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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 11, 2020

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Lee Wright posted an update
5 years ago (November 17, 2020)
Very relieved to get my results from my first echo after MVR surgery and I have 0% regurgitation, before surgery I was at 65% regurgitation. So happy and grateful!!!
Lee Wright posted an update
5 years ago (November 12, 2020)
I have my follow up with my cardiologist on Monday to get my echo results, a bit nervous. Seven weeks out from MVR surgery and feeling good, walking a lot and doing yoga a few times a week. I start cardio rehab next week as well. My only issue is... Read more.
Lee Wright posted an update
5 years ago (November 2, 2020)
Tomorrow will be 6 weeks since my MVR surgery. I am feeling really good, I feel like I have a lot more energy than even just two weeks ago. I do have one question for everyone ahead of me, I feel like I need to eat more than I used... Read more.
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Hi! I am by no means a Dr., but my experience was losing a ton of weight after surgery and for the first time in my life, was able to eat more and not gain weight. I’m 4’10”, which leaves little room on my frame to carry weight. It could... Read more.
Lee, I have lost weight since my surgery almost a year ago. I eat better but not anymore than I used to. It will be a good idea to ask your doctor about this. But, don’t deprive yourself and eat when you are hungry. You seem to be doing the... Read more.
I had very little appetite and low energy for quite a while after surgery ( weeks on end). Bloodwork revealed low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Iron supplement and attention to adding more iron in my diet has made such a difference. I’ve repeated bloodwork twice with much improved ( although... Read more.

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