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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 24, 2026

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Peter Florance got a guestbook from Lori Williams

1 month ago (September 5, 2026)

So encouraged by your recovery Peter! I’m so glad you are doing so well! My surgery is on 10/12, so it is quickly approaching. Nervous of course, but want to put it behind me. I am an OR nurse, so won’t be going back to work as quickly as you... Read more.

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Peter Florance

1 month ago (September 6, 2026)

I hope yours goes as well as mine. I believe you're asymptomatic and that's a good place to be.

Lori Williams

1 month ago (September 6, 2026)

Thank you Peter! Yes, completely blindsided by the diagnosis. But in hindsight, grateful it was found before I have heart damage.

Peter Florance got a guestbook from Lori Williams

2 months ago (August 14, 2026)

Wow! Peter, so glad you are doing so well! My minimally invasive Mitral Valve Repair is scheduled for 10/12/26. Yes, I am anxious! What has been the hardest part so far for you?

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Peter Florance

2 months ago (August 14, 2026)

Hi Lori, pain and fatigue on day 2 was the worst when the nerve block wore off. After that I got better pretty quickly. Day 2 they woke me up at 530 for X-ray and I immediately got in the chair and waited for breakfast. Walked that day. I think... Read more.

Lori Williams

2 months ago (August 14, 2026)

Thank you Peter! I’m very nervous about the whole thing. Hope I do as well as you! My surgery is scheduled at Stanford Hospital in Northern California. My surgeon is the chief of cardiothoracic surgery there.