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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: June 24, 2013

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Jennifer Jermak posted an update

11 years ago (August 6, 2015)

I am 45 years old, physically fit and I eat healthy and I have two young children. I am having mitral repair on 8/25 and I am not sure what to really expect regarding the healing period. When will I feel up to going to work and getting back to... Read more.

Naomi Ivker

11 years ago (August 6, 2015)

from what I can read, and what my Dr. told me, I think 4 weeks after the surgery is a return to normal activities

Sonny Abbasi

11 years ago (August 6, 2015)

I just had surgery three weeks ago tomorrow. Happy to chat. I am 45 with three kids. Email me at washingtondclawyer@yahoo.com and I can provide my cell.

Adam Pick

11 years ago (August 7, 2015)

Hi Jennifer - Welcome! I'm hopeful the information and the people here can help you along the journey. Here's some info about going back to work and the recovery. http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/07/25/recovery-how-long/

Michael Meyer

10 years ago (August 13, 2015)

Jennifer: I had minimally invasive mitral repair surgery and I took 8 weeks off. I also attended cardiac rehab which was very helpful. I went back to work the first week working half days.

Clare Auten

10 years ago (August 16, 2015)

I am 19 months post op. My surgery was at St. Luke's. I did rehab there. You can email if you have questions. Autenclare@Gmail. I live in Ballwin.

Christine Oliva

10 years ago (August 21, 2015)

Good luck and good wishes with your surgery and recovery. May you be up and running with your family soon.

Elaine Cutri

10 years ago (August 22, 2015)

Best wishes for a successful surgery. Look forward to hearing how your recovery progresses!

Lynne Ladd

10 years ago (August 23, 2015)

Hi Jennifer... I am 5 weeks post op. Am finding lots of comfort and information in the posts made in this blog. There are similarities and differences, and everyone's Journey is different. Putting a time limit on when you should feel like yourself again is tricky. Everyone's body heals at... Read more.

Kenneth Cole

10 years ago (August 23, 2015)

Jennifer, we all heal at different time. I'm 72 and it took me about 10-12 weeks before I felt I was completely healed, but I was wrong. For me it was about 16 weeks, but you are much younger, just be careful not to do too much too soon. God... Read more.

Sonny Abbasi

10 years ago (August 23, 2015)

Every time I think I am healed, something new pops up. I am 5 weeks post op Aortic Valve Replacement and still get new things pop up. Last couple days was discomfort around chest (not pain and not on the incision itself).

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