Darlene's Posts

Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 14, 2016

Send Darlene a Note

My Posts

Darlene Smith posted an update
7 years ago (July 18, 2018)
My 2-Year Anniversary! Two years ago today, I had OHS to fix my severely regurgitating mitral valve. I was diagnosed with a heart murmur in 2012, but by 2014 the leak had gone from mild to severe. My cardiologist at the time not only said I didn’t need the valve... Read more.
What a great testimonial and success story. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your 2 year anniversary, Darlene!
Hi Darlene Smith. Happy 2nd Anniversary and best wishes for many happy, healthy, and prosperous years ahead. My first Cardiologist also told me that I didn't need the surgery even though I was symptomatic and had severe regurgitation that was eccentric, so they weren't sure exactly how severe it was!... Read more.
Happy Anniversary Darlene.. Great to hear you are doing well!
Happy 2nd anniversary Darlene. Can't believe it has been 2 years. Keep in touch.
Darlene Smith posted a photo
8 years ago (January 17, 2018)
I can't believe its been 18 months since my OHS to repair my mitral valve. It still seems surreal sometimes!! Things have gone very well over the last 6 months since I posted my one year update. I'm back to a fully normal life!!
Darlene, you look great! Happy to hear how well you are doing :)
Darlene Smith posted an update
8 years ago (July 18, 2017)
As silly as it may sound, I was shocked to realize this is my one year anniversary post mitral valve repair. At this time last year I was still in surgery, but would be awake by 7pm. What an amazing journey it has been. I could not have more respect... Read more.
Congratulations on your one year anniversary, it must feel great!
Darlene, Congratulations on the progress you have made in the last year and thank you for your words of encouragement for those of us who have not yet had surgery!

Upcoming Surgeries

Jane Schappell
Aortic Stenosis
May 13, 2026
Margaret Devenney
Aortic Stenosis
May 14, 2026
Chris Freyer
Mitral Regurgitation
May 15, 2026

Adam's Video Library

Adam's Video Library

Learn about heart valve surgery and patient success stories at Adam's video library.

Heart Hospital Map

Heart Hospital Map

Search for heart hospitals that specialize in heart valve treatment.