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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 12, 2026

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Matthew Boyer posted an update

1 month ago (April 5, 2026)

Came home from the hospital yesterday. My Surgery was April 1st. Feeling pretty good. Some pain in the chest from surgery. The nerve block is still working so we will see how it feels when it wears off. Walked around the block. I had to stop twice and rest but... Read more.

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John Cook

Thatâ€™s amazing. Congratulations. It was a few days before I could get off my street.

Richard Munson

Now eat some ham

Ana Brusso

Welcome to recovery. Continued good health and God bless you ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Peggy Bennett

Congrats and good luck with your recovery! Patience is not easy, but it's important (as I'm still learning 2 months post op).

Peggy Bennett

I just saw that you also had Dr. Chikwe â€” she's the best!! (And Vivian â¤ï¸) Did you have robotic surgery? Mine was Feb. 4. I'm finally feeling really good now. Wishing you all the best!

Robert Miller

It sounds like you are recovering well. But take it easy for the next 3 months. Don't overdue lifting and other things that put stress on your chest even if you feel great.

Matthew Boyer posted an update

1 month ago (April 3, 2026)

Day two post surgery. I have to keep the chest tube in another day. Otherwise, the pain is pretty well controlled. Hopefully, I get the chest tube removed tomorrow and then I can go home.

Marie Myers

Wow, you are doing great to be posting already! Welcome to recovery!!

Pamela Gregory

Doing great! I hope the tube is out now, you will be a lot more comfortable ❤️

Rose Madura

You will feel better once the chest tube is removed. Glad all is well.

Matthew Boyer posted an update

1 month ago (April 2, 2026)

I made it through surgery!! Everything went well. They were able to do everything with the minimally invasive technique. We chose this to give me the best chance for a quicker recover (instead of an open thoracotomy procedure). I am feeling pretty good now. I was having a lot of... Read more.

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Kathy Blank

That is great news Matthew! Hope your recovery goes well. Remember to allow yourself time to rest during recovery! Hope you are able to have some time off to allow yourself to heal!

Rose Madura

Wonderful news!