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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 17, 2023

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Janet Roberson posted an update
2 years ago (July 17, 2023)
I had mitral valve regurgitation that was severe. I had mitral valve repair surgery on April 25th and it appeared that the problem was solved. However, three days after surgery an echo showed that there was trace regurgitation. I had an echo last week, eleven weeks after surgery, and it... Read more.
😂 Rose Madura reacted to this
What a lousy thing to hear. Hopefully not another surgery.
I'm sorry to hear this Janet. Please let us know what the doctors say. 🙏
Dear Janet, I was/am in a similar situation. My regurgitation after repair is 1-2+, before surgery it was 3-4. It is 9 months after surgery now for me, and situation is still the same. My repair was quite complex and unique, I knew before surgery that probability of 100% seal... Read more.
My heart chambers are back to normal size as the heart remodelled postoperatively, so this trace-moderate regurgitation obviously doesn't have a great impact. At least not as big as before the surgery when atrium and ventricle were under much strain and dilated. Stay positive! Keep us updated.
Janet Roberson posted an update
2 years ago (May 18, 2023)
It's been three weeks since my successful mitral valve repair surgery! The first week was a roller coaster and I had a lot of back pain, most likely from the awkward positioning of my right arm during minimally invasive surgery. I was discharged four days after surgery and needed some... Read more.
🥰 Pamela Gregory and Susan Lynn reacted to this
Congratulations Janet. Continued good health and recovery and God bless you
Yay, Janet! Glad you're doing so well! You're making amazing progress! Wishing you continued success with the remainder of your recovery! ❤️
Janet Roberson posted an update
3 years ago (April 26, 2023)
My surgery went very well yesterday. My surgeon, Dr. Sarin, was able to repair my mitral valve. I’m so grateful for this. He told me that the valve was leaking very badly. Although I was asymptomatic (except when hiking big hills!) it was definitely time to get this problem fixed.... Read more.
Yea, glad to hear you are on the upslope. Next goal getting back home. Godspeed.
Yay!!! You did it, Janet! Wishing you a speedy recovery! The big hills await!!! ❤️
Congratulations on your successful repair.
Wonderful news. May your recovery be uneventful.

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