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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Kristine Schroeder posted an update
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
One year ago today my heart journey began with a surprise diagnosis of severe mitral valve regurgitation/flail and ruptured chords. Off I went on a path I never saw coming. There were days that were very low and days where God lifted me higher than I could have imagined. I... Read more.
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Rose Madura
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Congratulations Kristine! Great advice. So happy for you. 👍
Adam Pick
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
This just made my day!!! Thank you for your wonderful share, your smiling photo, and your excellent advice!!! 👍 ❤️😊
Timothy Andre
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Lovely photo, post and advice Kristine! You look great. God bless you 😊🙏
Amy Berger
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Thanks so much for coming back on the site to post your progress! I'm 3 weeks post surgery for aortic valve and feeling great. This site was so important to me prior to surgery, and I want to pay it forward like you are giving people encouragement. All the best!
Andrew Dial
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Great post :) you look like you're doing fantastic!
Susan Lynn
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Great to see you Kristine! Happy six-month Anniversary!! ❤️
Klara Čičić
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Wow Kristine, you look absolutely amazing, the happiness shines through that photo! Great job you've done. Happy 6 months!
Ana Brusso
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Happy six months anniversary Kristine and great post. Continued good health and God bless you
Leona Resch
3 years ago (February 17, 2023)
Kristine you look fabulous!! Glad you are doing so well and life is back to normal! Thanks for posting- makes me believe I can get there too!' 👍
Robert Miller
3 years ago (February 18, 2023)
You look great and everything you say is so true. When you go through this, even when the procedure and recovery is easy, you will get a new perspective of life. While the surgeon hopefully has fixed your heart for good, you realize how (other) things can suddenly change. I... Read more.
Leona Resch
3 years ago (February 18, 2023)
Well said Robert and Kristine! This whole experience has definitely made me look at things in a different way. Not sweat the small stuff and focus on the meaningful people and things in my life. That realization of what you have gone through is almost like a reset in some... Read more.
Donna Casaletto
3 years ago (February 18, 2023)
Thank you for this inspirational post!!!A picture is worth a thousand words and you are exuding pure Joy through that beautiful smile🥰‼️
Deena Z
3 years ago (February 18, 2023)
Looking really wonderful!!!!
Thomas Brusstar
3 years ago (February 19, 2023)
I had that same diagnosis in spring of 2018. The initial diagnosis triggered all kinds of fear, but within a few months my surgery was over and I was empowered by how the body heals. A year after the diagnosis I was kayaking in the Galápagos Islands with my family.... Read more.
Kristine Schroeder posted a photo
3 years ago (October 15, 2022)
11 weeks ago today I came home from the hospital. So happy to get back in the water this afternoon. Kayaking was a success!
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Timothy Andre
3 years ago (October 15, 2022)
Congrats Kristine! Getting back to doing the things you love is the best feeling. Thanks for the update, you're doing great. God bless you 🙏😊
Ana Brusso
3 years ago (October 15, 2022)
Wow Kristine, way to go! Continued good health and God bless you
Susan Lynn
3 years ago (October 15, 2022)
Looking fabulous, Kristine! Glad you're doing so well! ❤️
Susan Eckermann
3 years ago (October 15, 2022)
Wow, Kristine! Beautiful! Looking healthy & strong! Keep up the great work!
Rose Madura
3 years ago (October 15, 2022)
Way to go! Congratulations 🎉
Andrew Dial
3 years ago (October 16, 2022)
That is a fantastic picture, congrats!!! :)
Deena Z
3 years ago (October 16, 2022)
Kristine, you don't mess with taking on your joys in life. Right on!
Adam Pick
3 years ago (October 16, 2022)
❤️ Well this just made my day!!! Congrats Kristine!!!! ❤️
Terry Tannenbaum
3 years ago (February 22, 2023)
Wow, congrats! The water reminds me of the lakes in upstate New York!
Kristine Schroeder posted an update
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
5 weeks post op from my right side thoracotomy mitral valve repair. Started driving last week (I use hand controls) and riding my hand cycle slowly around the neighborhood. Pleural effusion is getting better. Still a bit more sore than I was expecting, but I have pretty much been transferring... Read more.
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Kimberly Eisenhut
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
You look amazing!!! So glad to see you out and about enjoying whats left of summer❤️
Susan Lynn
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
You're looking fabulous and making incredible progress! Good for you, Kristine! Keep up the good work!! ❤️
Klara Čičić
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
Yaaay Kristine, this sounds pretty amazing to me. I am so happy for you!
Timothy Andre
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
Wonderful post Kristine!! So happy to see you smile and out riding your bike. Keep being positive and thanks for sharing your update 🙏 God bless you
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
So good to see you recovering well Kristine. Sorry you still are dealing with the pleural effusion but it's getting better yeah! The soreness will get better with time. Look at you riding your bike, you look great! Thank you for your positive post and God bless you 🙏❤️
Rose Madura
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
You look so happy in this picture Kristine! Congratulations on your continued recovery. And you are very wise with your observations of not comparing yourself to others. That will help you tremendously.
Deena Z
4 years ago (August 31, 2022)
Awesome! Cool bike. You don't let things stop you, go girl!
Adam Pick
4 years ago (September 1, 2022)
Love every bit of this. The progress, the honesty, all of it. Thanks so much for sharing Kristine!!! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

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