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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Robert D'aurora posted an update

9 years ago (January 10, 2017)

I feel pretty well. Ran 4 miles today, averaged 12.5 minutes/mile, which is much slower than my before surgery average of 9 minutes/mile. My heart rate got up to 130 beats/minute. But, all in all, 2 months after major heart surgery, I cannot complain. My heart did not bother me... Read more.

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Phyllis Petersen

It sounds like you're doing great. I am doing cardiac rehab and they are pushing ahead quickly. There isn't a set pattern, but at least at my hospital here in Tucson, they evaluate and adjust for each person continually. I would have been terrified to use this much weight if... Read more.

Ben Hyman

Hey Robert, I was wondering how you are doing! I'm having my robotic procedure in March at Mayo. You and I are very similar in age and fitness levels. My surgeon also didn't think I would need cardiac rehab but I'll probably do it anyway. How long after you were... Read more.

Robert D'aurora

Hi Ben - I returned to work after 5 weeks(11/8-12/12). Everybody is different, though. I probably could have returned sooner, but my personal physician didn't want me to rush it. I've seen some people here that have had OHS and returned to work within 3 weeks. Amazing! By 5 weeks,... Read more.

Ben Hyman

Thanks Robert..that's very reassuring

Robert D'aurora posted an update

9 years ago (December 20, 2016)

This is my 2nd week of work, feel pretty good. Ultrasound of my groin area did not reveal any problems, just taking awhile to heal. I see my cardiologist in 6 months with an echo before the visit. My personal physician is setting up cardio rehab for me; he would... Read more.

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Phyllis Petersen

Hi Robert, I'm glad to see you're doing well. Cardiac rehab lets you do so much more than you'd feel comfortable doing on your own. I'm loving it! I brought my pre-surgery workout book in for the exercise physiologist, so he can see where I was, even though I wasn't... Read more.

Ben Hyman

Hello Robert, I'm scheduled for a robotic mitral valve repair at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN in March. Would live to pick your brain about what to expect and what it was like in the hospital. So glad you're doing well

Robert D'aurora posted an update

9 years ago (December 14, 2016)

Met with my local cardiologist the other day. He was pleased with the way my heart was beating - no more clicking sound. My groin area is still sore. My doctor ordered an ultrasound of the area. He said everything was ok, just going to take time to heal. My... Read more.

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Phyllis Petersen

It's good to hear things are going well for you. I still have soreness where they put the robot in and some numbness on the right side, but mostly life is getting back to normal. Will you be able to do cardiac rehab? It's really helping with getting my energy... Read more.

Robert D'aurora

My cardiologist didn't push cardio rehab because I was in pretty good shape. I will discuss further with my physician at Dr appointment on Dec 21. I think I would feel better if I did cardio rehab because then I could learn what my physical limits are. Glad you are... Read more.

Catie B

Wow, Phyllis. My cardiac rehab is not intense like that. Only several weeks in have they now started any strength training and they're having me use light handheld weights. Robert, sleeping and finding good positions can be tough for a lonnng time, Hope your recovery keeps moving along well.