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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Robert Frederick posted an update
1 month ago (May 27, 2026)
10th Year Anniversary from Cariac Rehab "Graduation." Ten years ago, I "graduated" from Caric Rehab following robotic mitral valve repair with Dr. Clifton Lewis (Dec 2015). I went back to celebrate 10 years with some of the current staff, two of whom had been there 10 years earlier. I will... Read more.
❤️ Pamela Gregory reacted to this
Great story and glad it is 10 and going strong.
I just read your whole story and it is inspiring and hoping to be able to implement some of your wisdom as I am heading into the unknown with my tricuspid surgery possibly soon. I have been very anxious lately as I am a single mom of a 19 year... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Kimberly, wishing you the best. The unknown can be scary but stay positive. I didn't have much time to prepare but I studied what I thought I needed to do by being healthy and in good physical shape. The recovery is so much easier if you put in the work.... Read more.
Robert Frederick posted an update
3 years ago (December 15, 2022)
😊 7 years since mitral valve surgery with Dr. Lewis. I feel great!
Congratulations Robert. Continued good health. God bless you
Happy Anniversary! Your Story is a very informative read for anyone who wants to know what going through the open heart surgery experience is like!

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