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Sharon Behl posted a note for Melinda that says:

I just read your other post and I totally recommend Dr. David Adams and his team! Mount Sinai's food was terrible for vegetarians but the medical expertise ...Read more

I just read your other post and I totally recommend Dr. David Adams and his team! Mount Sinai's food was terrible for vegetarians but the medical expertise is unimpeachable. Like you, I didn't feel that poorly before the surgery but had signs of cardiac damage due to the mitral regurgitation. The surgery reversed the damage and i never regretted having it done when i did.

Melinda Donahue Sharon you made me burst out crying. I am so happy you answered. God bless you and am so happy you ar ... Read more

Melinda Donahue Sharon you made me burst out crying. I am so happy you answered. God bless you and am so happy you are well. Scared to death. They had a cancellation. Appointment change July 16.

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Richard Munson posted a note for Melinda that says:

When you have your consult write down a list of questions beforehand. Such as repair or replace ( on rare occasions they decide after they get in there so picking ...Read more

When you have your consult write down a list of questions beforehand. Such as repair or replace ( on rare occasions they decide after they get in there so picking a valve just in case is a good idea). Ask about the maze procedure for a fib done during the surgery. As far as recovery times, go with the flow. Every person and surgery is different so predictions are like weather forecasts. Not worth much.

Melinda Donahue Thanks so much I will write these down now.

Richard Munson Yes, important to write them down and bring it with you. Easy to forget once you get in the meeting. ... Read more

Richard Munson Yes, important to write them down and bring it with you. Easy to forget once you get in the meeting. Write big if you wear reading glasses. Pain to take them out. Assume that you had an echo already. Don’t procrastinate. Your valve will not repair itself on its own. But once your valve is repaired the rest of your heart can possibly improve because it is not working overtime to make up for a leaking valve. Mine did after a year went by. You should also discuss the plusses and minusses of minimally invasive vs. the full zipper. Keep in mind hospitals and doctors tend to push what they do. Its a business after all is said and done. In either case its open heart surgery. Once they get inside, its all the same. I am sure others can add more questions to ask. I learned a lot more after my surgery especially on this site. I am considering going back to school for ohs but at 83 i might be rejected. Plus my sat scores are no doubt single digit. I had mine 3 years ago, minimally invasive at mass general in boston.

Melinda Donahue Thanks Richard - my appointment is on August 13 - I know I sound like a big baby but just so petrifie ... Read more

Melinda Donahue Thanks Richard - my appointment is on August 13 - I know I sound like a big baby but just so petrified. I am going though! I am sure it will be scheduled. I fear that it will get worse and compromise my heart. I am certain you would be accepted!!