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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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4 years ago (January 19, 2022)

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Anonymous

Hello Jean, you are beautiful and the best part is your faith. You will do well, Mount Sinai is tops and you will be well taken care of. Will pray for your surgery and recovery to be successful and please keep us posted. We will be here to welcome you... Read more.

Rose Madura

Hello Jean. It's great that you did your research and got more than one opinion. And, its appears you were your own advocate. I don't recall much pain. Stay ahead of it with the meds they offer and asap, switch to Tylenol. You are in good hands. Godspeed.

Susan Lynn

Welcome Jean! As Ana said, you certainly are beautiful! Good for you for being proactive with your health and staying active. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised that surgery and recovery will be easier than you thought. Our imaginations tend to be far worse than reality. As Rose said, take... Read more.

Ginny Turner

Hi Jean, and welcome. Such a lovely picture! You've done all your homework and now can relax in knowing your excellent surgeon and team will take care of the rest. Wishing you well with your surgery and hope your recovery is smooth and steady. We're cheering for you!

Richard Munson

Well, this site is full of mitral valve stories including mine. I think the main reason not to wait is that there are better odds they can repair it not replace. My chamber was also enlarged and has shrunk since my surgery a year ago. If i said i had... Read more.

James Breland

Jean good luck with your upcoming surgery. Sending prayers your way. I am having mitral valve repair OH surgery Jan. 26th. I am just like you. I am becoming a bit anxious and nervous as the day draws near, but I'm am sure we will be fine, and by the... Read more.

Richard Munson

James, you will be nervous until you go to sleep. I was. All the good hearted folks that say don't worry all worried and you will still worry. All normal. Good luck.

James Breland

Thanks Richard. Just ready to get it over with.

Richard Munson

I know the feeling. When i was being shaved just prior to touchdown i asked the person if i could back out and he said no. Besides my wife had already dropped me off and it was too cold to run outside in my skivvies. Good luck james, you'll do... Read more.

James Breland

Thanks for the encouraging words Richard. I joked with the surgeon and told him they better hurry up and drug me so I don't run out the door.😂

Richard Munson

We're all pulling for you. When you zonk out, you are really out. No dreaming either. The next thing i remember was them yelling for me to wake up. I think the recovery room nurse said i used a dirty word before actually coming around. You would not be shocked... Read more.

James Breland

That is to funny Richard.

Richard Munson

If you dream when you are out, let me know what drug they gave you. Dreaming is good. I can recommend it for my next colonoscopy.

James Breland

Will do Richard!

Jean Porterfield

Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and your encouragement. I have tried to be positive but anxiety often creeps in. I wish I found this site months ago.

Richard Munson

If you weren't nervous would you be normal? Hey, sounds like fun, lets have open heart surgery. You will be anxious right up to the moment. We all were. After its over you'll wonder what the big deal was but until then, its nerve wracking. I have often said before... Read more.

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