Sharon's Guestbook

Sharon, your story sounds so similar to mine!  My initial surgery was repair mitral valve and replace ruptured chordae, repair tricuspid valve, and close a hole in my heart.  At about 5 months the atrial flutter and fibrillation started - bad.  While doing an ablation for the afib they discovered I also have severe mitral regurgitation again.  Since my hospital doesn't do the re-repair, they just recommended the replacement.  I'm on my own in searching for a re-repair, and can't find much other than HeartValveSurgery.com.  How was your experience at Mount Sinai in NYC?  I've considered going there for another opinion - according to this web page they are among the best.  One of my concerns is the re-repair failing.  With an artificial valve, I could do a valve-in-valve if it fails down the line.  Did you consider that?

Had my TAVR nov 15th. Some BP issues, ejection fraction went down a bit with some abnormal filling . Getting another echo to see if it improves in next couple of months. They say this happens from all the mucking up to quote my cardiologist lol. Glad you’re turning corners. The walking always helps and the fact your hiking is a great sign.  

Funny, I went back and looked at the year book. We did know each other and you wrote me a nice note. Your writing covered up your photo, but you kind of reminded me of Leslie.  Wish you the best of luck. I know this is the fatiguing part then at 6 weeks you feel much better.  Wish you a speedy recovery.

Glad to hear your surgery went well.  Wish you continued and rapid improvement. . I remember Leslie, I believe we were in the same class. Sad to hear and sorry for your loss. I. Trying to remember you, the only Sharon I remember was Sharon Becker, she was a year younger then me. Was your surgery open heart or robotic. How has the recovery been?

Sharon.   Was a pleasure meeting you today.    You’re looking good and hopefully you get discharged soon.    They decided not to discharge me to try and some more water out of me.