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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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8 years ago (September 16, 2017)

Four and a half weeks from being released from the hospital for mitral valve repair and today I did a fast walk for a half marathon distance on the B&A Trail. I am not supposed to run yet but my surgeon said walk as much as I can - so... Read more.

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Tina Williams

Congratulations Kenneth! You have motivated me! I've always been active and walk alot but never actively measured steps or distance. Can you or anyone recommend a good and "user friendly" place for me to start - maybe a fitbit or Iphone app? I want to have it ready to go... Read more.

Tina Williams

Oh my gosh....I just tried out #7 and did a virtual walk around Venice with my 88 yr old dad who was actually born and raised in Italy:) It was pretty entertaining and well worth the $2.99. I was the only one of us out of breath today but after... Read more.

Bob Gillespie

Way very awesome Kenneth

Kenneth Hart posted a photo

8 years ago (September 15, 2017)

Five weeks post op with significantly reduced bruising. The robotic entry ports and the drainage tube sites are healing. There is still numbness and and sensitivity in the right chest but there is much progress over the past five weeks.

Jennifer Mcinerney

Looking good. Congrats on your successful surgery.

Steve Farthing

I can't even tell where the surgical sites are other than the two small ones on your right side. You might need to have letter from your doctor if you ever need to convince anyone you had heart surgery!

Kenneth Hart

Hi Steve - the picture taken four days after surgery is the only proof I can offer that illustrates my OHS. There are seven ports on my right chest that are stitched up - five for the robotic probes and two ports underneath the breast for the tube drainage. It... Read more.

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Tina Williams

The human body is an amazing thing.... its like night and day in five weeks - you look great!

Phyllis Petersen

Wow! I can hardly see the incision sites.

Steve Farthing

After viewing the 4 day post-op pic below, I am now convinced you actually did have heart surgery ! Great recovery.

Kenneth Hart

A week before surgery, Dr. Guy requested a CAT scan which he uses as a template - a three dimensional model prior to inserting the robotic probes so that each incision is minimal. He said the robotic arm ports would be about the size of a pencil with the exception... Read more.

Barbara Wood

Fast healer! I had that numbness for 7-8 weeks then it just disappeared...best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Kenneth Hart posted a photo

8 years ago (September 15, 2017)

Four day post op for mitral valve repair with bandages over the robotic arm ports and a large gauze pack over the drainage ports. My weight was 10 pounds heavier than pre-op with extra fluid that eventually diminished over the next week.