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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 3, 2018

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Michael Neverisky added photos to a journal post
4 months ago (February 8, 2026)
Today is the 8th anniversary of my mitral valve repair. The day falls on a Sunday this year so I will not take the usual holiday from work. I am here to say to anyone with the procedure ahead of them that my heart function is something I rarely think... Read more.
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Best of luck to you and your best friend. Shadow will be 4 next month and also wishes you well. We believe that cassie in my hvs photo right after my surgery and passed shortly after sent shadow to us to ease our pain. She was only 10 but what... Read more.
Wonderful Update! Congrats Michael!!! Bodie says "Happy 8th Anniversary" too!
Richard, we still remember Cassie, and Shadow has been a great gift to you both.
You are just one year behind me- Happy Heart Health Anniversary!🙌🙌🙌🙌
Michael Neverisky uploaded a photo
8 years ago (March 1, 2018)
Three weeks post surgery. Enjoying a mild 57° February day in New Hampshire.
You look great! These pics always make me feel more optimistic!
I love seeing the sunshine on your smiling face :)
Michael Neverisky uploaded a photo
8 years ago (February 3, 2018)
Me and my faithful hiking companion. Looking forward to being able to hike again!
Welcome to the forum from a fellow NH- ite ( that Keene State tee was a tip -off:))! I had a mitral repair done at Maine Medical in Portland 8 months ago...the whole thing was far easier than I expected. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery...that's a sweet looking hiking... Read more.
Thanks so much, Barbara! Hearing about your experience is most reassuring. My loyal friend in the photo came to us from West Va. and enjoys the trails (and snow!) of New Hampshire.
You will be able to hike soon enough and it will be wonderful because you will feel so much better! wishing you a successful heart journey, Michael!
Hi Michael , nice photo - happy healthy looking dog. Going by your Journal its your time tomorrow - wishing you well - and the hiking stood by me, so Looking forward to hearing from you after op. Have a good one
I'm not sure how long it'll take you after OHS to get back to hiking, but I had minimally-invasive robotic mitral valve repair on 10/13/16 and took a 4 hour hike on 12/26/16. I took a lot of breaks and turned back before the rest of my family, but it... Read more.

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