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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Daniel Carbonneau posted a photo

5 years ago (January 2, 2021)

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Daniel Carbonneau

Omg I wrote the longest post with so much advice and adding this pic deleted it all. This site needs so much help... ugh ðŸ¤¦ðŸ»â€â™‚ï¸

Rita Savelis

No worries. Your picture says it all. Take care.

Domenick Panzarella

Im impressed that you managed to squeeze out a smile. Thats a good sign bro.

Marie Myers

I, too , am impressed you are smiling. I think I looked a lot crabbier when I was in your place...Welcome to the recovery side!

Steven Methot

The smile says it all. Glad to see you made it through smiling.

Unknown

I, like you, was all smiles when I woke up. I was thrilled that I made it, scar and tubes and all. Congratulations Daniel! You made it! We will be here to continue to support and encourage you if you need us. God bless you and continued recovery and good... Read more.

Frank Giovanniello

Daniel, your on the right side now. Congrats, Stay well & Grateful.

Stephanie Arnold

good job,Daniel. don't forget to hold your pillow when you laugh.ðŸ˜‹

Joey Hardee

I have had that experience, Daniel! Can't add a photo AND a long post. :-) Looking good! Happy Recovery!

Deena Z

Your done of the hardest part! congrats....yay. To your strong, healthy heart!

Susan Lynn

Dan - Glad to see you're on the other side. We should warn people about the text limitation when you post pictures - we've all learned that the hard way. If you ever feel like retyping it, we'll be here to read it. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Mike Dotson

Hopefully youâ€™ll feel up to reposting. Iâ€™d love to hear your advice and words of wisdom. If not, no matter. Youâ€™ve made it to the recovery side and thatâ€™s whatâ€™s important.

Barbara Wood

Happy healing!

Chris Hall

Welcome to the zipper club. You look great. Just keep moving. You've got this

Daniel Carbonneau posted an update

5 years ago (December 18, 2020)

Screw it - I committed. Going for mitral valve repair via sternotomy and chose tissue valve back-up. Scheduled for Wednesday morning, December 30th. The anxiety train has left the station...

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Susan Lynn

Daniel - Like you, I searched for alternatives for my mitral valve entry. I ended up having a side incision mini-thoracotomy. Full robotic and the mini-thoracotomy do require another incision in the groin to connect to the bypass machine. As others have stated, robotic can greatly increase time on the... Read more.

Chris Hall

Good choice. You'll do great

Thomas Brusstar

Nice! That's a short wait time. You'll be all good for New Year's Eve!

Unknown

Daniel, itâ€™s a relief for you to have made a decision. Youâ€™ll do well and at your age you will recover quicker. God bless you and know I will be praying for your successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Rose Madura

For what it's worth, I think you made the right decision. Please keep us updated.

Elyse Sherman

Good for you, Daniel, the decision to go for it is half the battle. Youâ€™ll have a short wait (and short worry) time and you will be on the road to recovery before you know it. My aortic valve replacement is on 1/15/21 so Iâ€™m looking forward to hearing from... Read more.

Steven Methot

With a name like Carbonneau you wouldn't happen to be Quebecois would you?

Domenick Panzarella

Well be thinking about you tomorrow, give em hell! Please tell us how it went, whenever youre feeling up to it. Sleep well.

Daniel Carbonneau posted an update

5 years ago (December 18, 2020)

Cheers heart peeps!!! Curious if anyone has experience with your insurance carrier allowing for out-of-state surgery?

Susan Lynn

Daniel - Yes. There are often network limitations on insurance plans. Even with coverage, you can end up with bills for deductibles, co-pays, and services that are simply not covered. Be sure to know what you're getting into before you select a physician and facility.

Joe Tarango

Hi Daniel, I went out of state. I called my insurance and had them verify that the surgeon was in network. You can call with a number of surgeons and see who is in network and go from there.

Elyse Sherman

I live in North Carolina and was able to schedule surgery at the Cleveland Clinic with insurance covering all costs. You can call your insurance company and find out if your surgeon and the procedures you are to have are covered prior to your surgery.