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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: September 19, 2022

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Angela Meletiadis got a guestbook from Lilian Peã±A

3 years ago (March 8, 2023)

Hey Angela! How are you these days? Me, coming one year March 10, still have pain in my sternum, open heart surgery and not minimally invasive. I hope your activities day by day are improved. God Bless and stay wellðŸ¥°

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Angela Meletiadis got a guestbook from Ruth joy

3 years ago (February 13, 2023)

Hi Angela , I agree with Richard re. Trying different ways to control the pain , but I'm sure that you will have been trying lots of different things . Do you think you ? Might be overdoing physical tasks / jobs and your body is letting you know .... Read more.

Angela Meletiadis

Thanks for your response, Ruth! I was a busy bee before surgery. After surgery, I've made it a personal goal to not be pressured to do anything I don't want to do. I was given the time off from work until now (Sept-Feb) and I am a PE teacher in... Read more.

Donna Casaletto

Have youâ€™ve gone to cardiac rehab?

Angela Meletiadis

Donna, that service is not available here, even at the private hospital where I paid to have surgery. It's just never been offered through the state health care system in Greece and I was told to "walk a lot". I've been doing rehab on my own, but at least I... Read more.

Angela Meletiadis got a guestbook from Private Please

3 years ago (January 30, 2023)

Angela, The lady you know in Greece who had the mitral valve repair with the Mitra clip, you say she is 90 years old now. Can you please tell me how many years ago she had the Mitra clip put in. In other words how long has it been since... Read more.

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Angela Meletiadis

Dear Private, I just saw this note from you! I normally answer within a day, if I can. I will get that information for you. The woman is an administrator (still!) at the hospital where I had my procedure done in Thessaloniki. Give me a few days to find out.