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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 21, 2022

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Kevin Stevenson got a guestbook from Svetlomir Ivanov

2 years ago (October 11, 2023)

Hey, Kevin, how do you feel now?

Kevin Stevenson

With the exception of the little scars on my right side that are a little tender, I feel fantastic. I was relatively asymptomatic before so for me that is a very good comparison.

Svetlomir Ivanov

Thank you for the info. I decided to write to you, because I am 1 month post surgery for mitral regurgitation with right side (minimal invasive ) > i.e. mitral valve repair. I am 50 y.o. Could please tell me in more details how was your recovery.... When did you... Read more.

Kevin Stevenson

I remember those days of getting dizzy walking stairs. That did not last long. My job was sedentary so my recovery might have been slower than most. But within 2 months my hiking stamina seemed fine. I even took a 4 day solo motorcycle trip 3 months after surgery. Lots... Read more.

Svetlomir Ivanov

It sound OK. Do you feel any restrictions now? For example, are you able to run/jog, to lift weigths? I.e. all the things, before MR to become serious enough?

Kevin Stevenson

I am one year and 3 months from surgery. I have had no problems for a long time.

Svetlomir Ivanov

Ok, this is perfect

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