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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 4, 2021

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George Gardopee got a guestbook from Maria Demarco

1 year ago (March 9, 2025)

Hi, George! I wanted to know your thoughts on the Air BNB that you had. I am looking to go that route as I have 4 small pups and none of the onsite hotels allow pets. How was your experience with the neighborhood and your wife traveling from there to... Read more.

George Gardopee

Hi Maria. The AirBnB worked very well for us. Our (adult) son traveled with us to help with driving, so we would have had to book two hotel rooms otherwise. We waited a little too long to book so the AirBnB selection at the time was not great. We ended... Read more.

Valerie Allen

Maria, if you are looking for housing near Cleveland clinic, J Alexander Lassally may have a recommendation.

George Gardopee got a guestbook from Maria Demarco

1 year ago (March 4, 2025)

George, thank you so much for reaching out! I just read all of your posts and I am so glad that you were able to document your journey. On a side note, I grew up in Philly also! I was diagnosed in 03' after an infection in my wisdom tooth.... Read more.

George Gardopee

Maria - I wouldnâ€™t have too much concern about Sr Gillinovâ€™s fellows in the OR. Iâ€™m not sure how the robotic surgery works since I had a full sternotomy, but I suspect fully-qualified surgeons on his team may do the prep (all the required incisions and heart-lung machine set-up) and... Read more.

Maria Demarco

Thank you, George. I appreciate all of your help❤️

George Gardopee got a guestbook from Christine Maiorano

2 years ago (April 17, 2024)

Hi George, I was home for one day and ended up in our local Rochester Hills Michigan Hospital with a fib. I was admitted Tuesday afternoon, have been here all day Wednesday and theyâ€™re planning to discharge me tomorrow morning. Weâ€™re heading out to Cleveland late tomorrow afternoon for Fridayâ€™s... Read more.

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George Gardopee

Christine: I bet it was very scary. Iâ€™m sure it was frustrating too after spending several days in the CC. Hopefully youâ€™ve seen the last of the Afib and you can get on with a rapid recovery.

Rose Madura

Christine, I'm sorry you has to go through this. I also had several bouts of Afib or Aflutter which lasted in and off for about 6 weeks - textbook case, I guess. Listen to your body. God bless you. I know how scary it feels.