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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 17, 2026

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4 months ago (May 15, 2026)

Lori, How are you doing? I have not been on the site for a few weeks. I am six weeks out from surgery now. I am doing ok. I am not very patient and am ready to be back to 100%. I will be going back to work Monday. Once... Read more.

Lori Higuera

2 months ago (July 1, 2026)

Hi Mathew, I was just checking how you are doing?

Matthew Boyer

3 weeks ago (September 3, 2026)

Sorry, I have not been on the site for a while. I guess that is a good thing since I have been busy. I am back to work full time. I went back at around 7 weeks. I was still having the occasional murmur when my heart rate was above... Read more.

Lori Higuera

3 weeks ago (September 3, 2026)

Hi Matthew, we'll i am so glad you are doing ok I was a little worried since you haven't posted. I know it will take time to get back completely normal. l Im having my surgery with Dr. Chikwe next month on the 22nd.

Lori Higuera

3 weeks ago (September 3, 2026)

I have so many questions .

Matthew Boyer

1 week ago (September 15, 2026)

Feel free to ask. I will try and answer them if I can.

Lori Higuera

1 week ago (September 15, 2026)

Ok, here they are Did you like Dr. Chikwe and her team. how long were you in surgery. are you on any medicine and was it hard for you to travel after. I am 2 hours away from Cedars. I hope you are doing great!!!!

Matthew Boyer

1 week ago (September 17, 2026)

I really like Dr Chikwe and her team. The nurses in the hospital and ICU were probably my favorite. They were very nice and helpful. I’m think I was in surgery for around two hours. The estimated me in the ICU. I had surgery on a Wednesday and was released... Read more.

Lori Higuera

1 week ago (September 17, 2026)

I would love that!

Matthew Boyer

1 week ago (September 18, 2026)

My number is 417)439-0188. I will be free today after 6 pm MT. I should be available most of the weekend too. If you would text first to make sure I am free, and so I know you are going to call. I usually do not pick up if I... Read more.