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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 13, 2015

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Ben Hyman posted an update

4 years ago (June 14, 2021)

Hello fellow heart warriors. Itâ€™s been a while. I had a successful Mitral Valve repair at Mayo Rochester in March 2017. All had been going well until last March when the pandemic hit. Up until then, I had been working out 3 days a week with Kettlebells, as well as... Read more.

Shannon Gray

I notice the heat will impact my heart rate and the readings on my Apple Watch. The hotter it is, the higher the readings. Iâ€™m so sorry... please take gentle care of yourself.

Marie Myers

I also notice that after tennis or pickleball in our hot ,humid Florida climate that my heart rate goes higher an stays high longer . I think for me, I am not hydrating enough, am not aerobically fit enough, and I found that during the summer, I just canâ€™t play... Read more.

Deena Z

Extreme heat plus humidity has a major impact on heart functionality. At cardiac rehab was told to not do any exercise or extensive anything when temps were over 80, plus there is the humidity factor. Am only 3 months out from surgery, but dont expect this caution to change much... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

Hi Ben, Sorry to hear you're going through this. I hope you get it figured out soon.

Ben Hyman posted an update

8 years ago (September 23, 2017)

Hello fellow heart warriors . I was recently contacted by another fellow Mitral Valve repair patient wondering how I was doing and suggested that I update my journal. Well...I'm still here! As you all know, I had a stroke 3 months after my repair which gave me a minor setback.... Read more.

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Rita Savelis

Thanks for the update Ben. It takes time to feel "normal" again, whatever that normal may be. A year sometimes seems like a short time when you later look back at it. Here's hoping that you will be soon back in the (muscle) shape that you are used to. Take... Read more.

Barbara Wood

So glad to read your update & hear how well you are doing! And thanks for letting us know what the docs think caused the stroke - I'm 4 months past a repair with an artificial ring, I won't be pushing so hard to stop the Coumadin now! Best wishes... Read more.

Ben Hyman posted an update

8 years ago (June 6, 2017)

I was admitted to thechospital today for a stroke. . My valve threw a bloodclot which caused extreme dizziness I had the oresence of mind to call 911 and they administered TPA in time. Fortunately there is no permanent damage. I was doing so well with my recovery I never... Read more.

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Wendy Wood

Hi Ben. So sorry to hear of this setback although it sounds like quick and effective action was taken and any effects minimized. This may slow your recovery a bit, but with rest and careful planning, I bet you'll be back on track soon. I'll be pulling for you.

Cathy Zuber

Hang in there...rest

Martha Dean

Sending good vibes! Glad you knew what to watch for. Fingers crossed its just a minor glitch and the recovery continues.

Unknown

So sorry to hear about this Ben! Sending positive energy your way that this is a wee setback and you'll soon be on your way to a full recovery.

Barbara Wood

Oh Ben, how very scary! Please keep us posted...sending all positive thoughts & prayers to you. Hang in there, may this be only a bump in the road for you!

Debby Morgeson

Sending get well wishes! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers as you overcome this incident.

Shannon Gray

Thinking of you! So sorry this happened.prayers you have overcome all the hurdles that were in your way and now it's a smooth road recovering.

Civita Fahey

I'm sorry to hear that Ben.. but that was good thinking.. prayers to you that you recover soon

Rita Savelis

It can be hard to get information in hospitals. Doctors spend their time talking to computers and feel they have spoken to patients. One sits around waiting for explanations... I'm sorry you have to gotthrough this. Being readmitted to hospital is no fun. Take care, and hope you have some... Read more.

Barbara Helen Dance

Hi Ben, I am so sorry to hear about your worrying set back. You have been doing so well since your surgery, and it is my deepest and most sincere wish that you can still try to be positive.... and will very soon get the acceptable answers you are seeking,... Read more.

Melissa Houser

Wow, Ben - prayers that you get appropriate answers and treatment from your doctors after this upsetting occurrence.

Catie B

Very thankful you're doing so well, Ben. Wow.

Jeanette Davidson

Take good care. Why are you going home so quickly if that is not what they normally do? I hope you are comfortable with that, if not please voice your concerns. I am sending you positive energy. ðŸ’“

Craig Gay

That is so scary, Ben. Did they put you on blood thinners? I'm really surprised you are being discharged so early. Be your own advocate, if it doesn't feel right, question them. Prayers for you. Yvonne and Craig

Kathy Blank

Wishing you a full recovery! Your heart brothers and sisters are sending our well wishes!!!

Laura Jacobs

Oh my gosh. So scary Ben! I hope you are feeling better and getting the answers you need. Stroke is one of my biggest fears. I do hope this is an anomaly and it is behind you. Take care!!