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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 3, 2015

Member Since: September 3, 2015

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Elizabeth Ott got a guestbook from Lisa Hunley

8 years ago (November 4, 2017)

I'm not sure if you will see this, but I would like to know how you are doing now. I also would like to ask some questions. Thank you.

Elizabeth Ott got a guestbook from Steve Farthing

9 years ago (February 1, 2017)

Hi Elizabeth: Hope you are doing extremely well. I am meeting with Dr. Miller tomorrow. How would you rate your experience under his care? Any comments appreciated. Thanks, Steve

Elizabeth Ott

9 years ago (February 22, 2017)

Dr. Miller is incredible! Very smart and compassionate! I am feeling great despite a few complications in my recovery. Sorry this is reaching you so late. I haven't been on this site in over a month! Good luck to you is you are needing surgery.

Steve Farthing

9 years ago (February 22, 2017)

Thanks for the update. Glad you are feeling great. That is the best news. I've consulted with Dr. Miller and was very impressed. Will make a decision on who to go with soon. Thanks Again!

Elizabeth Ott

9 years ago (February 22, 2017)

The cardic team on the floor at St. Joe's are incredible as well. I can't tell you how much better I feel incredible with my new valve! I am doing cardiac rehab at SCL Lutherine(closer to home) . I am jogging, cycling and weight lifting starting at 6 weeks! I... Read more.

Elizabeth Ott

9 years ago (February 22, 2017)

Oh, and BTW, I haven't had a migraine headache since surgery. This was a chief complaint and symptom of the failed repair, Weird but significant!

Steve Farthing

9 years ago (February 22, 2017)

Wow. That is amazing. So you will be back riding the bike trails soon! Glad to hear the headaches are gone. Maybe I will get fewer after the fix. At my consult, Heather Austin was introduced as Miller's surgery assistant and she did 1 hour of the consult.

Elizabeth Ott got a guestbook from KEVIN RYAN

9 years ago (December 13, 2016)

Elizabeth: disregard my previous post. I see now that you had mitral valve surgery not aortic valve. Ooops, sorry. Best wishes still apply, though! :-)

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