Michael Smith posted a note for Christopher that says:
Hi Christopher. I saw that you were several weeks out from your mitral valve repair? I hope you are doing well, and your recovery has been smooth. ...Read more
Hi Christopher. I saw that you were several weeks out from your mitral valve repair? I hope you are doing well, and your recovery has been smooth. When you are up to it, I would love to hear your experience with Dr. Gillinov and the Cleveland Clinic. Best to you! Thx
Christopher T So far good, pain has went down a lot over the last couple weeks. Primary thing I notice is fatigue t ... Read more
Christopher T So far good, pain has went down a lot over the last couple weeks. Primary thing I notice is fatigue throughout the day. I am waiting to see my local cardiologist for a followup, curious what they will say about my progress. Dr Gillinov is a very skilled surgeon, I thought he was personable. He speaks very confidently. The anesthesiologist told me dr Gillinov does 4 surgeries some days. Cleveland clinic runs like a well oiled machine. I got blood work, ct, ekg, echo done in 1h45m. I was in icu 1 night, step down 3 nights. For heart work I don’t think you can go wrong.
Maria DeMarco Hi Christopher! Glad to hear you are doing well. I’m also glad to hear that you were satisfied with ... Read more
Maria DeMarco Hi Christopher! Glad to hear you are doing well. I’m also glad to hear that you were satisfied with your doctor as I will be using him as well for my robotic mitral valve repair. Did you have a robotic procedure? Also, any other insight you could provide about your experience with Dr. Gillinov and the Cleveland clinic would be fantastic. Thank you!
Christopher T Yes I had robotic. If you give me your email I can send you some things.
Christopher T Ok you can delete your message now I have your email
Wishing you good luck and intemate regards; Christopher T 'welcoming ,several ,good or excellent heallings - for afterwards ;
Nick- C.
Christopher T Thank you. So far so good. I have my follow up appointment in 3 days here at Cleveland Clinic then I ... Read more
Christopher T Thank you. So far so good. I have my follow up appointment in 3 days here at Cleveland Clinic then I get to go home. I plan to write a lengthy post about my experience at CC.
Christopher T Thank you, everything appears to be 'normal' as can be post surgery. I have my follow up here at Clev ... Read more
Christopher T Thank you, everything appears to be 'normal' as can be post surgery. I have my follow up here at Cleveland Clinic in 3 days then I get to go home. I've been extremely happy with Dr Gillinov and Cleveland Clinic. I plan to post a lengthy writeup about my experience here when I get a chance. Hopefully it will help others as others have helped me here.
Fatima Diop posted a note for Christopher that says:
Christopher pls try Dr. Chikwe at Cedars Sinai. I had my heart valve replacement surgery done by her in 2021 and I am doing great
Christopher T Thanks for the reply. I am currently talking with dr. Gillinov office Cleveland clinic. I also heard ... Read more
Christopher T Thanks for the reply. I am currently talking with dr. Gillinov office Cleveland clinic. I also heard Dr. chikwe is very good. Thanks for the recommendation. Was you valve not repairable? Is that why you opted for the replacement.