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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation
Member Since: December 30, 2016
Member Since: December 30, 2016
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Wen Li posted an update
9 years ago (March 22, 2017)
Hi All, Sorry I haven't been writing for my mom. Husband just took 2 young kids to stay with grandparents for 2 nights, I finally have time to breath, and send update for my mom. She is almost 3 wks post op. She had MV repair, TV repair, Maze, LAA... Read more.
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Wen Li posted an update
9 years ago (February 20, 2017)
Again, posting for my mom due to language barrier. Her surgery is scheduled 3/2 for mitral valve (severe regurgitation), TV repair (moderate) and maze procedure to cure a fib at Mount Sinai. She is going to be 75 in 2 months. She is torn by the question if surgery is... Read more.
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One thing to consider is that the older you are, the older you are likely to live. So your mom at age 75 has a much better chance to live to 100 than someone who is 50 years old. Since she has been diagnosed with a treatable heart condition, it... Read more.
Steve, well said! I will translate for her tomorrow. Thank you for your time.
Wen Li posted an update
9 years ago (February 15, 2017)
My mom is scheduled OHS for mistral valve repair, TV repair and Afib at Mount Sinai on March 2. She doesn't speak English. Wanted to ask the community what would she expect during recovery time. She will be living with me. I can help her most of the time, but... Read more.
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I wish I could help. I am 40 and had ohs 2 weeks ago. One thing for me is that I have to sleep in a recliner and need someone to put the feet up and down for me. They make electric recliners that help get people in an upright... Read more.
Are they doing a sternotomy or a thoracotomy? I had side entry (minimally-invasive), robotic mitral valve repair? I could do most things for myself, but needed help with heavy items and was thankful anytime I had help with food prep. There was some pain and I needed an afternoon nap... Read more.
I had mitral and tricuspid repair in August at Mt. Sinai. I am 64 and pretty healthy otherwise. I didn't need someone with me 24 hours even though my family was always there. I just took it slow and steady and by the 5th week post op I felt like... Read more.
I had my mitral valve repair at Mount Sinai. Your mom should not need 24 hour care. She might be walking slow when she first goes home, but probably will just need you to reach for things for her, and maybe help her get in and out of bed. A... Read more.
Thank you all again. A few people mentioned the recliner and foam wedge. Where did you get them? My mom's bed is pretty low, I hope a few pillows will under her would be sufficient. Just found out I need to take her to have one tooth with cavity extracted... Read more.
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