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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

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Mike M posted an update

6 years ago (February 24, 2020)

Afternoon everyone. It's been 5 months since surgery, and what an incredible difference. I'm in cardiac rehab, slowly working my way back to where I was, my stamina is almost back to where it used to be AND I feel great. My 6 month follow-up with the cardiologist is coming... Read more.

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Marie Myers

6 years ago (February 24, 2020)

That is a great feeling to actually look forward to a doctor visit! And I agree, this group has been a wonderful resource for us all...

Ann-Marie Dassler

6 years ago (February 24, 2020)

That's great! It gives me encouragement!

Joe Tarango

6 years ago (February 24, 2020)

Glad to hear! I'm at 6 months and the mental and emotional recovery is ongoing. This group has been a tremendous help and resource. Ill pray that we all keep improving!

Anonymous

6 years ago (February 25, 2020)

Good to hear your cardiac rehab is helping you get back to normal. I can't wait to go to cardiac rehab after some delays caused by insurance. I'll be 3 months post op tomorrow and feeling good with some I hope are minor issues as my left foot feeling asleep... Read more.

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (February 25, 2020)

Mike - Happy 5-Month Anniversary!! Glad you're getting your stamina back and looking forward to all the great adventures ahead. Life is good! Continued success with your recovery!

Tracy Fallu

6 years ago (February 26, 2020)

Happiest 5 ♥️ Months to you!

Jennifer Winslow

6 years ago (February 26, 2020)

That's wonderful! Keep up the great work at rehab. I'm sure you will get an excellent report from the doctor. I love hearing success stories like yours

Mike M posted an update

6 years ago (November 18, 2019)

Hi everyone! Just had my second OHS on 1-Oct-2019 to have my Mitral Valve replaced with a St. Jude valve. My Aortic valve was replaced with a St. Jude valve when I was a kid. Does anyone else have a double valve replacement? If so, what is your exercise regimen?... Read more.

Rita Savelis

6 years ago (November 21, 2019)

I had 2 valves replaced with mechanical valves and a third valve (tricuspid) repaired and also received a pacemaker all at the same time 5 yrs ago at age 53. My recovery was long and I felt tired for at least a year. I wasn't told not to exercice. I... Read more.

Mike M

6 years ago (December 22, 2019)

thank you!!

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