Jennifer Lorenz
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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation
Member Since: November 18, 2015
Member Since: November 18, 2015
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Flo Em posted an update
10 years ago (January 21, 2016)
On this day, 5 years ago, I went through an open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve at the UC Davis Hospital in Sacramento, California.
Flo Em posted an update
10 years ago (December 23, 2015)
My echo cardiogram shows that I've developed mitral stenosis (which I was told very common after Mitral Valve Repair). That's what causing my breathing symptoms and light headedness for the past 3 weeks. It's very disheartening right now. My cardiologist will be monitoring the progress of this. At this time,... Read more.
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Steve Salvador reacted to this
Wow. Emily, how long did it take until Doctor figured out you needed another one?
Roughly 4.5 yrs later my Cardiologist decided I need another OHS. It took about 6+months of testing (by the time appointments made etc-all takes time), however I felt it earlier within myself. He said Replacement but my Surgeon said she might be able to repair. Did you have OHS for... Read more.
Yes, I had on OHS back in January 2011 for MVRepair. So, it's been 5 years. Although my heart is ticking normal (unlike before), my shortness of breath and light headedness these days is taking a toll on me. I'm literally freaking out. But, I guess I just need to... Read more.
Hi Flo, so so sorry to hear that you face surgery once more. Have you received an explanation why this has happened? There's some information that it's to do with the ring (type/size) used during the repair, is that the case? (I've had a MV repair and this us the... Read more.
Flo Em posted an update
10 years ago (December 19, 2015)
Five years ago, I had my mitral valve repaired. But I was feeling miserable leading to the surgery. Everything has been great until this past couple of weeks. I've been experiencing the same symptoms prior to surgery and I'm just really scared and freaking out. I can't imagine going through... Read more.
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Emily Rowley reacted to this
Yes. I had my Mitral Valve Repaired (+2 holes in my heart) 5 years ago. Over the past 12 months I have been experiencing symptoms which has increased in the last 3-6 months. I'm now having Open-Heart Surgery for the second time in January to try repair my Mitral Valve... Read more.
Flo, I had a MVP repair done in Cleveland in Dec., 2014. My surgeon advised that there was a 10% chance that another repair or replacement would be necessary down the road. Hang tough and don't let your imagination get the better of you. You've done it once and can... Read more.
Here in the UK they favour MV repair over replacement. My surgeon gave me incredible odds of success if done through OHS and I had some goretex strings added to give some extra support all with the hope that I don't need to see him in theatre again.
I'm with... Read more.
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