mount Sina ... Read more

Fay Kozas I apologize. I meant to address you, Paul. Consider a consultation with Dr. David Adams in Mount Sinai Hospital. Good luck!

Paul Pierce I know he is one of the best I have read about.