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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 9, 2017

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Vanessa Corwin posted an update

4 years ago (March 22, 2022)

Wow, a whole year has passed since I hast posted...and I have now reached the fifth anniversary of my mitral valve repair. Per my last visit to my cardiologist in December, I have now graduated to having to see her only once a year. I'm still doing my podcast, "Now,... Read more.

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Vanessa Corwin posted an update

5 years ago (March 22, 2021)

I write today on the fourth anniversary of my mitral valve repair, one year into the Covid pandemic. Can't believe we've been with this a whole year! I've had my shots and am doing well healthwise, per my most recent follow-up with my cardiologist. Things in NYC, where I live,... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Happy Anniversary! I am right behind you, with my anniversary next week. Time has gone quickly, hasn't it?

Susan Lynn

Happy 4th Anniversary, Vanessa! Wishing you many, many decades of good health and future celebrations!

Vanessa Corwin

Thanks! Yes--time sure does fly, Marie! Happy anniversary to you in advance! cheers

Vanessa Corwin posted an update

6 years ago (March 22, 2020)

I know I haven't posted for a while, but I write today on the three year anniversary of my mitral valve repair, in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. I and my fellow New Yorkers are doing our best to practice social distancing, and adjust to life without our shops,... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Congratulations on your anniversary AND retirement! Stay well.

Susan Lynn

Happy 3rd Anniversary and congratulations on your retirement! Enjoy! ❤

Kim Owen

Congratulations on your 3 year mitro surgery and retirement. How did your valve surgery go and the recovery time? I have a moderate to severe mitro leak. Not having any noticeable symptoms. I also am going for a second opinion.

Rose Madura

Congratulations. You will enjoy retirement!

Vanessa Corwin

Hi Kim, definitely get a second opinion. My MVP was severe when I had my surgery. My recovery time was 12 weeks (it was the max leave time the docs could write me up for so I took the time). My repair surgery went really well, no complications. I had... Read more.

Kim Owen

Hi Vanessa Corwin I'm glad things went well for you. I read a lot of people feel better than ever after surgery. I wonder how long a repair can last? A lifetime?