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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Raleigh Chilton posted a photo

11 years ago (February 11, 2015)

My surgery went very well!

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Wiliam Height

Great news. Congrats!

Jim Kelly-Evans

Congratulations Raleigh! Best wishes for a smooth recovery!

Penny Prichard

Great news on the positive road to recovery

Jim Phillips

Congrats and good luck with your recovery! Everyday is better.

Brad Swanson

Great news Raleigh!

Raleigh Chilton posted an update

11 years ago (February 9, 2015)

Wow- hard to believe the surgery is tomorrow. I'm very grateful for all the support I've received!

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Kimberly Biddick

Best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery tomorrow!! You'll be in my prayers!

Bob Arrington

Go get em Raleigh! I am right behind you and ready to get mine completed.

Edith Dim

Will think of you tomorrow, and will pray that all goes very well.

Jim Kelly-Evans

Wishing you a successful procedure!

Raleigh Chilton posted an update

11 years ago (February 2, 2015)

Iâ€™m looking for opinions on a 2nd opinion. I haven an excellent surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Walker but she does not do minimally invasive surgery. She has done about a 1000 mitral valve repairs and is highly regarded. I feel very comfortable with her. My cardiologist is competent but his beside... Read more.

Jim Kelly-Evans

Always get a second opinion. In my case, the two opinions were drastically different. One treatment plan I agreed with, the other was wholly inadequate. Best wishes.

Jim Jones

Raleigh, this surgery is major and the timing of it and the careful matching of the surgeon and the hospital with the type of disease matters. I had a number of cardiologists, surgeons and hospitals weigh in before I moved forward. Check out my journal if you want. I also... Read more.