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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

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7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

ICU after open heart surgery Aug 2016

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Michael Keefe

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

That was 3 years ago to repair aortic aneurism and aortic valve. Fast forward to today and looks like they are going to have to do a "redo" as aortic valve and mitral valve moderate to severe regurgitation. Not looking forward to this again :-(

Kimberly Brown

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

I am so sorry to hear that. Any idea why that has happened?

Susan Lynn

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

So sorry to read that news. Are they re-repairing your valves or recommending replacement?

Kevin Shackelford

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

Wow. Sorry to hear this.

Marie Myers

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

That is tough news to hear. Prayers going out to you.

Petey Bello

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

Wow, sorry you have to go through the surgery again. Stay strong and prayers go out to you.

Rob Sparling

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

Stay strong! Your courage inspires! ❤️💪

Mike Roskowinski

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

Sorry to hear Michael. I know that this is not fun to go through surgery and the recovery can seem so long. Prayers to you and your family

Rose Madura

7 years ago (June 21, 2019)

I'm sorry to hear you must have another surgery. I understand why you don't want to go through it again. Try to stay strong and upbeat. When is the surgery going to be?

Leslie Terjesen

7 years ago (June 22, 2019)

Sorry to hear that you need surgery again. Prayers, good thoughts to you!

Gerald Poulton

7 years ago (June 22, 2019)

Sad to say a lot of times valve repairs don't last long, I don't envy you but you have done it once and you can do it again 👍 stay strong 🙏

Michael Keefe

7 years ago (June 26, 2019)

Thank you for the concern and responses. Met with another surgeon Monday and recommending replacing both aortic & mitral with mechanical valves. Figured I was healthy enough to withstand another sternotomy and confidant the mech valves would be last procedure I'd need in my lifetime. Blood thinners of course but... Read more.

Michael Keefe

7 years ago (June 26, 2019)

Since we had an overseas vacation already booked, surgery later part of Sept or early Oct this year.

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