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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 13, 2019

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Penny Mechler posted an update

5 years ago (November 23, 2020)

Hi heart valve surgery warriors, It's been a while since I last posted. Just a brief recap of my story: had MVR, June 2019. During my 6 week post-op follow up the echo revealed the repair failed. We found out on Friday the reason, the annualplasty ring has partially detached.... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Penny - I'm so sorry to read your news. I hope someone will have a reply for you. Hang in there, despite your recent challenge, you'll get through it. Wishing you the best. â¤

Penny Mechler posted an update

6 years ago (September 14, 2019)

Hi all, I'm nervously waiting for my next echo in October. My mitral valve repair, ascending aorta replacement and 3 old leads were extracted on June 4th. We found out after my 6 week echo and follow-up with my cardiologist that my mitral valve repair failed and showing moderate regurgitation.... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

Penny - I'm sorry to read your news. I can't begin to imagine what it feels like. You are a heart warrior and you'll get through it - we'll help you. Think positively - better days are ahead. â¤

Cynthia Pagiatakis

Oh, my! So sorry for what you are going through! It took quite a few years before someone listened to me re: symptoms. I am 2 years out from mitral valve replacement (artificial) at Brigham and Women's. I went for a few years with no one thinking it was severe... Read more.

Rose Madura

I'm so sorry that your mitral valve repair failed. I hope you find the answers you need and the peace you deserve.

Penny Mechler posted a photo

6 years ago (September 13, 2019)

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Rob Sparling

Penny, I just got done reading my whole journal. A full year of posts. And your pic â€” with the CC pillow â€” is the first I see. Hug that pillow and get ready for some amazing things to happen. You did it! (At least it looks that way. From... Read more.