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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Sharon Behl posted an update

2 years ago (February 20, 2024)

I received positive news from yesterday's check up with my cardiologist. My lungs are finally clear. She said the irregular heartbeat is normal at this stage of healing as is my need for a touch of Losartan to keep my blood pressure down. I graduate cardiac rehab next week and... Read more.

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Valerie Allen

2 years ago (February 20, 2024)

So happy for you, Sharon!

Evelyn Buttram

2 years ago (February 20, 2024)

Sharon, thank you for your uplifting comments.

Laurent G

2 years ago (February 20, 2024)

Great news Sharon, and thank you for the feedback. I was operated 3 month ago and have a lot of irregular heartbeats too 😉

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (February 20, 2024)

Super Yay, Sharon. (Will be emailing you)

Rose Madura

2 years ago (February 20, 2024)

Sharon, so glad you are doing well! You are right, it's a journey. 🪖👍💪❤️🩹

Sharon Behl

2 years ago (February 22, 2024)

Thank you everyone!

Sharon Behl posted an update

2 years ago (January 27, 2024)

At almost 2 months post mitral & tricuspid repair, I suddenly have intermittent low heart rate around 40-42. In response, the cardiologist took me off metoprolol, kept me on 12.5 mg Losartan for post-op high blood pressure, and taped a heart monitor to me last Thursday for a 7 day... Read more.

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (January 27, 2024)

Isn't that funny how we are flanking the spectrum - Still too high here - 100 bpm sometimes, and you are too low. Where is our moderation? I will write you a note Sharon... p.s. how many minutes are you on treadmill. I have yet to start cardiac rehab. Doing... Read more.

Larry Peterson

2 years ago (January 28, 2024)

Sharon, my post-surgery heart rate often dipped into the mid 40's. My cardiologist cut the metoprolol dose from 100mg twice daily to 50mg extended release, left me on 25mg losartan, and that seemed to take care of it - 50's and 60's most of the time now. Trick is to... Read more.

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (January 28, 2024)

Yes ! Finding those sweet spots is hard and key!

Sharon Behl

2 years ago (January 30, 2024)

Thanks guys. I see we are all just adjusting in our own ways!

Dawn Neal

2 years ago (April 25, 2024)

J Alexander, my heart rate is still in the 100's, but sometimes into 90's at rest. I'm now 3 months post op and will have an echocardiogram tomorrow in Denver. I am doing rehab 3 times a week and it is so helpful! I have another month to go.

Sharon Behl posted an update

2 years ago (January 14, 2024)

This is a musical shout out to all heart warriors, especially my sternotomy buddies. https://youtu.be/8hAU4c2Bgdg?si=uwR4zfErK1IhdaWI A friend sent me this tender and beautiful song by Bonnie Medicine called Crack Me Wide Open. At first I laughed nervously at the title, but by the end of the song, I was a... Read more.

Bonnie Medicine ''Crack Me Open'' (official music video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=uwR4zfErK1IhdaWI

A song and ceremony of heartbreak, grief, and acknowledgment of the pain&bliss in every moment, available if we are wide open to receive. PLEASE SUPPORT GRAS...

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Karen Hommel

2 years ago (January 14, 2024)

Thank you for sharing, my incision is over 8 inches. They really cracked me open. I wear it proudly.

Dawn Neal

2 years ago (January 14, 2024)

Quick question! I am scheduled for minimally invasive mitral valve repair or replacement on 1/23/24. In trying to plan for my recovery at home, how long do you folks think my husband needs to stay home with me? He wants to visit his mother for her 95th bday about 3... Read more.

Valerie Allen

2 years ago (January 14, 2024)

Beautiful! I was just going to say it reminds me of Rising Appalachia, then I saw the credits! Thanks for sharing. 💕

Renee Leunig

2 years ago (January 14, 2024)

I am just 6 months post mitral valve replacement with a sternotomy. Initially , I was thrown back when my surgeon, Dr Marc Gillinov , Chairman of Thoracic Surgery @ the Cleveland Clinic recommended sternotomy . I had read so much about minimally invasion surgeries, but I chose to accept... Read more.

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (January 14, 2024)

Dawn - 3 weeks is kind of a turning point for more independence and ability to do more, and if you do not have sternal precautions from minimally invasive, then you may be okay to be solo.