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187 days ago

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Gianni Barletta posted a note for Lee that says:

Hi Lee, how do you feel 3 years since your surgery?

I am 50yo ,my surgery was 21 july, mini invasive mitral repair with ring and two neochord

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187 days ago

Gianni Barletta posted a note for Lee that says:

Hi Lee, how do you feel 3 years since your surgery?

I am 50yo ,my surgery was 21 july, mini invasive mitral repair with ring and two neochord

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

1971 days ago

Dick Tilton posted a note for Lee that says:

The best in your recovery Sounded pretty smooth

Lee Wright Thanks, it has been, so thankful!!!

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

1975 days ago

Tom. From Sou Cal posted a note for Lee that says:

Echo. I had a Echo in the Hospital after my operation that is now my new base. Again make a list of questions I put mine on my phone. My recovery has been ...Read more

Echo. I had a Echo in the Hospital after my operation that is now my new base. Again make a list of questions I put mine on my phone. My recovery has been smooth Good Luck

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

1975 days ago

Tom. . Surgery date 8/19/20. posted a note for Lee that says:

In my case my sutures were removed and they checked my weight, appetite, chest healing progress, sleep history, blood pressure, and your overall attitude. Make ...Read more

In my case my sutures were removed and they checked my weight, appetite, chest healing progress, sleep history, blood pressure, and your overall attitude. Make a list of questions to ask.

Lee Wright Thanks, good to know...I guess first echo is at Cardioligist...I really would like to have it sooner, ... Read more

Lee Wright Thanks, good to know...I guess first echo is at Cardioligist...I really would like to have it sooner, just want to hear, “it’s working perfectly .” :)

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1988 days ago

Laurie Quinn posted a note for Lee that says:

thinking of you this morning. All the best! Praying you breeze right through, and you're home before you know it!

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

1989 days ago

Nancy W posted a note for Lee that says:

Thinking of you tomorrow. Best of wishes❤️

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

1989 days ago

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Jackie Lehman posted a note for Lee that says:

Best wishes Lee. Praying for you. I had my surgery 8/24 and am doing well. Hope the same for you!!

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

1989 days ago

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Susan Lynn posted a note for Lee that says:

Lee - Tomorrow is the big day and you're ready! Looking forward to you post-op thumbs up!

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1990 days ago

Laurie Quinn posted a note for Lee that says:

Hi, so glad to hear that I'll know right away about surgery. I know your day is close, all the best, praying for you for great outcome! Take it easy! ...Read more

Hi, so glad to hear that I'll know right away about surgery. I know your day is close, all the best, praying for you for great outcome! Take it easy! You'll do great!

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

1992 days ago

Darrin Vohs posted a note for Lee that says:

Hi Lee, my very best wishes for your surgery on Tuesday. I am looking forward to hearing about your successful repair and recovery.

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1993 days ago

Laurie Quinn posted a note for Lee that says:

Hello Lee, I can relate. I'm 64, have known I had MVP since my 30s but it never caused any problem other than occasional palpitations. I had an episode of ...Read more

Hello Lee, I can relate. I'm 64, have known I had MVP since my 30s but it never caused any problem other than occasional palpitations. I had an episode of PVC in 2018 and began having echos annually, and my valve has worsened. So, I will have my TEE on September 28th, and cardiologist feels Ill definitely need a repair. I was shocked! I totally get the taking care bit to be exposed to Covid. I am seeing very limited family members but still! Best of luck and I'll be keeping track to see how you do. Best of luck!!! Take care! Laurie Quinn St. Louis

Lee Wright Hi Laurie, good luck with the TEE, you will know right after if they recommend repair so it is nice y ... Read more

Lee Wright Hi Laurie, good luck with the TEE, you will know right after if they recommend repair so it is nice you don't have to wait for results. I found the procedure easy and no issues afterwards.

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

2005 days ago

Lorraine Mobley posted a note for Lee that says:

Hi Lee! Looking forward to speaking to you in person today! I reviewed your entries so I have some background on your case.

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

2010 days ago

Jared Takeshita posted a note for Lee that says:

Hey, Lee. I’m glad that my journal is helping you. The journals that I have read and other people sharing their experiences was invaluable to me. I wanted ...Read more

Hey, Lee. I’m glad that my journal is helping you. The journals that I have read and other people sharing their experiences was invaluable to me. I wanted to pay it forward with my experience. They physical part isn’t bad. It’s the psychological and mental side that are tough. Yesterday, I was feeling like I would get discharged in a day or two. Now that I have this AV block, I’m thinking that my heart is failing and that they screwed up the surgery. It’s back to the same unknowing that I had when I was first diagnosed. Just have faith in the professionals that will be looking after you.

Lee Wright I will keep you in my thoughts for the AV to get back to normal, seems like others say that it quite ... Read more

Lee Wright I will keep you in my thoughts for the AV to get back to normal, seems like others say that it quite common but I can imagine it is pretty scary. The ups and downs of this process are so hard, like your own personal roller coaster. One day at a time!!!

