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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 23, 2020

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Ron Gifford got a guestbook from Adam Pick
5 years ago (September 25, 2020)
Ron, Today is your day! You got this! From one Michigan Man to another! Go Blue! If you need anything, please let me know! I'm here to help!
5 years ago (September 25, 2020)
Ron, hope you're doing well. I'm from Michigan too. Was going to do the surgery in Orlando, but while up here I sought a second opinion from Steven Bolling at U of M Hospital. He told me I needed surgery last year...so needless to say we're in Michigan until after... Read more.
Ron Gifford got a guestbook from Darrin Vohs
5 years ago (September 24, 2020)
Best wishes Ron. It looks like you are going into OHS in pretty good shape. That can make a big difference in recovery.
5 years ago (September 25, 2020)
Yes... Thanks Darrin. Thoughts going out to Ron!!!!
Ron Gifford got a guestbook from Thomas Brusstar
5 years ago (September 24, 2020)
Welcome, Ron! I also had a flail P2 leaflet on my mitral valve. I had a little open heart surgery in 2018 in Chicago at age 54, and I've done great. You will, too. I'm glad you decided to get right on it. Your heart has been covering up the... Read more.
5 years ago (September 24, 2020)
Thanks, Thomas -- great to hear your success story. BTW, I'm a recovering lawyer -- Georgetown Law Center '85. Appreciate your note!

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