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591 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Carolyn that says:

Hi Carolyn ,
Welcome

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617 days ago

Richard Munson posted a note for Carolyn that says:

Glad you liked our moose humor. We try and keep things light as lord knows the stress surrounding ohs can take a toll. Right now i hope to enjoy my wifes easter ...Read more

Glad you liked our moose humor. We try and keep things light as lord knows the stress surrounding ohs can take a toll. Right now i hope to enjoy my wifes easter ham sunday before we take shadow early monday morning for his surgery. My stress level will be up for a few days for sure. Hopefully you will explore mitral valve repair as a first alternative and the maze procedure for the a fib.

Carolyn Masogot a new guestbook post

618 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Carolyn that says:

Hi Carolyn ,
Welcome

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618 days ago

Grace Mason posted a note for Carolyn that says:

Hi Carolyn,

How are you progressing? Hope you are doing well.

Annette Sterzel Carolyn do you have a date for your surgery yet? What do you need done. I had a similar situation alt ... Read more

Annette Sterzel Carolyn do you have a date for your surgery yet? What do you need done. I had a similar situation although I went to see cardiologist every year I never gave it a thought until one day I woke up with afib. In hospital for 5 days and put on blood thinners. 8 months later ohs. Doing well so far. Best of luck!

Carolyn Maso Hello Grace and Annette... my surgery was delayed and haven't re-scheduled. I'm considering leaving ... Read more

Carolyn Maso Hello Grace and Annette... my surgery was delayed and haven't re-scheduled. I'm considering leaving Kaiser and choosing a Dr. who has done more of my surgeries. I feel fine and on heart meds ... mostly asymptomatic but one never knows when that can change. I hope to have the surgery by the end of May. Annette, what is ohs? Grace, your procedure/s? Thank you both for reaching out. It's a very strange time and when I stop to think about it, scary... as well. I know attitude is everything in life and staying busy w/friends/family is crucial to navigate this

Carolyn Maso Annette and Grace, I scheduled surgery for May 18th with Dr. LUIS CASTRO ... found him here

Carolyn Maso Feeling a bit nervous with surgery in two days. I have my pre-op tomorrow and then stay at Hospital's ... Read more

Carolyn Maso Feeling a bit nervous with surgery in two days. I have my pre-op tomorrow and then stay at Hospital's 7 bdrm guest house next door. I found out yesterday I'm the only person there... eek!! I'm afraid to stay in such a large home all by myself the night before OHS surgery but I live 90 miles away.

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648 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Carolyn that says:

Hi Carolyn ,
Welcome

Carolyn Maso Hi Ruth... thanks

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692 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Carolyn that says:

Hey Carolyn, As one of the newest members of our community... Welcome! I see you have been diagnosed with AFib and mitral valve disease. Here's a link to ...Read more

Hey Carolyn, As one of the newest members of our community... Welcome! I see you have been diagnosed with AFib and mitral valve disease. Here's a link to some really good info about concomitant treatment for both diseases. I hope that helps! If you need anything else, please let me know! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/atrial-fibrillation/

Atrial Fibrillation & Heart Valve Patient Education Center

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/atrial-fibrillation/

Learn important facts about atrial fibrillation, heart valve disease and the Maze Procedure from leading doctors and patient success stories.

Richard Munson This was very interesting as i had the maze procedure. Very timely as i meet with my cardiologist nex ... Read more

Richard Munson This was very interesting as i had the maze procedure. Very timely as i meet with my cardiologist next month to discuss this very subject of reducing some meds based on the maze 2 years ago. Apparently no a fib since. I think many take the overly conservative , what if, approach. Safer to keep the patient on the stuff . I little CYA perhaps.

Carolyn Maso

Thanks Adam!

Carolyn Maso Are there no Kaiser Dr's on this site? I'm with Kaiser but I seldom see reviews anywhere and I'm a re ... Read more

Carolyn Maso Are there no Kaiser Dr's on this site? I'm with Kaiser but I seldom see reviews anywhere and I'm a review junkie! It helps so much to read the opinions.

Carolyn Maso Hello Richard, I hope I don't have to stay on meds the rest of my life. I read that minimal invasive ... Read more

Carolyn Maso Hello Richard, I hope I don't have to stay on meds the rest of my life. I read that minimal invasive for my procedure is in trials right now and only given to those who can't go through open heart surgery. The results have been good so far. Of course, I'm wondering whether to wait (which is risky for stroke) or just get it out of the way. So many life decisions at this time, as you know. Reducing meds is the goal. Until this, I was on zero meds. What's CYA?

Carolyn Maso Thanks, Adam, for all the helpful info. I left Kaiser so I could have Dr. Luis Castro perform the s... Read more

Carolyn Maso Thanks, Adam, for all the helpful info. I left Kaiser so I could have Dr. Luis Castro perform the surgery