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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 24, 2026

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Peter Florance got a guestbook from Lori Williams

5 days 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?

Peter Florance

5 days 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

5 days 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.

Peter Florance got a guestbook from Lori Williams

2 weeks ago (August 3, 2026)

Good luck Peter! You’ve got this!! Rooting for you! My Mitral Valve Repair is on 10/12/26.☺️

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Peter Florance got a guestbook from Adam Pick

2 weeks ago (August 3, 2026)

Peter, Wishing you healthy, heart-pumping thoughts for your mitral valve surgery tomorrow! You got this! You know who else got this? Your surgeon, Dr. Vinay Badhwar! I've been fortunate to know and work with Dr. Badhwar for over 10 years. He is a heart valve guru. Great job finding him!... Read more.

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Peter Florance

2 weeks ago (August 3, 2026)

Thanks Adam. Everyone has been great during pre-op today. This place is big, clean, and very modern. The Varsity Club has pretty good sandwiches (when I was allowed solid food). Will post when I can.

Adam Pick

2 weeks ago (August 3, 2026)

Peter, Great to hear the pre-op is going well. Yes, I've been fortunate to visit Dr. Badhwar at WVU Heart and Vascular in Morgantown. That cardiac center is beautiful. 😀

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