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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 31, 2018

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Richard Mak posted a photo
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
6 days after Robotix surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
Impressive, that will heal nicely
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
Looking good! BTW, my scars are almost gone. They went in from the left side for you? It's interesting that no one is done exactly the same.
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
Mirror image. This is the right side
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
Hahaha! It looks very good. How is recovery going? Are you back home yet?
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
Looks great
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
Hope you heal very quickly. Sounds like you have had a tough time.
8 years ago (April 19, 2018)
Best recovery wishes...you did have a tough time! Hopeall goes smoothly from now on!
8 years ago (April 20, 2018)
Phyllis I am still in Cleveland. Gonna hang around for week before I leave. I noticed the incisions hurts more then when I just leave the hospital. They say it's from the nerve block weaning off.
8 years ago (April 22, 2018)
Richard- Glad you are recovering so well. I have robotic Feb 2017 and was so happy I had it. It takes a few weeks to get rid of the discomfort and every day you will feel better. I can barely see any of my scars and am back to my... Read more.
Richard Mak posted an update
8 years ago (April 12, 2018)
14 more goes before my repair surgery with Dr Gillinov !!
8 years ago (April 12, 2018)
So soon you will be posting after your surgery. You will be fine.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
8 years ago (April 12, 2018)
Prayers your way for a successful surgery and recovery.
8 years ago (April 12, 2018)
Here's to a speedy recovery! (Prayers for you and family, too.)
8 years ago (April 13, 2018)
Richard! Hope you make a quick recovery!
Richard Mak posted an update
8 years ago (April 9, 2018)
We made up our mind, and decided to take up Cleveland clinic's surgery date of April 13. Just 4 more days !
8 years ago (April 9, 2018)
Glad you found your surgeon. Best wishes for an easy surgery and recovery.
8 years ago (April 10, 2018)
Best wishes for a successful surgery and easy recovery from another Canadian from Ontario.

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