Mitral Regurgitation, Joined November 7, 2024
Mitral Regurgitation
Joined November 7, 2024
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Dr. Gerdisch is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed over 4,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.
So, I am 2 weeks post mitral valve replacement surgery with a bovine valve and a robotically assisted surgery. Just... Read more
So, I am 2 weeks post mitral valve replacement surgery with a bovine valve and a robotically assisted surgery. Just wanted to provide an update and invite any further insights as to recovery timelines.
My incisions are healing good. I am able to almost even sleep on my chest with a pillow propped up on the side. Got a full night's sleep yesterday. So yay to that!
Went to an ENT today for my voice issues and dysphagia. They did a laryngoscopy and confirmed that I have a paralyzed left vocal chord most probably from damage to the left laryngeal nerve during surgery. So, that was a bummer since I was hoping the cause was just muscular bruising. Now, I have to wait and see whether my nerve recovers on its own over time. If voice recovery doesn't happen within a year, the damage is considered permanent and surgical options will be explored after that. Till then, I can consider some temporary interventions like filler injections to the damaged vocal fold. I will get a second opinion to consider and decide on the course of action. I am a little disheartened by the diagnosis, but trying to keep faith and hope