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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 29, 2019

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Hi, it's cathy. Here is Jeff at the post op checkup with his surgeon, Dr Balkhy. Everything is going great and Jeff is back to all normal activities! For anyone investigating types of surgery, based on our experience I would 100% recommend doing robotic minimally invasive. Jeff's surgery was a... Read more.
Thrilled to see how well Jeff is doing! Robotic surgery is truly miraculous!
Awesome Jeff. Glad that you are looking and feeling well. What an amazing world we live in
Jeff W uploaded a photo
7 years ago (February 21, 2019)
Hi, this is Cathy. Here is Jeff two weeks after surgery! He says he is surprised at how weak he was. But it's baby steps in the right direction with a healthy heart!! He still has days with some pain - the nerve pain right now is his main complaint.
Miraculous recovery!! Continued success, Jeff.
Jeff W uploaded a photo
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
Hi, it's Cathy. Today is Jeff's birthday! It was a special celebration with our daughters and grandbabies, knowing that Jeff has a healthy heart. He is one week post-op and doing great, other than being tired and a little sore. It's one day at
Wonderful picture and great news!
Fantastic Pic.....Glad Jeff is doing great after his surgery! Happy Birthday Jeff!
My goodness, it's hard to tell who the grandparents are and who the children are Such happy faces, too! Jeff looks great!
Happy Birthday!!! Such a beautiful family. Thankful for your recovery.

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