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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 12, 2015

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Susan Wozniak got a guestbook from Jacqueline Cook
10 years ago (September 28, 2015)
Hi Susan. My name is Jacqueline Cook. I am a mitral valve prolapse patient with severe regurgitation. I am in the process of interviewing surgeons. I was wondering if your surgeon asked you to pick a valve (tissue / mechanical) just in case a repair was not possible once he... Read more.
No we never duscussed that. He felt that he would be able to repair it if I had the surgery sooner rather than wait. Thankfully it all worked out well.
Thanks for letting me know. Glad everything has worked out for you and you are healing well!
Good luck to you! It is good when it is over!! 😃
Look into the Edwards Tissue Valve or the On-x mechanical vale .both good choices and then talk to your DR..good luck it is Not an easy choice! Hugs H
the tissue valve is the Edwards Magna Ease
Susan Wozniak got a guestbook from Linda Mchugh
10 years ago (July 1, 2015)
Hi Susan, how have you been doing...I just read about your water retention and I must admit I'm not looking forward to that. Hope all is progressing perfectly and that your spirits are high. Take care.
Susan Wozniak got a guestbook from Linda Mchugh
10 years ago (June 28, 2015)
Hi Susan, I just thought I'd check in and see how your recovery is doing. I hadn't seen anything for a few days and thought I'd let you know I was thinking if you and hoping you are fairing well..linda
Hi Linda- i am continuing to do well. Just a few strange things here and there. As you can see still having a hard time sleeping but it is due to tightness of the water retention vs any real pain. I think you will be happy with your choice of... Read more.

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