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Hi Lisa!

I saw one of your comments on someone’s post and figured I’d write to you! I am also having valve repair or replacement my tricuspid valve, not sure yet if he’s going to repair or replace yet but I’ll know the 12th after my results from my tee and heart catheter. When did you have surgery? Or have you not had it yet? 



So nice to meet you!!! 

Hi Lisa, just read your message about possibly having your surgery done by Dr Gillinov at CC. He’s an amazing surgeon and everyone at CC is the best. Dr Gillinov spent a great deal of time going over the surgery step by step and answering all of my questions. After testing he discovered my tricuspid valve needed to be repaired along with my mitral valve. I had my surgery on April 10th and my incision is barely noticeable. I researched numerous Drs.and hospitals including U of M and Mount Sinai and decided CC and Dr. Gillinov were the best. After initial testing , I saw Dr. Collier my cardiologist at CC, also fabulous. I suggest seeing him if possible. CC is a 3hr drive from our home in Michigan but having Dr. Gillinov perform my surgery and Dr. Collier as my cardiologist is well worth it. If you have any questions call me at 313-410-4048 or email at cjmdgmom@comcast.net      Wishing you the best😊

The good news is that although robotic, there is still a human surgeon behind the controls. My brain is thinking about a cartoon depicting a totally robotic doctor implanting a human heart valve into a pig by mistake due to software glitch. Caption: i thought  he wanted a pig valve. 

Hi Lisa - Saw your post --- I was in this boat last summer - now one year later I am on the recovery side of things. Definitely pays to look beyond hometowns, as I did. Happy to answer any questions. Yes, there are definite pros and cons to different mitral options. Local teams only pitch what they do.