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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

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Renee Leunig posted an update

3 years ago (August 23, 2023)

Tomorrow will be 6 weeks post MVR. I've been walking since 7/30 struggling to do 15 minutes. Now, I'm easily doing a minimum of 30 minutes, approximately 1.5 miles and maintaining an average heart rate of about 118. I started my cardiac rehab program on 8/21and expect to make greater... Read more.

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Jill Porter

3 years ago (August 23, 2023)

Thank you for this. My surgery is next Tuesday at Yale New Haven Hospital and its good to hear an encouraging story.

Ana Brusso

3 years ago (August 23, 2023)

Great news Renee. Continued good health and recovery. God bless you

Rose Madura

3 years ago (August 23, 2023)

Wonderful news Renee!

Delise Becker

3 years ago (August 23, 2023)

So glad to hear that you are feeling better and enjoying walking. Best wishes for continued progress and healing.

Deena Z

3 years ago (August 24, 2023)

The best feeling ever to be where you are, Renee. -- on the other side of the tunnel and walking strong. Congrats.

Grace Mason

3 years ago (August 24, 2023)

Renee, so good to hear how much better you are feeling. ❤️

Pamela Gregory

3 years ago (August 24, 2023)

Great news!!!

Renee Leunig

3 years ago (August 27, 2023)

Thank you all for the continued encouragement 💓

Renee Leunig posted an update

3 years ago (August 7, 2023)

3 weeks 4 days post op Hoping to eliminate Tylenol completely by week 4 or 8/10 Enjoying the back rubs with CBD oil from my husband, so I won't share that I'm pretty much pain free. I wake up aching from sleeping like a board but feel better once I... Read more.

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Rose Madura

3 years ago (August 7, 2023)

Sounds like you are doing well. As is often said on this site. Slow and steady wins the race. Regarding taste, my taste buds were messed up for several months but it all went back to normal. It's a journey. And you are doing well. Nap when you need to... Read more.

Rita Savelis

3 years ago (August 8, 2023)

It's strange how OHS can affect taste buds. Your whole body, hormones and organs has been through this ordeal and needs time to recover. I didn't really desire any food for a long time - just ate because it's what one does. I especially did not want anything sweet. Be... Read more.

Klara Čičić

3 years ago (August 8, 2023)

You are doing great. Take one step at a time. My taste came back after 2 weeks, but each person is different. It is completely normal and it will come back! Take care.

STEPHEN MORRIS

3 years ago (August 9, 2023)

I remember I was blaming hospital food...I was so disappointed when my first meal at home had that "metallic" taste as well. But it does come back to normal.

Dana Eyre

3 years ago (August 10, 2023)

I found that once you're back up to close to normal in activities the body starts to reconnect everything... 6 weeks for me...

Katherine Jensen

3 years ago (August 10, 2023)

My taste and appetite came back after 3 weeks or so… could have went a little longer as far as I was concerned,, ( for the weight loss)!😊

Pam Schroeder

3 years ago (August 10, 2023)

My sister says here taste came back after she got off the blood thinner…hope that helps Good luck

Robert Miller

3 years ago (August 11, 2023)

Back pain from laying on my back after surgery was my biggest issue. I guess I should have asked for back massages from my wife... I slept on our reclining couch for the first couple of weeks (btw, that's a good excuse to purchase a bed with reclining function). I... Read more.

Joanna Politi

3 years ago (August 11, 2023)

I'm glad to hear you're doing well! I had my surgery 2 years ago and boy do I wish I knew about this site back then!

Cathleen Weed

3 years ago (August 11, 2023)

Anhedonia after open heart surgery can affect appetite. I found that it's important to only eat foods you crave and not worry so much right now about the type of food. This will help you regain an appetite. Your cardiac rehab will help you so much in several ways. It... Read more.

Danny Mahoney

3 years ago (August 11, 2023)

Luckily I had no taste issues. I'm 8 months post surgery with no side affects except for slight neuropathy on my right side. Best of luck and keep pushing forward!

Renee Leunig

3 years ago (August 23, 2023)

Thanks to everyone who shared thoughts and experiences with taste buds. I've recovered my taste. Much easier to over indulge, but I've tried to remain mindful. Don't mean to be rude, but I haven't figured out how to reply to a comment.

Renee Leunig posted an update

3 years ago (August 5, 2023)

4 weeks 2 days post op. Working to build endurance before cardio rehab starts on 8/11. Beginning to feel improvement. No longer feeling like I'm struggling for oxygen. Heart rate only slightly increased, whereas before surgery it would shoot up to 150 just taking a leisurely walk and I felt... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

3 years ago (August 5, 2023)

Sounds like great progress, Renee! Congrats! If your cardiac rehab class is like mine, they'll start you really slowly. As a couch potato, I found the initial classes pretty easy. As long as your blood pressure and heart rate are within acceptable levels, they will increase the challenges slowly. Good... Read more.

Jill Porter

3 years ago (August 5, 2023)

Sounds like your doing great!

Deena Z

3 years ago (August 6, 2023)

What a great feeling! Congrats, Renee. Welcome to warrior-hood.😊