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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Susan Wozniak got a guestbook from Jacqueline Cook

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Hi Susan. My name is Jacqueline Cook. I am a mitral valve prolapse patient with severe regurgitation. I am in the process of interviewing surgeons. I was wondering if your surgeon asked you to pick a valve (tissue / mechanical) just in case a repair was not possible once he... Read more.

Susan Wozniak

No we never duscussed that. He felt that he would be able to repair it if I had the surgery sooner rather than wait. Thankfully it all worked out well.

Jacqueline Cook

Thanks for letting me know. Glad everything has worked out for you and you are healing well!

Susan Wozniak

Good luck to you! It is good when it is over!! 😃

Helen Yad

Look into the Edwards Tissue Valve or the On-x mechanical vale .both good choices and then talk to your DR..good luck it is Not an easy choice! Hugs H

Helen Yad

the tissue valve is the Edwards Magna Ease

Susan Wozniak got a guestbook from Linda McHugh

10 years ago (July 1, 2015)

Hi Susan, how have you been doing...I just read about your water retention and I must admit I'm not looking forward to that. Hope all is progressing perfectly and that your spirits are high. Take care.

Susan Wozniak

That is my biggest problem so not too bad in the scheme of things. Just wish I could get one night of sleep! You sound like you are in good hands and this will all be behind you! Recovery isn't as quick as I hoped but the whole thing changes... Read more.

Susan Wozniak got a guestbook from Linda McHugh

10 years ago (June 28, 2015)

Hi Susan, I just thought I'd check in and see how your recovery is doing. I hadn't seen anything for a few days and thought I'd let you know I was thinking if you and hoping you are fairing well..linda

Susan Wozniak

Hi Linda- i am continuing to do well. Just a few strange things here and there. As you can see still having a hard time sleeping but it is due to tightness of the water retention vs any real pain. I think you will be happy with your choice of... Read more.

Susan Wozniak

Any news on grandbaby?

Linda McHugh

Thanks for the update. It does sound like you are doing greatly good for such a short time post op. Really worrying about my new grandbaby. My daughter is 37 weeks and for about the post 4-5 weeks she is not growing at the right pace and the baby's average... Read more.

Susan Wozniak

Hope all goes well with the baby- The good news is they are wstching closely. I saw where you asked what to pack-I packed a few comfortable shirts and capris (pj set) my own face soap toothpaste, etc. I honestly wore thier gones until I went home! They provided all... Read more.

Linda McHugh

Great insight Susan, thanks!

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