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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 13, 2021

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About Me

Preparing for surgery and a bit scared. They have to do a sternotomy in lieu of less invasive procedure. Mechanical Mitral Valve It is 🤗. Permanently on Warfarin, but living is worth it. Recovery is done and back to new and better normal.
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    I am from: Indianapolis, IN, United States
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    My surgery date was: October 12, 2021
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    I was diagnosed with: Mitral Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Mitral Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Marc Gerdisch
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    My hospital is: Franciscan Health Heart Valve Center

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