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I have been following you on here since before your surgery (I too have mitral regurgitation, surgery on Tuesday!) and this post is amazing. You definitely give hope to those of us still on the waiting side of things! I have to say, as a patient awaiting surgery, all we (or I, at least - I won’t speak for others) want is to follow a success story like yours! It helps tremendously. Congrats on your wedding anniversary! And kayaking! And school!!

Skipper, Hang in there.. You'll be recovered before you know it.. I had mitral vale repair due to severe leakage just like you. I had no symptoms but it needed repair before any heart muscle could be damaged. This August it has been 6 years since my surgery and I have not missed a beat and am fully capable to do any physical activity I would like.. See my video on Adams website here... Mitral Valve Repair Good Outcomes.. Jim Kelly & Dr. Patrick Mc Carthy.. Be Strong!

I hope all went well with the surgery. I am at the "watchful waiting" on my Mitral valve situation. I am hoping if and when I need it I can get a more minamally invasive procedure. Prayers for a quick recovery!

Prayed for you Skipper. I had mitral valve repair 1 1/2 years ago and doing great. Reading all the success stories here are wonderful encouragement. When you get the opportunity, go for cardiac rehab. When you feel fatigued just rest. Eat healthy and follow advice about exercise. Take in love and support.

Good luck on your surgery! My husband had robotic minimally invasive mitral valve repair a year ago. His recovery was really quite incredible, and he’s better than ever. Sending prayers for peace and a successful surgery

Skipper Enter with confidence in the OR you will see that the more confidence and faith you have in the operation and recovery is easier the healing.... my surgery was last January 10th and I feel great and my recovery was fast and smooth and I am happy to have all this behind as is going to be the same for you tomorrow. I will pray and remember you today and your family.

Hi Skipper my thoughts and prayers will be with you as we both begin our journey through our heart surgery on Feb 27. I have been staying very busy to keep my mind occupied as best I can and trying to get everything in order. Every now and then I am overcome by a range of emotion trying to remain positive reminding myself that in a matter of months I will have my active life back hiking,spinning and gardening and everything in between as you will too! I know I will need to be patient as my body heals and recovers, I also know it wont be easy I'm sure I will get frustrated as patience is not my strong suit but I will persevere I have many people in my corner to help encourage me along the way. i WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK, I will be keeping tabs on you when I can, take care keep your family close