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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: May 31, 2015

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Petey Bello got a guestbook from Kate Watson

1 year ago (June 23, 2025)

Hi Petey, it's so nice to hear from you after all this time! Though it's not for the best reasons :( I remember you well from our "class of 2015/2016." Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Dr W. He studied under my first surgeon in PA at Upenn... Read more.

Petey Bello

Hi Kate, I'm sorry he was so cold and rude to you. It is uncalled for, especially in his field. We are stressed enough having to deal with OHS and all the unknown to begin with. He could have been more sympathetic to your situation. I didn't have that experience... Read more.

Kate Watson

Thanks, it was pretty brutal on me. I'm sensitive yes, but it was over the top. Maybe he didn't want to take on my case, I really don't know. I found another local surgeon who was really kind and caring and has tons of experience with complicated cases like mine.... Read more.

Petey Bello

I'm so glad you found Dr. Castro and feel comfortable with him. I read the response on the other page and it's nice someone had a great experience with him. I didn't find Dr. Woo to spend much time either but I thought all surgeons were that way since it... Read more.

Petey Bello got a guestbook from Kate Watson

10 years ago (June 4, 2016)

Hi Petey, I saw your message on my post. Sounds like you are still having a hard time with breathing and coughing. Did your lung infection clear up or are you still being treated for that? I'm supposed to get an xray on Monday if this diuretic doesn't help, which... Read more.

Petey Bello

Hi Kate, I am still having a problem with my cough & breathing but it has gotten much better. My doctor doesn't seem to be worried. He said some of the meds can cause this problem. I won't have another CT scan for a month or so which will show... Read more.

Kate Watson

That is great! Glad to hear things seem to be moving in the right direction. I think the turning point for me started to happen around weeks 6-7, where I started to have bursts of energy and wanting to do regular activities again. The coughing seems to be a common... Read more.

Petey Bello got a guestbook from Kate Watson

10 years ago (May 24, 2016)

Hi Petey, I was thinking of you and wondering how your infection is coming along? I hope you are feeling better after a few days on antibiotics!

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Petey Bello

Hi Kate, I was going to send you a note to see how you were feeling! The past two days I have had more energy so I hope that is a good sign. I still feel as though I am 'water logged' when I breath & I cough more then... Read more.

Kate Watson

I'm glad to hear you have more energy and I think you are right that it must be a good sign! I hope each day finds you stronger, and once you get past this infection, it is smooth sailing for you. Are they going to do another ct scan to... Read more.

Petey Bello

You sure have been through a lot. I hope it gets easier for you! It can be frustrating wanting to get back to a normal life. Then when doing to much, it sure puts recovery back into perspective. Yes, they will do another CT scan, not sure when. I go... Read more.

Kate Watson

Oh you were on amiodorone too? How long were you on it, just during the hospitalization? I know that drug can cause lung issues and lots of other problems, which is why I was eager to get off it. I was luckily only on it a few weeks and hope... Read more.

Lori Phillips

Thank you Petey! I see you already had surgery. How are you doing?

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