Eileen Rivera Orench - Heart Valve Journal

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141 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut, Andrea Babcock, Grace Mason and 5 others reacted to this

My mitral valve was replaced with a mechanical valve. Today is post surgery day 7. Working on my walks and breathing exercises.

Andrea Babcock Wishing you a very good recovery and long, happy life with that valve!

Grace Mason Welcome to recovery Eileen ❤️‍🩹 Sending well wishes to you.💖

Eileen Rivera Orench Many thanks!

Raymond Michaels You go girl

Ana Brusso Congratulations and continued good health. God bless you

Rex Austin Hey Eileen. I was told by one surgeon that replacement was my only option for my severly leaking mit ... Read more

Rex Austin Hey Eileen. I was told by one surgeon that replacement was my only option for my severly leaking mitral valve. Done some research and found a doctor that was confident he could repair mine so thats the route I took. Sincerely hope you get along great with your new valve. It's a life changing event for sure!

Rose Madura Wonderful news. Glad all is well.

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

God Bess may you heal well

Pamela Gregory You have got this now!!!

Rich Butela Praying for your speedy recovery

Klara Čičić Great to hear, dear Eileen! Take care :)

Eileen Rivera Orench Thanks Andrea, Grace, Raymond, Ana, Rose, Rob, Pamela, Rich, Klara, Rex!
Rex, my mitral valve wa ... Read more

Eileen Rivera Orench Thanks Andrea, Grace, Raymond, Ana, Rose, Rob, Pamela, Rich, Klara, Rex!
Rex, my mitral valve was in pretty bad shape and couldn’t be repaired. I knew a replacement was a possibility. I struggled a lot before surgery, trying to decide which valve to choose in case replacement was necessary. I went with a mechanical valve because, hopefully, I will have it for the rest of my life. I definitely don’t want to go through another heart surgery.
My life has changed. I will have to take medications everyday forever, but I’m working on taking good care of myself and to Keep on Ticking. My brand new On-X valve is pretty quiet!
I’m happy your valve can be repaired. My best wishes to you and everyone.

Andrea Babcock Thank you so much for sharing your experience Eileen and continued best wishes for your recovery. My ... Read more

Andrea Babcock Thank you so much for sharing your experience Eileen and continued best wishes for your recovery. My husband Dean is getting all the pre-ops done currently. He needs open heart surgery to replace his Mitral and Aortic valve due to severe regurgitation. I have been reading a lot about On-X valves and they sound like a very good option. He will also opt for Mechanical valves since he is 64 and we hope will have a long life without another heart surgery. Good to hear that the On-X valve is fairly quiet.

Eileen Rivera Orenchposted an update

166 days ago

Susan Lynn, Eileen Rivera Orench reacted to this

Good morning!
My surgery, hopefully, mitral valve repair is approaching and I’m having difficulty deciding which valve to choose in case replacement is ...Read more

Good morning!
My surgery, hopefully, mitral valve repair is approaching and I’m having difficulty deciding which valve to choose in case replacement is necessary. I’m 58 years old. I’ve read a lot about the pros and cons of both valves. I would like your thoughts and experience with your biological or mechanical valve replacement. Thanks.

Susan Lynn Eileen- It is a big decision, but you have a very experienced surgeon. More than 90% of mitral val... Read more

Susan Lynn Eileen- It is a big decision, but you have a very experienced surgeon. More than 90% of mitral valves are repaired - my surgeon didn't even have me select an artificial option. But, if I had to, I probably would have picked mechanical because I never wanted to go through surgery again. However, after considering a life on blood thinners and the advances in medicine, a bio valve would now be my choice. Choose what's right for you and your lifestyle. I'll be cheering for you on December 1 as I celebrate my own 6th mitral valve repair anniversary!

For my Aortic valve I went with the cow valve I didn’t want to be on blood thinners the rest of my ... Read more

For my Aortic valve I went with the cow valve I didn’t want to be on blood thinners the rest of my life . I hope to get off bp meds one day i feel the less meds is better but just my opinion

Abhishek Sharma Well if you are 58 than most of people suggest biological valve .. because no more blood thinners. ... Read more

Abhishek Sharma Well if you are 58 than most of people suggest biological valve .. because no more blood thinners. But at last its depends on u.

Eileen Rivera Orench Thanks for your comments.

I’m still thinking about it. 🤔

Loretta Padilla Praying your surgery goes well today.

Eileen Rivera Orenchposted an update

196 days ago

Hello! My name is Eileen. I just joined this community group. I will have surgery in December. Blessings to all.

Rose Madura Welcome Eileen. You are having surgery on my birthday! Godspeed.

Annette Sterzel What type of surgery are you having? A repair or replacement?

Grace Mason Wishing you well Eileen

Leti Tenner You're in the right place to get lots of useful information, Eileen. Everyone has a very different ex ... Read more

Leti Tenner You're in the right place to get lots of useful information, Eileen. Everyone has a very different experience, but it's all very informative. Take care!

Eileen Rivera Orench Rose,
Thank you and I wish you a happy birthday in advance!

Eileen Rivera Orench Annette Sterzel, hopefully mitral valve repair, but doctor said we won’t know until he sees my hear ... Read more

Eileen Rivera Orench Annette Sterzel, hopefully mitral valve repair, but doctor said we won’t know until he sees my heart during surgery.

Eileen Rivera Orench Thank you Grace and Leti. I’m grateful to Adam for this wonderful resource.