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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Kim Mickelson posted an update

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

And I just started cardiac rehab yesterday....intake is low due to COVID in Houston. And, I have been doing a lot on my own, so I am wondering if I need to stay in the formal rehab program. Any suggestions? I have been on my stationary bike (a surgery gift... Read more.

Richard Munson

I never started it due to covid and to be honest i am glad i did. I am a self motivator with my own treadmill and i use it religiously every day. My p.t. The first week after surgery said walking was the best. The whole idea i think is... Read more.

Joshua Rosenfeld

I just finished my cardiac rehab in st louis. I highly recommend it, especially because they monitor you during exercise which is much safer than being on your own.

June Suica Blaszkiewicz

I did the same about two months ago. Cardiac rehab was about 30 min. from my home, and because of limited staff, because of Covid, I really was not getting much exercise in. So I now ride my bike at home every other day and walks. Had my exam, and... Read more.

Marie Myers

I did the whole program, but honestly, I could have done the similar work outs at home. My surgery was almost 5 years ago, so Covid was not a factor. It is reassuring though, that the nurses are monitoring you for arrhythmias during your work outs. If I had to... Read more.

Helge Volden

I completed the cardiac rehab program after my OHS. I feel It helped me get back in shape post surgery. The great thing is that you are supervised and monitored. I knew I wasn't over doing or under doing anything. I would feel safe in a health care setting. I... Read more.

Richard Munson

I asked my visiting first week home p.t. About not going to rehab and was concerned about covid. She sensed i was not going to go but use my in house treadmill. She said my body would tell me if i was doing too much.

Kim Mickelson

Awesome, thanks, everyone!

Kim Mickelson posted an update

4 years ago (October 18, 2021)

4 weeks post-surgery for mitral valve repair. Recovery has been, in my view, astonishingly fast--faster than I expected. This website and community gave me a lot of tips on what to do in the hospital and now that I'm out. My current questions though, are about the incision and scar.... Read more.

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J H Mattingly

Sounds like you are doing great Kim! Very happy to hear. My incision was also a bit itchy and bumpy for a while. I just used the soap they recommended and it healed very well with really no special anything. It healed very well and is barely noticeable.

Joseph Heinzmann

1/12/21 surgery - bumps gone for some time now. My skin is fair so there are dark spots from the incisions.

Kim Mickelson

Thanks for the encouragement and updates. My Doctor SIL tells me in six months, the scar won't be noticeable. But I am nordic fair, so I wonder. In the end, it is part of me. A friend recommended aloe vera (direct from the plant) but I'm Leary of doing anything... Read more.

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