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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: December 9, 2012

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Cheryl Bast posted an update

1 year ago (May 30, 2024)

It's been just over a year now since I had the TAVR mitral valve procedure. My 10 year old mitral bovine tissue valve was failing, although it did last the average number of years expected! I have enjoyed a good year with the updated model and am very thankful for... Read more.

🥰 Valerie Allen reacted to this

Rose Madura

Cheryl, congratulations on your successful TAVR. Yes, we are very fortunate to live in a time when our hearts can be fixed.

Cheryl Bast

Indeed!!❤️

Cheryl Bast posted an update

2 years ago (July 6, 2023)

After waiting 11 weeks for cardiac rehab, I should be able to begin tomorrow afternoon or on Monday. Evidently there are long waits in our area and the back and forth of signatures and protocol has extended the time. I'm still feeling good after the valve in valve transcatheter replacement... Read more.

Diane Pellowe

Glad you can get going on it!

Grace Mason

Enjoy your rehab, Cheryl. Glad to you are feeling well 👍

Cheryl Bast posted an update

2 years ago (May 19, 2023)

It's been one month since my mitral valve in valve replacement and now I've been cleared to begin cardiac rehab! My endurance is returning! God bless all of you out there! Each one of us is on a different journey with different heart valve issues and we all appreciate our... Read more.

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Delois Tweedy

Cheryl, sounds like you are recovering well. I am so happy for you. I think you will enjoy the cardiac Rehab and be helped by it. I know I was. Could you elaborate a little abt your valve in valve surgery? I know they say it's best to repair, but... Read more.