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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 19, 2021

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Lauren Bongiovanni posted an update

4 years ago (February 26, 2022)

I have a general question for the group regarding surgery and immunity. I have received several different answers and wondered what others have been told. I received 2 COVID vaccines and a booster prior to surgery. Don't know what if any on their effectiveness rhe surgery had. Also is having... Read more.

Lilly Black

Great questions! Not sure if anyone knows how to answer them specifically since so much of acquiring Covid is a crapshoot. I know we are more at risk for infections of the heart such as endocarditis so in my mind I'm high risk. I don't want to find out how... Read more.

Lilly Black

Patsy, I totally get it! It's been really difficult. Dan and I are stuck in our house too! We feel the same way about people but he's even worse. I'm so sorry we've been so isolated but we need to keep safe! We have no idea how we will respond... Read more.

Richard Munson

I also waited a month but if they try and say another booster i may fight back.

Lauren Bongiovanni

Thank you Patsy for sharing your family story. I certainly hope all your family makes a full recovery. I appreciate your comments as it lets others know many of us are apprehensive about the u known.

Lauren Bongiovanni

Thank you to everyone for your comments and feedback. Appreciate your insights.

Lauren Bongiovanni posted an update

4 years ago (January 11, 2022)

Well made it back home after a successful surgery . YEAH ! They were able to fully repair my mitral valve. Surgery is very very exhausting and it takes forever to do anything. Not too much pain only taking Tylenol. Surprisingly it is not so much my chest that hurts... Read more.

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Lauren Bongiovanni posted an update

4 years ago (January 6, 2022)

Lauren is excited to report that she had a mitral valve repair instead of a replacement. Many thanks to Dr Kevin Hodges for a successful surgery! Anesthesia also went well!

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