Dan Baltazor
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Judy Schaefer posted an update
7 years ago (February 28, 2019)
In January I had a episode of feeling lightheaded and very cold sweat, I went to get up and go to the bathroom and I collapsed, I had fainted. I had a echocardiogram which showed that my mitral valve was leaking. My cardiologist had me go for a TEE, this... Read more.
Susan Lynn
Judy - I'm sorry to read your news. I hope your physicians are able to bring this leak to a quick and permanent resolution. MitaClip would be a great option. Please keep us updated on your progress. ❤
Judy Schaefer posted an update
8 years ago (December 27, 2017)
Today is the 1 year anniversary of my 2nd Open heart surgery for valve repair, ring annuloplasty implants on my mitral valve and tricuspid valve. 2 weeks ago I had an annual echocardiogram, and today I had a TEE, it shows mild leakage of both valves. I am seeing my... Read more.
Judy Schaefer posted an update
9 years ago (February 25, 2017)
I underwent valve repair surgery with implants for both my Mitral valve and tricuspid on December 14, 2016. While still hospitalized it was determined that my Mitral valve implant was not successful and I underwent Open heart surgery a 2nd time. I have been having a lot of anxiety since... Read more.
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Lisa Ferguson reacted to this
Hi Judy, what kind of valve did they replace it with? I just had my 2 OHS in 16 months. They repaired the mitral v. Each time.
Also, it is very common for you to be anxious and have depression.
I hear you, Judy. The anxiety you are experiencing is normal. Having to have OHS two times in sequence happens and it is very hard to deal with. Of course you have anxiety as you come to grips with it. It can be hard to feel "safe" again.
I had... Read more.
That sounds so tough! You'll find lots of support on this wonderful site...glad you're here.
Sorry to hear that you are going through this! Prayers for you!
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