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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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11 years ago (September 28, 2015)

11.5 weeks post Mitral Valve Repari (minimally invasive) I was able to hike 6+ miles on the Path of Gods in Italy! We literally walked 1000's of stairs and it felt so good to be able to do it!

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Jacqueline Cook

11 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Congratulations Susan! That's awesome!

Alma Mater

11 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Wow, that's inspiring! Congratulations!

Elaine Cutri

11 years ago (September 28, 2015)

That's wonderful!

Susan Wozniak posted an update

11 years ago (August 23, 2015)

I was wondering if anyone has kayaked after their mitral valve repair and how soon after the surgery was it safe? My cardio rehab people don't seem to have an answer for me if it is safe. I had the minimally invasive MVR through the right side. Thank you!

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Daniel Spurgeon

11 years ago (August 23, 2015)

I don't know how it translates to kayaking, but I was released to bicycling in the mountains six weeks after my valve sparing aortic root replacement. You can see my older posts and photos in my journal.

Steven A Husted

11 years ago (August 24, 2015)

i would not rush it but exercise it and give it time to heal each person is different i would give it at least three to six months

Susan Wozniak

11 years ago (August 24, 2015)

Thank you everyone. Guess I will wait and see...

Susan Wozniak posted an update

11 years ago (July 16, 2015)

What a difference two weeks can make! I have very little pain- occassionally it feels like my heart is lurching and I get a burning sensation similar to when they removed the pacemaker wires. I am walking 3-5 miles a day (if its not too muggy). Still very tired at... Read more.

Donna Gavin

11 years ago (July 16, 2015)

I had a mitral valve repair and started cardiac rehab this week, though I could have started 2 weeks sooner Ask your nurse or doctor when you can start.. I'd ask to be taken off of the Lasix. I was on it for 10 days post op. They put me... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (July 16, 2015)

Congratulations, Susan, on a great recovery! God bless!

Susan Wozniak

11 years ago (July 16, 2015)

Thank you! Had horrible water retention so still need the Lasix....

Paul Rose

11 years ago (July 17, 2015)

Congratulations on your recovery progress. You're doing really well walking that far only a months after surgery, no wonder you are tired at night 😀. During my recovery from MV Repair (3years ago) I found it hard to be patient and not push too hard - but slow and steady... Read more.

Susan Wozniak

11 years ago (July 17, 2015)

Thanks Paul. That makes total sense the way you explained the heart trying to get back to notmal. I am trying to be patient. Will get checked out for the first time since leaving the hospital next week. I take my Lasix in the am. Have a great day!

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