Jessica Matlosz - Heart Valve Journal

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912 days ago

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Three weeks post mitral valve repair via sternotomy. I'm feeling good and so glad it's behind me. I went to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore MD and my surgeon... Read more

Three weeks post mitral valve repair via sternotomy. I'm feeling good and so glad it's behind me. I went to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore MD and my surgeon was Dr James Gammie. I don't think anything could have gone any better.

Kimberly Eisenhut Wow! You look amazing, and so glad to see you out and about so quickly!!!

Susan Lynn You look fabulous!! Amazing what a difference three weeks can make! Continued success with the rem... Read more

Susan Lynn You look fabulous!! Amazing what a difference three weeks can make! Continued success with the remainder of your recovery!

Donna Casaletto Wow!!! You look wonderful!! Congratulations 🥰‼️

Rose Madura Wonderful news! You look great for 3 weeks! Keep doing what you are doing!

Frank Giovanniello Wow, Amazing, look at you.

Heather Kelly You look absolutely amazing! So glad your recovery is going great!

Ana Brusso Looking good Jessica. Congratulations on your recovery. God bless you

Klara Čičić Wow Jessica, you look absolutely amazing! Well done! That is wonderful progress. Take care and take i ... Read more

Klara Čičić Wow Jessica, you look absolutely amazing! Well done! That is wonderful progress. Take care and take it easy....

Patsy Stewart Look at you! Your progress is amazing! ~❤️

Leona Resch Wow!!! You look absolutely wonderful!! Such awesome progress!! Congratulations!!

Jessica Matloszposted a journal

991 days ago

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Having TEE done tomorrow and appointment with the surgeon on 11/16. Anyone have any experience with Dr Gammie in Baltimore?

Donna Casaletto Good luck with your TEE!

Andrew Dial Like Donna said^ Good luck :)

Robert Miller When I got my TEE done I told them that I had gag reflexes, which I really do. There were a bunch of ... Read more

Robert Miller When I got my TEE done I told them that I had gag reflexes, which I really do. There were a bunch of trainees there (like half a dozen people) and they knocked me out pretty well which I didn't mind at all. I don't have any experience with Dr. Gammie but make sure you chose a surgeon that has plenty of experience with whatever you need to be done (and not someone that sticks to whatever he/she prefers to do). Also discuss plan B cases.

Deena Z I am somewhat familiar with Dr. Gammie. I had an opinion from him years ago when he was at the the B ... Read more

Deena Z I am somewhat familiar with Dr. Gammie. I had an opinion from him years ago when he was at the the Baltimore Health System. He is now the Director of the Johns Hopkins cardiac surgery dept, right? He has a lot surgical experience, particularly with minimally invasive. He used to prefer to perform surgery earlier rather than later to prevent any stress/damage to your heart. I would ask for his surgical outcome data as with your other choice in New Jersey.

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1013 days ago

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Hi, I'm new here! My doctor heard a heart murmur during a routine visit and I blew it off. After covid, I went back for another visit and she had a look... Read more

Hi, I'm new here! My doctor heard a heart murmur during a routine visit and I blew it off. After covid, I went back for another visit and she had a look of panic on her face so I thought I'd better see the cardiologist. The first echo was moderate-severe. The second, 10/11, revealed severe mitral valve regurgitation. So here I am waiting for my TEE then surgery.

Susan Lynn Welcome, Jessica! It definitely caught me off guard, too! Never thought I'd need surgery, but I ha... Read more

Susan Lynn Welcome, Jessica! It definitely caught me off guard, too! Never thought I'd need surgery, but I had my mitral valve repaired five years ago and you'll get through it, too! Please feel free to ask any questions you might have. There are tons of heart warriors just waiting to respond.

Klara Čičić Jessica, you are in the right place. This wonderful community will help you get through this. I was r ... Read more

Klara Čičić Jessica, you are in the right place. This wonderful community will help you get through this. I was recently in the same situation, as were many here. Take it easy, one step at a time. The first shock is the worst... Educate yourself as much as possible, it helped me overcome the fears. Hang in there!

Rose Madura Welcome Jessica. We will help you on the journey. What a shock for you. At least now you will get eve ... Read more

Rose Madura Welcome Jessica. We will help you on the journey. What a shock for you. At least now you will get everything taken care of. Let us know if you have any questions.

Ana Brusso Welcome Jessica, hope we can be of support and provide you with information you may need. Blessings ... Read more

Ana Brusso Welcome Jessica, hope we can be of support and provide you with information you may need. Blessings

Claudia Kwalbrun Welcome Jessica. I had the same shock as you did, never thinking I who always exercised and ate healt ... Read more

Claudia Kwalbrun Welcome Jessica. I had the same shock as you did, never thinking I who always exercised and ate healthy would need mitral valve surgery. This site was a life saver. These heart warriors helped me with all their positive posts and prayers.