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Diagnosis: Mitral Stenosis

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Barbara Philpott posted a photo

6 years ago (September 9, 2019)

Ready for the big day!

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Linda Roberts

Looking like you are feeling well.

Mike Roskowinski

Great shirt!!! You got this and will be ready for recovery soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! See you in recovery soon!

Susan Lynn

I love the shirt and the smile! Enjoy the one minute nap and the ice chips! It's all behind you in a few hours. â¤

Joy Vera

You sure are!

Tim Miller

You got this! Will be sending thoughts and prayers your way today.

Barbara Philpott posted an update

6 years ago (September 3, 2019)

Hello all! I'm having minimally invasive mitral valve replacement done on Monday 9/9/19. Any words of wisdom from those who have gone thru this? Very interested in hearing your experiences. Thanks in advance.

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Steve Farthing

One tip is to make certain the valve cannot be repaired since 90% can be.

Susan Lynn

I agree with Steve. The rest of the process is pretty easy and virtually painless. You'll deal with numbness and pins/ needles as your nerves regenerate, but otherwise will just feel tired. As with all heart surgery - walk, rest, repeat - as soon as you can. They're key in... Read more.

Barbara Philpott

Thanks for your insights. Because of the severe type of stenosis repairing is not an option.