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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 9, 2019

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6 years ago (August 10, 2019)
17 days post op and starting cardiac rehab. Love robotic repair. Anyway, I felt really strong on the bike and the treadmill and well supported. To move and not feel tightness in my chest was such an amazing feeling. 13.1 on October 13. Here’s to half ma
Awesome job Joshua. Commitment is great but also make sure to not overdue it and make recovery longer. Keep it up.
Way to run Joey! And thanks for your note Mike. The min invasive option is pretty clutch. It was more about that than mitral repair. I was in decent shape prior to diagnosis so it should make for a somewhat easier recovery. Everything I do will be in direct supervision... Read more.
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6 years ago (July 23, 2019)
Doherty State Beach prior to heading up to LA.
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6 years ago (July 10, 2019)
The journey to get surgery approved to occur at cedars was a long one. To arrive here and know that I’m going to get this taken care of gives me hope. I don’t think anyone really looks forward to the surgery part. Perhaps we all feel a little anxiety.
Goal #1 accomplished! Knock down every putt on this journey!

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