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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

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2 hours ago (September 2, 2026)

Today I had medical appointments to review all the tests I had yesterday. I spoke with a surgical nurse, an anesthesiologist, and my surgeon, Dr. Gillinov. I had been told prior to this visit that I'd need a sternotomy, but today I was told that I can have a robotic... Read more.

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Deb Hills

2 hours ago (September 2, 2026)

That is great news! Best of luck to you. And yes that absolutely does remind me of yellow submarine.

Greg Lewis

52 minutes ago (September 3, 2026)

Hi Kathy! That is great news indeed! ..How do they avoid a full sternotomy with robotic? Do they just do a small sternotomy? I am interested, in case I fall apart again. 😜

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1 day ago (September 1, 2026)

Today was pre-surgery testing at the Cleveland Clinic. I was there from 7:30 until after 3:00. I had blood work, urinalysis, MRSA test, EKG, chest X-ray, heart CAT scan with contrast, neck ultrasound, ECHO, and a visit with a cardiologist. I learned much more about my condition than I knew... Read more.

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Lucy Hinnie

15 hours ago (September 2, 2026)

I've been thinking of you Kathy and glad to see you've made it and that things are going well!

Maggie McCartney

14 hours ago (September 2, 2026)

Hi Kathy Wishing you well! I had my open heart surgery at The Cleveland Clinic also on July 9. What an amazing facility! You are in good hands! Check at the rooftop deck for beautiful views! Also the cafe has some nice food options.

Henrik Lindeberg

12 hours ago (September 2, 2026)

Wishing you all well Kathy and before you know it you will be on the train back home again listening to even more Rock music.

Kathy Shimpock

9 hours ago (September 2, 2026)

Thanks all! I just took a pix of me next to that pumpkin.

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2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Two days on the train and we are in Cleveland. Because I'll need to take the train home, I wanted to scope it out beforehand. We've figured out how to get a wheelchair or a cart to transport through the Chicago Union Station transfer. We have a room so I'll... Read more.

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Henrik Lindeberg

2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Good luck and great to see your smiling faces even with the things you have infront of you! A good positive mood helps!

Kathy Shimpock

2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

A positive mood and lots of rock music!

Henrik Lindeberg

2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Like that. My journey started with a missed AC/DC concert in London but finally I got to see then in My hometown Gothenburg a year later 😎

Kathy Shimpock

2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Yeah!

Pamela Gregory

2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Best of luck to you!

Ellen Cooperrider

2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Hi Kathy, we are sisters in surgery dates! My bicuspid valve replacement and MAZE procedure are scheduled to be on Sept 8, in Jacksonville FL at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside. I think it has brought me some calm to think not just about you and I sharing that date, but... Read more.

Adam Pick

2 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Kathy, Love this! Thanks so much for all the great travel updates along your path to Cleveland Clinic. You are in the best of hands with Dr. Gillinov - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Marc-Gillinov-Cleveland-Ohio.php.