Will find out 4/19/18 about my having to have my mitral valve repaired/replaced after having another eccho 4/10/18 I am a nervous wreck/not looking forward ...Read more
Will find out 4/19/18 about my having to have my mitral valve repaired/replaced after having another eccho 4/10/18 I am a nervous wreck/not looking forward to this surgery. My husband had open heart surgery and passed 4/10113 ...he had 4 bypass surgery so you can see why I'm anxious. I'm 85 in good health according to my dr... But still scared...I've been reading what there's have said and I must say helpful
Debra Langford Like Brenda said just pray and think positive. I’m wondering because of your age are they talking ... Read more
Debra Langford Like Brenda said just pray and think positive. I’m wondering because of your age are they talking minimally invasive ?
Don L Is Mitral Clip on option according to your Cardiologist? This is much less invasive and intended fo ... Read more
Don L Is Mitral Clip on option according to your Cardiologist? This is much less invasive and intended for older patients. Also, worth getting other opinions from surgeons. Where do you live?
Susan Killian My M-I-L is 84 and had OHS last year for a triple bypass. Now she is planning a beach vacation! She ... Read more
Susan Killian My M-I-L is 84 and had OHS last year for a triple bypass. Now she is planning a beach vacation! She has been my inspiration while waiting for my mitral valve replacement on April 11! I was a wreck but now just anxious to get it done. Prayers for you, A good support group with lots of prayers and this site have been my saving grace, hang in there, this community is pulling for you!
Carmel Power It must be very frightening for you. This is where you have to trust your surgeon and his team. All t ... Read more
Carmel Power It must be very frightening for you. This is where you have to trust your surgeon and his team. All the best. C
Rose Madura Its alk very scary. But if you are in good health otherwise, you should have a good outcome. Rememb ... Read more
Rose Madura Its alk very scary. But if you are in good health otherwise, you should have a good outcome. Remember that the doctors do this every day with a very high success rate. I will be praying for you to have peace about it. God bless you. You are very strong!!
Barbara Wood I also wondered if you had considered the mitraclip? Best wishes to you Marion!
