Sophia Ridley
Rich, that's wonderful news. May your recovery be smooth and progressive!
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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation
Member Since: October 21, 2015
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Rich Fogel posted a photo
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
I'm pleased to announce that I'm back home from the hospital after a successful mitral valve repair! They even sent me home with serial numbers for my new, improved parts! This is only the first step on the long road to recovery, but it's a big one.
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Lynee Casper
Glad you are going home. It's got to be encouraging to have the road of healing ahead of you, and the surgery behind you. Sending you positive thoughts for a solid recovery.
Tammy Pilcher
Congratulations Rich! God bless!
Donna Gavin
Congrats, Rich! I had the mitral valve repair in June, and I have a plastic ring and a couple of Gortex chordae. What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger :)
Christine Oliva
Congratulations Rich! We'll keep our fingers crossed for your continued recovery. Take care of yourself and keep on going forward. Yea, you are home!
(big day for us heart patients)
Kimberly Biddick
Congrats! So glad to hear that you are home and doing well!!
Rich Fogel posted an update
10 years ago (October 28, 2015)
This is Rich's wife, Marilyn, happily reporting that his surgery this morning was successful! The doctor was able to repair his mitral valve - hooray! - and pronounced it "a solid repair job"! He also clipped the left atrial appendage. The breathing tube is out, and Rich is resting comfortably,... Read more.
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Kimberly Biddick and Susan Wozniak reacted to this
best wishes and prayers on your recovery try cardio rehab it helps the healing process
That is just great news! Sending him good wishes and prayers for a smooth recovery.
So glad to hear things went well today.
Great news! Keep the good reports coming.
Great news! Prayers for a speedy recovery!
Outstanding News! Wishing a quick recovery.
It is always so good to hear when there is another successful surgery. Prayers for all those facing their upcoming surgeries.
Great news, Marilyn! Continued prayers for healing!
On the healing side now!!! Thanks for taking the time to keep us posted! Our best to you and your family!!!
Awesome news! The first thing I told my wife to tell me when I awoke was "repair or replace?" Fortunately, the MV was repaired. Praying for a speedy recovery!
Wonderful news!
Bravo - I'm 24 days out from MV repair and hope Rich has an uneventful recovery.
Awesome news!!!
Fantastic. He'll b up and around in no time.
Drn
That is such good news! Wishing him a continued strong recovery!
Great news! Thanks for letting us know.
Rich is doing well on Day 2 post-op. He moved to the step-down unit yesterday morning, and just had his chest tubes removed today! He's super tired and sleepy, but he's looking forward to walking more later in the day. Reading the posts from his fellow patients here has helped... Read more.
Yep day two was still rough. And day three. After that it gets a lot better. I was wed and by sat was feeling pretty good. As he feels better make sure he doesn't over do it. I felt so good I started bending over to shave. Moving things and... Read more.
Rich Fogel posted an update
10 years ago (October 24, 2015)
Hello, everyone! I'm posting today for the first time (4 days before my surgery), but my wife has been following the HVS news feed closely and reporting on your insights for the past couple of months. The discussions about tissue vs. mechanical valves and what to expect during recovery have... Read more.
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Jean Knappik reacted to this
Yes Richard Iam also having my appendage clipped. It is one of the places where bloodclots form. My surgery is on October 29th. Best wishes for your recovery, you asany otherside are in my prayers
Thanks, Claire, and good luck to you in your surgery!
you will do fine heart brother will keep you in my prayers for a great surgery and recovery i know the valve choice is a very hard decision to make they all will do the job it is just a life style decision even then they will still both do... Read more.
Thanks, Steven! The valve choice did come down to lifestyle; I don't want to be on Coumadin forever, so I'm opting for a porcine tissue valve if replacement is necessary, but hoping they can repair instead. Plus, the ticking of a mechanical valve would probably drive my wife crazy!
Rich, good luck tomorrow and in your recovery. As we ole valve takers say "see you on the other side." Its been 14 days since I received my 2nd chance, and yes it has been worth it even with the discomfort and inconvenience. My thoughts are with you and your... Read more.
Rich-I believe there is no wrong choice and also that your surgeon will be honest usually in letting you know if he thinks one or the other might be best for you. Also, with the technology moving along as fast as it does, many of us have been saying that... Read more.
Best wishes to you for tomorrow Rich you will be in my prayers
Thanks, Christine and Terrie! Your support means a lot! And Claire, best of luck to you tomorrow!
Rich, best to you, in surgery, and in recovery!
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