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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 20, 2017

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Julie Perrigo posted an update

9 years ago (April 1, 2017)

9 days post mv repair surgery and feeling good.

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Kathy Blank

9 years ago (April 1, 2017)

Glad you are feeling great Julie! Keep up the good work! I found out that I had a hole in my heart also and it was repaired during my MV Repair!

Julie Perrigo

9 years ago (April 3, 2017)

Thank You Kathy Blank

Julie Perrigo posted an update

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

I am new to this group and nervous about my valve repair surgery this Thursday. I have all confidence in my team. Thought I had about 10 more years until I needed it repaired because I had no symptoms and was otherwise healthy. Was hospitalized in January with an infection... Read more.

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Matthew Russo

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Hi Julie, welcome to the group! Well done on putting your faith and trust in your surgical team, that helps immensely with your mindset when preparing for surgery. Also, try to focus on the outcome of the surgery and your recovery - this will help the anxiety you are currently... Read more.

Clare Auten

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Sending prayers your way for Thursday. I had less than 10 days notice on my surgery. But that was more than 3 yrs ago. Still ticking.

Vanessa Corwin

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

That's what I'm doing, focusing on recovery. My surgery is tomorrow.

Steve Farthing

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Getting the mitral repair before having symptoms is in your favor for preventing future problems.

Linda Barclay

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Who is your surgeon and what hospital are you going to?

Kathy Blank

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Julie- sending LOT of positive thoughts and prayers for fully successful repair! Short wait time= short fret time!

Julie Perrigo

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Thanks everyone- and Linda my surgery is at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach California and my surgeon is Dr. Caffarelli.

Wanda Mroz

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Best of luck Julie. It'll be fine. Good to get it behind you so you can heal. If you have questions ask. Successful surgery and uneventful recovery to you.💞🙏🏻

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