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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: November 5, 2022

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Robert Miller got a guestbook from Richard Munson

1 week ago (June 3, 2026)

Very funny dog bed/ couch story. Shadow is only allowed on the bed if we are on it or not on it. We have clamped down on his bed time hours, however. Between the hours of 12 a.m and 12 p.m. are ok. Any other time , no.

Robert Miller

It's interesting how dogs actually learn and know what they can do when. And they push boundaries just like little kids. My wife says I should make him my support animal so we can take him on flights...

Richard Munson

You're right. Our trainer says its all about who is in charge and they will test that from time to time. In some ways tougher than kids.

Robert Miller got a guestbook from Mike Morabito

1 month ago (April 28, 2026)

Thank you Robert I did hear that there may be some remodeling after maze and shrinking dof the atrium. Although mine is just slightly enlarged. I believe it is the best procedure for the best outcome in my situation. You input was very valuable. Good luck with your recovery.

Robert Miller

My chamber was VERY enlarged and the result of the surgery made it a lot smaller. So I guess a pretty successful surgery. But the cords became too long resulting in severe leakage again and requiring another OHS. I don't know how the "God of OHS" couldn't foresee that but... Read more.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

I agree with Robert's comments on maze vs ablation procedure.

Robert Miller got a guestbook from Markos Barrios

1 month ago (April 18, 2026)

Hi Robert, when you told that your surgeon was the "God" of mitral valve repair you refer to your actual surgeon, the one in your heart valve story?

Robert Miller

Yes, the "god of valve repair" did my first surgery. I didn't mention his name in my story. My second surgery was done by Dr. Castro. Both worked at the same hospital before. Dr. Castro is absolutely outstanding. My mother did some research and found Dr. Castro which is how... Read more.

Markos Barrios

I have observed the doctors and they all see this issues surgery in a pragmatic way, as easy experiences, I think its because they are not the ones who's chest is being cut. When I was 18 years old I was stabbed in a fight, in the hospital the ER... Read more.

Robert Miller

That's quite a story. And I thought I was a rushed to plan OHS within a week or so. You had no time to make a decision. But at the end, you just do what needs to be done. No point in dwelling in the past except from learning from... Read more.

J Alexander Lassally

@Markos - Yes, you capture an important point. Cardiac surgeons and many cardiologists tend to minimize the drastic impacts of these surgeries. I suppose it is "job security" to recruit patients and under mention the side effects and personal impacts. On the flip side, a great surgical team will be... Read more.

Robert Miller

I am not sure it's "job security". Unless you are an urgent case, you won't get an appointment for several months. So it's not that they rely on your surgery to pay the bills. But there are two issues to consider. 1) They won't tell you about minimal invasive surgery... Read more.

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