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Hang in there Tammy. My mitral valve repair was 1 week ago yesterday. I too had a lot of anxiety that seemed to get worse by the day. 1 week out, I can't say it's fun, but not nearly as bad as I had imagined it would be. It can be quite overwhelming to do your due diligence in order to make the best decision for yourself.

I think the most important thing that you can do is feel comfortable with the surgeon that you choose and trust that they are doing the best thing for you. A part of that is asking questions about anything that you don't understand and being satisfied with the answers that you're getting. 

It has been a daunting journey and will continue to be for a while. I haven't yet shared a lot of my experiences as I'm still getting through some things {read about "pump head") but overall I've been progressing well.  

This is a great community here, and you'll find lots of support and help. 

Don't hesitate in the least to ask questions. 

Gary