Home > Community > Patient News Feed > Ben Hyman

Ben's Photos

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 13, 2015

Send Ben a Note

My Photos

Ben Hyman uploaded a photo

9 years ago (March 28, 2017)

For those of you wondering what the incisions look like for Robotic Mitral repair, here are mine 2 weeks out from surgery

👍 Cathleen Weed and Phyllis Petersen reacted to this

Steve Farthing

Very useful to get an idea of what incisions robotic involves. Plus this also shows that after 2 weeks you are limber enough to raise that arm way up which is good to know. Thanks Ben.

Rita Savelis

Looks like a cat attack!...

Adam Pick

Amazing... I have a 9-incher down my chest.

Rich Singer

Looking good Ben. I found out April 4 which approach my surgeon will opt for. I am hoping for this, and yes as a physical therapist I would say your shoulder ROM looks great!

Ben Hyman

Thanks for the feedback. Despite the smaller incision, still hurts after the Tylenol wears off. I'm 15 days post surgery and hoping that the pain starts fading next week

Ben Hyman uploaded a photo

9 years ago (March 18, 2017)

My last photo in the hospital, right before being discharged

👍 Shannon Gray, Darlene Smith and reacted to this

Rita Savelis

Cool!

Jane Welp

So glad you went home. congratulations on your beginning

Lilly Black

Nice! I'm sure you're thrilled to be back home. Take one day at a time, Ben. I wish you a successful recovery! by the way, I was surprised to see your age, 58. Take care!

Cathy Zuber

Great picture!! Glad you're home!

Tracy Simmons

Great picture - safe travels home.

Arif Butt

Great news, now the good part, you start feeling better everyday!

Darlene Smith

Awesome photo!!!!

Dana Betts

I love it!

Ben Hyman uploaded a photo

9 years ago (March 18, 2017)

Just had my final echocardiogram at Mayo. Regurgitation is completely gone. My ejection fraction is 55% with normal sinus rhythm .... Woot Woot :-)

👍 Wanda Mroz, Darlene Smith and reacted to this

Dave Van Buren (DVB)

Way to go Ben! Keep up with the activity (but not so much it hurts) and you'll be amazed at how well it goes. Facilitates healing, reduces pain, improves your outlook and decreases risks of complications. Many ways to keep on winning! All the best to you my brave man,... Read more.