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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 3, 2016

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Kathy Blank added photos to a journal post

3 months ago (February 10, 2026)

9 years ago while I was undergoing robotic MV repair, this is what my daughters were doing in the waiting room! I would NOT have approached surgery with confidence without this incredible community of heart brothers and sisters. Knowledge is power and I am so thankful for this incredible community... Read more.

🥰 ❤️ Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and reacted to this

Pamela Gregory

Aww❤️! Daughters are wonderful. My daughter spent a couple of nights with me in the hospital. She was amazing too❤️!

Kathy Blank

Itâ€™s wonderful having supportive children who are now incredible supportive adults- they always remember my heart valve anniversary! How long ago was your surgery, Pamela?

Susan Lynn

Happy Anniversary, Kathy!

Ana Brusso

Daughters are the best. Happy anniversary Kathy. ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Richard Munson

My 2 daughters are great, i am so lucky but i also have a fabulous son as well. You get back what you put in.

Kathy Blank

Yes Richard- my daughters were amazing and my two sons were also incredible- they took turns staying with me during recovery and were a huge help! Itâ€™s all worth it as a parent- so true!

Kathy Blank

Thank you Ana and Susan! I canâ€™t wait to celebrate #10 anniversary! â¤ï¸â¤ï¸

Pamela Gregory

October 2022 for me

Kathy Blank

Yay Pamela!

Candy Wilson

Happy anniversary, Kathy! Thank you so much for all your support and encouragement. You are the best!!!

Kathy Blank

Candy- once you are on the recovery side- you can pay it forward to others! You have a great attitude and are going to be a rock star in recovery!â¤ï¸ðŸ˜˜

Civita Fahey

Hi Kathy. So great to hear your doing well. Go Class of 2017!

Kathy Blank

Yeah Civita! Class of 2017 still going strong! How are you! I so enjoyed meeting you and our heart brothers and sisters from 2017! This community made ALL the difference!ðŸ˜˜ðŸ˜˜

Civita Fahey

Iâ€™m well. Thank the Lord. Still ticking away. Just retired and will hopefully continue traveling that I love so much. Weâ€™ve been given time so we need to enjoy!

Kathy Blank added photos to a journal post

3 months ago (January 26, 2026)

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4 years ago (February 8, 2022)

5 year anniversary from Mitral Valve Repair! SO thankful for robotic repair by an expert surgeon and this community that educated me and made ALL the difference!