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2014 days ago

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Steve Jovanovic posted a note for Lee that says:

Hi Lee, I just went through this same procedure where Dr Balkhy was able to repair my mitral valve. I was so glad this was an option because I was on the ...Read more

Hi Lee, I just went through this same procedure where Dr Balkhy was able to repair my mitral valve. I was so glad this was an option because I was on the fence in picking the artificial or pigs valve. I was leaning towards the artificial valve because of my age. I guess the only negative is I would have been on coumadin the rest of my life. I was up and walking the day after my surgery. I was also discharged later that day. I was walking around my block 5 days later. Then at 10 days I was on the treadmill walking 1.5 miles a day. Today has been 6 weeks since my surgery and I walk on the treadmill every day for 45 minutes at 3.8 mph. I am also officiating high school football games for the IHSAA. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Good luck to you.

Lee Wright Did you have the minimally invasive method? That is what I was anticipating but my surgeon says he w ... Read more

Lee Wright Did you have the minimally invasive method? That is what I was anticipating but my surgeon says he wants to do the full thoractomy. I am now having doubts about whether I should go with him or go with one of the surgeons who are less well known who said they could do the minimally invasive approach.

Lee Wright Did you have the minimally invasive method? That is what I was anticipating but my surgeon says he w ... Read more

Steve Jovanovic I did have minimally invasive. Is there a reason he gave you on why he wants to do the thoractomy? ... Read more

Steve Jovanovic I did have minimally invasive. Is there a reason he gave you on why he wants to do the thoractomy? My RCA is totally blocked (my stents have closed) and my doctor still did the less invasive. Of course, I am not having symptoms of my stents being closed thankfully. Dr Balkhy said if he had to open me up he would have done a bypass as well.

Lee Wright I decided to switch to a surgeon who will do the minimally invasive approach. I am so happy to hear ... Read more

Lee Wright I decided to switch to a surgeon who will do the minimally invasive approach. I am so happy to hear how fast your recovery has been. I hope mine goes as well!!!

Lee Wright I decided to switch to a surgeon who will do the minimally invasive approach. I am so happy to hear ... Read more

Lee Wright I decided to switch to a surgeon who will do the minimally invasive approach. I am so happy to hear how fast your recovery has been. I hope mine goes as well!!!

Steve Jovanovic Good to hear that. I am so thankful I did it this way and I am happy for you that you will be able t ... Read more

Steve Jovanovic Good to hear that. I am so thankful I did it this way and I am happy for you that you will be able to. Please keep me posted and if you have any questions or concerns let me know.

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2015 days ago

GARY STANKO posted a note for Lee that says:

I was shocked in 2017 when I was told I had severe mitral regurgitation. I was at a loss of what to do about it so I dove into the internet. The percentages ...Read more

I was shocked in 2017 when I was told I had severe mitral regurgitation. I was at a loss of what to do about it so I dove into the internet. The percentages were unbelieveable. I thought going to a major hospital would be best and my local cardiologist recommended Sammi Said at Mayo Rochester. The worst part was the waiting for the surgery. I even did a family vacation that had been planned for some time before my heart issue. Not that I enjoyed the vacation but the surgery went great. Dr Said was able to repair the valve. Minimum issues developed post op. Only took one pain pill after discharge. Recovery was slow but I was retired so I didn't really care how long it took. My yearly exams have been great. I have no restrictions. Still trying to bike 20 miles though. You've picked a great surgeon with a lot of experience. One day you'll wonder if this really happened.

Adam Pick Gary, Great to hear Dr. Said helped you. And, it sounds like you are doing great. Go get that 20 mi ... Read more

Adam Pick Gary, Great to hear Dr. Said helped you. And, it sounds like you are doing great. Go get that 20 miler! :)

Lee Wright Gary did you have the minimally invasive method? Now my surgeon said he wants to do the full thoract ... Read more

Lee Wright Gary did you have the minimally invasive method? Now my surgeon said he wants to do the full thoractomy, feels it provides better results for repair. And he is also not sure if he will be able to repair mine so I might end up with a tissue repair.

Lee Wright Gary did you have the minimally invasive method? Now my surgeon said he wants to do the full thoract ... Read more

Lee Wrightgot a new guestbook post

2015 days ago

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heather sean posted a note for Lee that says:

I need the same surgery as you do so let us know what procedure is to be used. I thought about having this doctor do it but, not sure yet what procedure has ...Read more

I need the same surgery as you do so let us know what procedure is to be used. I thought about having this doctor do it but, not sure yet what procedure has to be used. When they go through the ribs on the right side the recovery is much faster but, just as painful. I know someone who had it done this way. She came out of it with no other problems and recovered very fast. You should recover just wonderful at that hospital let us all know.

Susan Lynn I had the mini-thoracotomy that Heather mentioned for my mitral valve repair. During that procedure, ... Read more

Susan Lynn I had the mini-thoracotomy that Heather mentioned for my mitral valve repair. During that procedure, your nerves near your rib cage are frozen by the surgeon. My procedure was nearly painless and my surgeon hid the small three inch incision in my right breast crease. I highly recommend this entry. Good luck with your research! ❤

Lee Wright Thanks so much!!! The surgeon I went with now says I need the full thoractomy, that is his preferred ... Read more

Lee Wright Thanks so much!!! The surgeon I went with now says I need the full thoractomy, that is his preferred approach, more visibility. I just don't know if that is what I want, having second thoughts about using him.

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