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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Jennifer Pyles posted an update

10 years ago (January 30, 2016)

Finally feeling more like myself again -almost 8 months after surgery!

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Wanda Mroz

I read your posts below. I'm glad to hear you are finally doing better. Funny you should say minimally invasive really wasn't... That was what my surgeon said when I was trying to decide if I wanted that or OHS. something told me to go the regular way. Since my... Read more.

Jacqueline Cook

Hi Jennifer. I just got done reading your journal. I am sorry that your recovery has not gone as you anticipated; however, I am very encouraged by your journey. I had robotic mitral valve repair at Cleveland Clinic on November 11. I am 50 and in good health. Like you,... Read more.

Jennifer Pyles posted an update

10 years ago (September 9, 2015)

Well, I am three months post-op mitral valve repair and life continues! That is always good news! I had the "minimally" invasive procedure which has proven to be a challenge for me in recovery. I had to go back and have a rib re-plated; it was broken during the valve... Read more.

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Terry Shermeister

Hi Jennifer, I'm so glad that you have shared your journey. I've had the Mitral Valve repair as well but did not have the minimally invasive procedure. I'm going on 16 weeks post op. Thanks for your support.

Tammy Pilcher

I hope you feel better soon, Jennifer. Prayers and best wishes for you. God bless!

Tim Goff

That sounds like quite a tough journey which hopefully will get easier soon. I'm just about 6 months out now and feeling better everyday. Wishing you and all the heart brothers and sisters the same

Rita Savelis

That sounds rough. Individual ribs are actually more painful than the middle of the sternum. Take care.

Jennifer Pyles

Thanks everyone! I have been on the site for sometime and just updated my journey with recovery. Thought by now I would be just fine. Oh well...I am here! Time (and a little chocolate) heals all wounds, right?

Jennifer Pyles posted an update

10 years ago (June 30, 2015)

I am now almost 3 1/2 weeks post op mitral valve repair. I seem to have developed pericarditis and it has slowed me down (physically and mentally). Is there anyone out there who experienced this after surgery? I go to the cardiologist tomorrow... I just feel like at this point... Read more.

Linda McHugh

So sorry to hear this. Glad you will see your cardiologist tomorrow. I do hope it goes well...keep me posted. I feel like I may also be setting myself up for disappointment by thinking I will have a speedy recovery as well. Take care my friend.

Nancy D

I often put quotation marks around "minimally" invasive- I was told it was more painful in the initial post op period but healing would be quicker. As I have nothing to compare it to, I will say it was quite painful and took me way longer to get over it... Read more.

Cheryl Batzing

Jennifer, what Nancy D said about quotation marks around "minimally invasive." I had MVR done this way in December and the nurses told me this approach is initially more painful than the full or partial sternotomy, but the healing does happen more quickly after that. I think that is true.... Read more.

Bob M

I pray that your meeting with your cardiologist tomorrow will provide you with a better recovery for you. Take it easy heart sister

Jennifer Pyles

Thank you all - the understanding circle of heart friends and the support we share really does help in this journey.

Tim Goff

Hang in there! We have such high expectations that setbacks can be a downer, but time heals. I experienced odd chest pains for several weeks post op, but they have subsided in pain level and frequency. Getting better everyday as will you.

Susan Wozniak

Jennifer-Van I ask what your symptoms are? I had same procedure two weeks ago tomorrow. The ladt few days I have had such bad water retention- They upped my lasix but hasn't made a difference. Miserable at night! .

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