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Judith O'Driscoll posted an update

2 years ago (February 22, 2024)

I am so appreciative of this website and community! I have 2 issues that I'm wondering if others have had. I had robotic mitral valve repair in May 2023. It was unsuccessful - no lessening of regurgitation. 10 weeks later in mid-July 2023 I had open heart re-repair. In addition... Read more.

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J Alexander Lassally

Hi Judith - Sounds like quite an ordeal. How horrible to have a failed robotic experience and then have to go back for the next round. That is unacceptable. Was it NYU or Columbia Pres.? Your case sounds pretty unique - hoping someone can shed light....

Andrea Babcock

Oh No Judith. Our heart goes out to you. Hoping your situation will be repaired and will heal and you will feel better soon. I would think this is a very unusual situation.

Andrea Babcock

They pulled out the wires on Dean and even so that hurt when they pulled the wires he has zero issues. They put 1 stitch in where the wires came out. I am talking about the little wires into the heart that they just have there to read heart activity... Read more.

Anna Ma

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about what you have been through. Did you have all of these in the same hospital, is it possible to change hospital and care team?

Judith O'Driscoll

Thanks so much all for your kind thoughts. After the robotic surgery I did change hospitals and surgeons. I guess I was just unlucky.....

DeWayne Adamson

They cut mine off and left the wire inside. They said it's risky to pull it out, could cause bleeding. I haven't noticed anything. Sternum wire broke but that's a different thing.

Jill Porter

Yes Yes Yes!! I had an epicardial pacing wire protrude from right below my right breast. At first it just felt like a small lump and I thought it was cancer. I had to wait 4 weeks to see the gynecologist but in the mean time I went to see... Read more.

Judith O'Driscoll

Jill - Thank you for letting me know I am not the only one - that is exactly my experience!

Kathy Ozio

Oh my goodness, you've been through a lot. Glad you got another hospital. How are you doing now?

Judith O'Driscoll

Kathy - thank you! I am about 90% at this point I think. I have started taking a low dose aspirin. I do think there might be more pacing wire trying to come out though.

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