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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Peggie Perry posted an update

5 years ago (October 15, 2020)

So after a few months of tests and preparations, and mental anxiety, I have been told that my mitral valve repair surgery has been cancelled. My TEE came back inconclusive, so yesterday I had to have a bicycle echocardiogram. That was an experience! Laying down on a table and having... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

5 years ago (October 15, 2020)

That's great news, Peggy! Some people live their entire lives with regurgitation and never require surgery. You may be one of those lucky ones! Medical advancements only improve - if you do have surgery in your future the techniques will be even better. Enjoy another year and cross that bridge... Read more.

Peggie Perry posted an update

5 years ago (September 25, 2020)

As it gets closer to my surgical date of October 20, I find myself getting more nervous. I have tons of confidence in Dr. Bolling, but am anticipating being in tremendous pain, which I don't handle real well. The notebook U of M Hospital gave me to read pretty much... Read more.

Chris Calhoun

5 years ago (September 25, 2020)

Take the drugs for the time you are in the hospital - and maybe a few after you get home - then put them down - its amazing what Tylenol can do - trust me when I tell you the waiting is the hardest part - you are going to... Read more.

Marie Myers

5 years ago (September 26, 2020)

Don't anticipate tremendous pain. I, too, was worried about it, but honestly, pain was not a huge issue. My upper back and shoulder muscles bothered me way more than my chest did. I was uncomfortable, but not in tremendous pain. Looking back, some muscle relaxants would have helped. I would... Read more.

Adam Pick

5 years ago (September 26, 2020)

Peggie, You are going to do great. The waiting is the worst part. I have known Dr. Bolling for 10 years. He is a "rockstar" mitral valve surgeon. Again, you are going to do great!!!!

Rose Madura

5 years ago (September 26, 2020)

I did not have much pain at all. It's best to take narcotic medications in the hospital and switch to extra strength Tylenol while still there. I would try to stay ahead of the pain if that makes sense.

Deena Royal

5 years ago (September 26, 2020)

Dr. Bolling did my repair and he is a rockstar like Adam said. I was nervous too but only had to take Tylenol for the majority of my 5 days. You will do great and so will he! Praying for a quick recovery for you.

Jared Takeshita

5 years ago (September 27, 2020)

I've found that anticipation of pain is often way worse than the actual pain. I was scared because I didn't know what to expect, but I think that the arthroscopic meniscectomy on my left knee was more painful than my minimally invasive robotic MV repair.

Thomas Brusstar

5 years ago (September 27, 2020)

My pain from open heart repair of my mitral valve was not as bad as I thought. The first two days you'll need some good stuff, but at 48 hours post-surgery, still in the hospital, I moved to 2 regular Tylenol every 4 hours. I found the opioids unpleasant (I... Read more.