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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: June 26, 2018

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Richard Buckley got a guestbook from Brian Havlin

7 years ago (November 14, 2018)

Hi Richard, I am having a mitral valve repair on November 26th at the Cleveland Clinic. My surgeon believes he will be doing a minimally invasive robotic procedure. I'm 49 years old and in pretty good shape. I work out 4 days a week. I'm very stressed and anxious about... Read more.

Richard Buckley

Hello Brian, you seem like an ideal patient for your surgeon. You should improve his or her success rate! Prior to my surgery, I had no symptoms and was pretty active. I ran a couple of miles three days a week and sometimes cycled. The valve leak was a surprise... Read more.

Brian Havlin

Thanks Richard! Appreciate your comments and it certainly helps ease my mind a bit. Hope you get back to 100% strength soon!

Richard Buckley got a guestbook from Rob Sparling

7 years ago (September 12, 2018)

Richard, is tomorrow the day?? The OR finally has room for you?! Good luck! You are gonna do fine! Eyes on the prize, man. Prayers coming your way.

Richard Buckley got a guestbook from Dan Vechiola

7 years ago (September 10, 2018)

You got this Richard! Put your fate in the hands of your surgeon & hospital and let go. Visualize a successful surgery and hospital stay and distract distract distract your mind until then. Know we will be thinking of you and are here for you.