Arlie's Profile

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 17, 2014

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About Me

Had shortness of breath. Went to doctor who did a quick, accurate diagnosis, and called the plane to fly me to specialized care in Billings, MT. I was shocked with the diagnosis, because I am generally healthy, but it was accurate. A couple days later they repaired the mitral valve. I've never had anything like this happen before. It seems like a person is not really sick, just maybe has some little problem. Then they do the surgery, and then you are really in a hole and have to climb back out. It takes time. I did try to do whatever the doctor told me.
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    I am from: Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 10, 2013
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Repair
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    My doctor is: Dr. Scott Millikan
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    My hospital is: Billings Clinic

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