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Diagnosis: Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: April 7, 2021

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Brody Sheffer got a guestbook from Jeanette Reardon

1 year ago (November 30, 2024)

Hi Brody! I have Dr. Cleveland as my surgeon at Anschutz. I'll be getting a bio valve. What was your experience like?

Brody Sheffer

That's funny because that was my surgeon! He was great. I had some complications after the surgery due to having a reaction to the heparin but otherwise my experience went well (all things considered). I had to monitor lifting things and whatnot afterwards but I progressed nicely over the ongoing... Read more.

Jeanette Reardon

Dr.Cleveland says I "will like him more in a month" when I'm not in as much pain/discomfort. He's been pretty supportive and even visited me twice during my hospital stay. Ironically I haven't noticed any changes regarding my heart or better blood flow, my brain and body seem to focus... Read more.

Brody Sheffer

I'm so sorry to hear that you are struggling with pain! That can be pretty debilitating. Luckily I did not struggle with that as much as you appear to be. It is weird having that scar on your chest and waiting for that to heal. It will get better in... Read more.