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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 18, 2026

Member Since: September 18, 2026

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Marvin Sher posted an update

3 weeks ago (October 20, 2026)

Hi Heart Valve Warriors- it's Marv, I'm 71& in need of a mitral valve repair.Currently undergoing pre surgical testing & next week my Surgeon's office will call to schedule the surgery. I like to bike,hike & walk( I'm retired) & have some questions for you. But first I want to... Read more.

Richard Munson

3 weeks ago (October 20, 2026)

You almost answered your own question at the end but i was 79 and had minimally invasive mitral repair with maze. It took many months before i felt 100%. I was also in pretty good shape prior to the surgery. Just do what you are told by the doctors and... Read more.

Klara Čičić

3 weeks ago (October 20, 2026)

Hahaha Richard, good one. I am in a diferent age group but maybe this could be useful, it took me a year to feel 100% and after 2-3 years I can say I felt even better than before, so definitely improved normal. I am doing aerobic excersizes so that is... Read more.

Marvin Sher

3 weeks ago (October 20, 2026)

Thanks Klara & Richard. Klara thanks for the advice & your timeline in terms of what to expect post surgery. Richard thank you too for your post & advice- also like your sense of humor😀! Now if I can just survive surgery, sounds like there's an eventual light at the... Read more.

Klara Čičić

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

I am sure you will. The anticipation is the worst.

Richard Munson

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

You will be fine and look back at it and be grateful you feel better. I can honestly say my recent turp surgery for enlarged prostate was more painful. Best of luck and don’t expect instant gratification. It will come as your body adjusts. And it will.

Marvin Sher

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

That's reassuring Richard.And yes Klara, the waiting is the hardest part. Also even though I know I'm in good hands, still worry that maybe my heart will stop working or explode or something during or after the surgery( just kidding, a little). Anyway thanks you two!

Richard Munson

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

If i hear any unusual sounds, i’ll know it exploded. Lol.

Rose Madura

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

Marvin, I might be the exception rather than the rule, but it probably took me a full year to recover. I ended up having lots of complications. But slow and steady wins the race. Follow the advice of Richard and Klara. Odds are in your favor. Your present exercise regimen... Read more.

Marvin Sher

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

Thanks Rose for the encouraging words.Good luck & continued success in your recovery. - I guess we expect the worse( exploding hearts) & hope & pray for the best- right Richard?!😀

Peter Florance

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

I had minimally invasive surgery August 4th. In many ways I already feel better that pre-surgery. I do have faster resting heart rate which they are treating with a Beta Blocker and occasional PVC.

Marvin Sher

3 weeks ago (October 21, 2026)

Hi Peter- I read your posts, wow, your recovery was unbelievable!Sounds like you do/did alot of walking. Are you doing any other physical activities?Two months post op what restrictions do you currently have? I think everyone who will/ or just went through surgery hope for the same outcome as yours!

Marvin Sher posted an update

1 month ago (October 7, 2026)

Shout out to Tracy Buster who was having mitral valve repair surgery this past Monday. Hope everything went well,& you have a full & speedy recovery. Let us know how you're doing.

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Lori Williams

1 month ago (October 7, 2026)

Hope you are healing well Tracy! We are all pulling for you for a speedy recovery!🩷

Marvin Sher posted an update

1 month ago (September 18, 2026)

Hi all- Wonderful joining this amazing community.I was just recently diagnosed w/severe mitral valve regurgitation. I live in Nj ( Jersey Shore actually :), I met w/Dr Mark Anderson at Hackensack Med Ctr, & he would do a minimal invasive robotic assisted surgery. Though I liked him alot, I have... Read more.

Richard Munson

1 month ago (September 18, 2026)

There is an excellent article on the Cleveland clinic web page on the advantages and disadvantages of robotic surgery in general. More advantages i would say. There is a doctor behind the joystick however. Always get a second opinion and pick a doctor that does a high number of your... Read more.

Marvin Sher

1 month ago (September 18, 2026)

Thanks Richard for your advice. I did meet w/a couple of other excellent cardiac surgeons who do the procedure via sternotomy.

Deena Z

1 month ago (September 18, 2026)

Marvin, do you review his metrics? Meaning how many MV repairs he does annually and the outcomes of such? Dont hesitate to ask. It’s your body and life.

Marvin Sher

1 month ago (September 18, 2026)

Hi Deena- He said he did about 100/year, & morbidity was very low,less than 1%. I liked him & hispresentation alot, but I just haven't seen alot of verification of him besides google. You mentioned you had your mitral valve repaired too- what kind of procedure did you have& how... Read more.

Deena Z

1 month ago (September 18, 2026)

Looked up your doctor. He is a Mitral Foundation recommended surgeon. That’s very good. I think you might mean less than one percent mortality, vs morbidity? Either way, check, good! With robotic surgery, i would ask for all stats, such as rehospitalizations, ER visits, etc, but I lean on the... Read more.

Marvin Sher

1 month ago (September 19, 2026)

Hi Deena- thank you for getting that information on Dr Anderson, very much appreciated.I hope your surgery went well & your recovery as well. I've heard of Dr Adams, but thought his "specialty" was also minimal invasive robotic assisted surgery. Did you know in advance you would need the sternum... Read more.

Deena Z

1 month ago (September 19, 2026)

Robotic/through the ribs was not an option for me, given the severe calcification on my MV. - creates a high- risk surgery. I get your not wanting your sternum to be “touched”. - not as painful as one would think, but a much longer healing time. Dr Adams usually does... Read more.

Marvin Sher

1 month ago (September 20, 2026)

Glad to hear everything went well & turned out great. Continued success

Deena Z

1 month ago (September 20, 2026)

Thank you. You will be there sometime soon too:). It’s such a foreign territory that it is hard to wrap your head around it all. And…Keep your protein levels up in the meantime, helps post-surgery.

Marvin Sher

1 month ago (September 21, 2026)

Hi Deena- thanks for being in touch. Another question for you( or anyone else who reads this)- how long post surgery, especially given potential post op problems did you feel like you returned to full recovery& strength again?Did you return to full recovery or are still lingering issues post surgery?... Read more.

Deena Z

1 month ago (September 22, 2026)

I was in cardiac rehab six weeks after surgery. Excellent experience, because i could push myself on the trend mill and stationary bike, while being all hooked up to BP, etc, halter. I felt 80 percent at 3 months. You probably will do better than that. One potential longer- term... Read more.

Marvin Sher

1 month ago (September 22, 2026)

Do you know- how severe is the damage & is that permanent or temporary nerve damage?

Deena Z

1 month ago (September 23, 2026)

It’s in the very minority of cases, usually temp, but I dont have the stats. I mentioned it to you not to make you more nervous, but to discuss with the surgeon and keep him on his toes:)

Marvin Sher

1 month ago (September 23, 2026)

I'm just overall nervous about the procedure. It's good hearing about the potential complications- so they're not unexpected if they occur. I don't remember who, but someone posted 2 graphs- the patient expectation, which shows a linear arrow going up,& then the real outcome which shows outcomes going sideways, up... Read more.

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