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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Susan Wozniak posted a photo

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

11.5 weeks post Mitral Valve Repari (minimally invasive) I was able to hike 6+ miles on the Path of Gods in Italy! We literally walked 1000's of stairs and it felt so good to be able to do it!

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Alma Mater

Wow, that's inspiring! Congratulations!

Susan Wozniak posted an update

10 years ago (August 23, 2015)

I was wondering if anyone has kayaked after their mitral valve repair and how soon after the surgery was it safe? My cardio rehab people don't seem to have an answer for me if it is safe. I had the minimally invasive MVR through the right side. Thank you!

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Daniel Spurgeon

I don't know how it translates to kayaking, but I was released to bicycling in the mountains six weeks after my valve sparing aortic root replacement. You can see my older posts and photos in my journal.

Susan Wozniak

Thank you everyone. Guess I will wait and see...

Susan Wozniak posted an update

10 years ago (July 16, 2015)

What a difference two weeks can make! I have very little pain- occassionally it feels like my heart is lurching and I get a burning sensation similar to when they removed the pacemaker wires. I am walking 3-5 miles a day (if its not too muggy). Still very tired at... Read more.

Donna Gavin

I had a mitral valve repair and started cardiac rehab this week, though I could have started 2 weeks sooner Ask your nurse or doctor when you can start.. I'd ask to be taken off of the Lasix. I was on it for 10 days post op. They put me... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

Congratulations, Susan, on a great recovery! God bless!

Susan Wozniak

Thanks Paul. That makes total sense the way you explained the heart trying to get back to notmal. I am trying to be patient. Will get checked out for the first time since leaving the hospital next week. I take my Lasix in the am. Have a great day!