Candy Wilson - Heart Valve Journal

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4 days ago

I received questionnaires via my patient portal today to fill out prior to my February 26 surgery. The procedure listed on one of my questionnaires was ...Read more

I received questionnaires via my patient portal today to fill out prior to my February 26 surgery. The procedure listed on one of my questionnaires was minimally invasive mitral valve valvuloplasty with prosthetic. This is the first time I have seen what my surgery is actually going to be. Has anyone in the group had this surgery? Any feedback from your experiences would be really appreciated. I assume this means a valve replacement, not a repair? And if so, I will need to decide tissue or mechanical? Thanks you guys!

Kathy Blank Here’s one of the more recent articles about valve replacement, Candy! I hope you get more clarity ... Read more

Kathy Blank Here’s one of the more recent articles about valve replacement, Candy! I hope you get more clarity about this from Dr Smith! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/bioprosthetic-mechanical-valves/

Valerie Allen Yes, for sure ask questions of them until you are clear on this

Candy Wilson Thank you Kathy and Valerie!

Candy Wilsonposted a photo

8 days ago

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I had the privilege of meeting a new Heart Sister from this group yesterday. It was such an encouragement to hear her story and learn what to expect after ...Read more

I had the privilege of meeting a new Heart Sister from this group yesterday. It was such an encouragement to hear her story and learn what to expect after my surgery. I'm about a month away(February 26). Thank you, Kathy!❤

Ana Brusso That’s great news. Glad you got to meet each other . 🙏❤️

Valerie Allen That’s exciting!

Kathy Blank I am about to celebrate my 9th year of my mitral valve repair, I learned SO much from this group that ... Read more

Kathy Blank I am about to celebrate my 9th year of my mitral valve repair, I learned SO much from this group that when I discovered Candy was having the exact same surgery with my same surgeon- Dr Robert Smith- I had to meet her and her very supportive husband, so many of you helped me in my heart journey that I had to pay it forward! You GO Candy! We are heart sisters for life!😍😍

Candy Wilson Thank you so much, Kathy! We are, indeed! And thanks to Adam and everyone in this group for the inc ... Read more

Candy Wilson Thank you so much, Kathy! We are, indeed! And thanks to Adam and everyone in this group for the incredible supportive atmosphere in the group and the valuable information. So grateful!

Candy Wilsonposted an update

104 days ago

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My husband Pete and our best friend Todd today at the Dallas Heart Walk.❤🙏

Ana Brusso Looking good Candy, great picture and Walk. 🙏❤️

Todd Payne 😀😀

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Great picture, you look happy in the event !

Candy Wilsonposted an update

104 days ago

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I walked in the Dallas area American Heart Association Walk today and thought by the time for next year's walk I will have had my mitral valve surgery and hopefully ...Read more

I walked in the Dallas area American Heart Association Walk today and thought by the time for next year's walk I will have had my mitral valve surgery and hopefully be feeling a ton better! It was such a positive event and I left feeling hopeful.