Home > Community > Patient News Feed > Linda Mahan

Linda's Posts

Member Since: April 2, 2017

Send Linda a Guestbook

My Posts

Linda Mahan posted an update

9 years ago (June 16, 2017)

I haven't checked in for awhile but have been reading patient news. I have recently finished sending all my forms and test results to Mt. Sinai where I have an appointment with Dr. David Adams in July. I have mitral valve regurgitation that is moderate but I want to be... Read more.

Marie Myers

9 years ago (June 16, 2017)

It is not an easy journey. We have been through it and are here when you need support. I got a lot of support and encouragement here in the weeks prior to my surgery in March. Wishing you peace in your heart journey.

Linda Mahan

9 years ago (June 16, 2017)

thanks for the words of encouragement

Laura Jacobs

9 years ago (June 16, 2017)

Hi Linda, The good folks in this community have helped me a lot. It is comforting to know that the anxiety is normal and not at all a sign of weakness. No matter how much support your family provides, there is something special about the support of people experienced in... Read more.

Rita Savelis

9 years ago (June 16, 2017)

Anxiety and depression are real. As real as a broken leg, as I have said before. But can be hard for others who haven't experienced them to understand. I don't think there is anyone who is not anxious during the wait for surgery. It's hard. I verify all that you... Read more.

Civita Fahey

9 years ago (June 17, 2017)

Hi Linda this is a great place for support.. it helped me tremendously before my surgery and with questions after.. having anxiety is normal, you are human.. be afraid of the unknown is the worst kind of fear..but, from those of us who have been through it, you will do... Read more.

Pat Munn

9 years ago (June 17, 2017)

Hi Linda. You are not alone with your anxiety. I agree with others that the unknown is frightening and send you prayers and good thoughts

Linda Mahan posted an update

9 years ago (May 11, 2017)

I am need to get a second opinion. I like what I have researched about Dr. Adams at Mt. Sinai. I would appreciate any experiences or comments. Thank you

Diane Capece

9 years ago (May 12, 2017)

HI Linda. Dr. Adams did a mitral valve repair and a tricuspid valve repair last August on me. I did great and after 5- 6 weeks I was back to normal. Couldn't believe I had open heart surgery. I was 63 at the time of the surgery and in pretty... Read more.

Linda Mahan

9 years ago (May 13, 2017)

Diane thank you for responding. I need a mitral valve repair and possibly a tricuspid. Right now the mitral valve has moderate leakage and tricuspid is slight. I am in that "watchful waiting" stage. But I know that moderate can change to severe quickly and I want to know beforehand... Read more.

Diane Capece

9 years ago (May 14, 2017)

I had a consult with Dr. Adams in June and the surgery was August 2nd. He guaranteed me 100% that he would be able to repair both valves and not replace them. There was question as to whether or not my aortic valve had to be replaced but he felt... Read more.

Linda Mahan

9 years ago (May 15, 2017)

Thank you so much.....

Linda Mahan posted an update

9 years ago (May 6, 2017)

I haven't posted for a while. I am trying to find a statin that I can tolerate without all the discomfort and brain fog. I have been collecting all my medical records together. I joined a support group which is going to be helpful and now I need to get... Read more.

Upcoming Surgeries