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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 17, 2019

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Dianne A got a guestbook from Paul Pierce

7 years ago (April 9, 2019)

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

7 years ago (April 9, 2019)

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

7 years ago (April 9, 2019)

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

7 years ago (April 9, 2019)

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.

Dianne A got a guestbook from Michael Andreas

7 years ago (March 19, 2019)

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... Read more.

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Dianne A got a guestbook from Patricia

7 years ago (March 18, 2019)

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... Read more.

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Mike Roskowinski

7 years ago (March 18, 2019)

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

7 years ago (March 18, 2019)

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... Read more.

Leslie Terjesen

7 years ago (March 19, 2019)

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... Read more.

Fay Kozas

7 years ago (March 19, 2019)

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

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