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4 years ago (December 12, 2021)

I had Rheumatic Fever when I was 11, I am now 78 and facing Mitral and Tricuspid Valve repair/or replacement surgery on December 22, 2021. I was always told I didn't have a heart murmur from when I had RF, but life is catching up with me. I was in... Read more.

Richard Munson

I've got some great news. Almost a year after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery and maze for a fib. 78 years old, same as you, now 79. So far, god willing, i am doing great with no a fib recurrence. 1-20-22 will be one year. Just got off the treadmill... Read more.

Richard Munson

As an afterthought, if it helps. If you have a great hospital and surgeon , work hard after the surgery, have a good attitude and a sense of humor, you will be rewarded with success. I never found this site till after my surgery. When i was a few seconds... Read more.

Jeanne Hay

Richard Munson Thank you so very much for your words of encouragement. I so need them. E.A.C.H. W.O.R.D. I am so happy for the wonderful progress you have made, you give me hope and I like your advice too - keep a good attitude (which I usually have, but have... Read more.

Richard Munson

12-22 -21 is close at hand. I will look forward to hearing from you once you are able. A lot of the technical aspects of heart surgery speak for themselves of course but i am convinced how important the attitude component is toward recovery. I hooked up an ipod to... Read more.

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