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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

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Mark Caswell posted an update

3 years ago (November 18, 2022)

Hi all, I had Aortic Valve Replacement in 2016 and Mitral Valve Repair in 2018. I am now having a cardiac ablation next week for A-Fib and Atrial Flutter. Have many of you valve surgery patients developed A-fib years after the surgeries? If so have you had an ablation? Had... Read more.

Rose Madura

3 years ago (November 18, 2022)

I had an ablation in 2007 for SVT but it was unrelated to surgery which was 10 years later... I'm assuming the process is the same and I recovered well from it. I'm sorry you have to go through this...

Marie Myers

3 years ago (November 18, 2022)

My uncle had a successful ablation for a fib several years ago. Wishing you an easy time with the procedure!

Greg Lewis

3 years ago (November 18, 2022)

Not me, but a cousin had it done for his afib. Fixed him.

Miriam St.Clair

3 years ago (November 19, 2022)

I haven't had an ablation but I go in for evaluation of my post-surgical afib on December 1st. My afib developed immediately after surgery. I hope all goes well for you and that the ablation takes care of the afib.

Mark Caswell posted a photo

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Almost 2 weeks post op and resting in the recliner. Feeling great after mitral valve repair.

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Judy Shaw

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Looking good!

Susan Lynn

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Glad your recovery is going so well! Continued success, Mark!

Ivana Okereke

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Fantastic! Mine is tomorrow, hope it goes as well.

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (June 10, 2018)

Wonderful news. You look great!

John Lant

8 years ago (June 11, 2018)

Glad your recovery is coming along fantastically. The hard part is the waiting for the surgery, but once it is over and you start feeling much better you are glad you had it done. Heal up well & God Bless.

Wanda Mroz

8 years ago (July 20, 2018)

So happy to hear your recovery is going smoothly. You are looking pretty healthy! 👍🏻

Mark Caswell posted an update

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Just a little sore. Did a good amount of walking yesterday as well. Happy to be home but feeling the emotional affects of long week. All the best friends

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Susan Lynn

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Great news! Glad you're home. Speedy recovery, Mark!

Marie Myers

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Yes. It is a huge surgery, and it will take time to recover physically and emotionally. Gotta be great to be home, though!

Jean Hochevar

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Glad to hear that you are doing well, gives the rest of us hope!

Chris Purvis

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Glad your doing well Mark. I can only imagine the emotional side of it but your home and that's got to feel great.

Judy Shaw

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Happy to hear your home and doing well. Rest and not over stress yourself. Best wishes.

Kim Lonergan

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Glad your surgery went so well and that you are home to continue your recovery! Wishing you good days ahead!

Mark Caswell

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Thanks all. I really forgot the emotional toll it takes since my last surgery.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

I am just starting to get over the emotional trauma of finding out I needed heart surgery. Can't imagine how hard it was to hear that AFTER you have already had 1 surgery! That alone is hard. It has taken me a while to not anticipate "bad" news with every... Read more.

Nikki Escue

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Mark, Congratulations on getting to come home. Happy to hear that you are up and walking around. Be thankful for that, not all of us are able to do that. However, the emotional impact that this journey brings, does take its toll. I pray for your speedy recovery, emotionally and... Read more.

Mark Caswell

8 years ago (June 3, 2018)

Very thankful!!!

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