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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

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Barbara Wood posted an update

5 years ago (August 11, 2020)

Hi all, just a quick question for those who have had their surgery... how often are you scheduled for an echo? I'm 3 years out & scheduled for every other year ( that's for the echo, I do have a yearly appointment), curious as to others schedules. Best wishes to... Read more.

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Gerald Poulton

After my first yearly checkup, they didnt seem interested in doing more, unless I had symptons or concerns. They said because the current valves, mine a bovine bio prosthetic, are so good that they dont worry as much. That seems a bit odd since I was asymptomatic even when severe.... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Barbara - I asked for a stress test and echo at my two year appointment - both were normal. I'm headed to the cardiologist next week a few months shy of my third anniversary, so I'll find out if I need another echo. Good question! ❤

Rose Madura

Hi Barbara. I have only annual visits to cardiologist and see my family physician evey 6 months. I have not had an echo since I've fully recovered.

Barbara Wood

Thank you for the input guys...looks like cardiologists opinions vary on this one :)!

Rita Savelis

5 years out I have an echocardiogram once a year and see my cardio twice a year. Take care Barbara.

Barbara Wood

Thanks Rita...you too :).

Barbara Wood posted a photo

8 years ago (May 22, 2018)

Was in the middle of mitral valve repair surgery one year ago today! Here's what a one year old scar looks like :) Thanks & best wishes everyone!

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Rita Savelis

Wow! Have to look hard to see the scar....or maybe I was just drawn to the shiny heart instead!

Lilly Black

Barbara, the scar looks great...hardly noticeable! 😊

Penelope Bodek

Holy smokes! I thought that was a before picture. You healed great. What's your secret?

Anna Jones

Thank you. That is an amazing picture. You have to look really hard to see your scar. I'm so happy for you that you are doing well.

Chris Purvis

Wow thats looks really good! Can't even see it.

Civita Fahey

Looks Great Barbara.. mine is still red! but then the scar from my foot surgery is just getting light and that was 3 years ago.. UGH.. I have way too much pink in my skin... you would think having been born in Italy I would have some olive tones.. hahaha..... Read more.

Veronica Gunthner

Amazing! Gives me hope!

Michelle E

Barbara that looks great! Nice to know we can make 'friends' with our scars - they are just part of who we are now, with a survivor's story to go with them!

Debbie Chatzky

That's amazing!!

Barbara Wood

Thanks! I had a pediatric surgeon - guess he knew how to take the tiny stitches, & I followed Ritas advice & tried to keep it covered in the sun. Oh yeah, my cleavage scar...nice while it lasted:)

Melissa A

Did you put anything on it after surgery? That scar looks amazing!

Carolyn Newell

Looks great! Very impressive. xo

Barbara Wood

Melissa, just regular body lotion - Burts Bees

Barbara Wood posted an update

8 years ago (May 15, 2018)

https://drjohnday.com/cabana-study/

9 Reasons Why Ablation Beats Drugs for Afib: CABANA Study Results - Dr. John Day

https://drjohnday.com/cabana-study/

In this article I share the results of the most important study that has ever been done for people suffering from atrial fibrillation, the CABANA Study.

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Jim Harvey

Good detail Barbara, thanks. All I saw was the WSJ article.

Barbara Wood

Yes, that WSJ article was concerning- I was glad to see this one. I had a maze with a mitral valve repair a year ago...so far no more AFib. Hope yours is successful too Jim...best recovery wishes!

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