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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 3, 2016

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6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

9 years ago while I was undergoing robotic MV repair, this is what my daughters were doing in the waiting room! I would NOT have approached surgery with confidence without this incredible community of heart brothers and sisters. Knowledge is power and I am so thankful for this incredible community... Read more.

❤️ 👍 Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and reacted to this

Pamela Gregory

6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

Aww❤️! Daughters are wonderful. My daughter spent a couple of nights with me in the hospital. She was amazing too❤️!

Kathy Blank

6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

It's wonderful having supportive children who are now incredible supportive adults- they always remember my heart valve anniversary! How long ago was your surgery, Pamela?

Susan Lynn

6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

Happy Anniversary, Kathy!

Ana Brusso

6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

Daughters are the best. Happy anniversary Kathy. 🙏❤️

Richard Munson

6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

My 2 daughters are great, i am so lucky but i also have a fabulous son as well. You get back what you put in.

Kathy Blank

6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

Yes Richard- my daughters were amazing and my two sons were also incredible- they took turns staying with me during recovery and were a huge help! It's all worth it as a parent- so true!

Kathy Blank

6 months ago (February 10, 2026)

Thank you Ana and Susan! I can't wait to celebrate #10 anniversary! ❤️❤️

Pamela Gregory

6 months ago (February 11, 2026)

October 2022 for me

Kathy Blank

6 months ago (February 11, 2026)

Yay Pamela!

Candy Wilson

6 months ago (February 12, 2026)

Happy anniversary, Kathy! Thank you so much for all your support and encouragement. You are the best!!!

Kathy Blank

6 months ago (February 13, 2026)

Candy- once you are on the recovery side- you can pay it forward to others! You have a great attitude and are going to be a rock star in recovery!❤️😘

Civita Fahey

5 months ago (February 17, 2026)

Hi Kathy. So great to hear your doing well. Go Class of 2017!

Kathy Blank

5 months ago (February 18, 2026)

Yeah Civita! Class of 2017 still going strong! How are you! I so enjoyed meeting you and our heart brothers and sisters from 2017! This community made ALL the difference!😘😘

Civita Fahey

5 months ago (February 19, 2026)

I'm well. Thank the Lord. Still ticking away. Just retired and will hopefully continue traveling that I love so much. We've been given time so we need to enjoy!

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6 months ago (January 26, 2026)

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4 years ago (February 8, 2022)

5 year anniversary from Mitral Valve Repair! SO thankful for robotic repair by an expert surgeon and this community that educated me and made ALL the difference!