About Me (In My Own Words)
I am facing surgery for severe regurgitation. I live in NJ, but I am looking at valve centers in NY and PA.
My concern is whether insurance will pay if I go out of state, but I am hell bent on getting the level of skill that will get me a repair, not a replacement. Any insight or input would be greatly appreciated.
Also, anyone struggle with the emotional part of the diagnosis? I find myself choking up regularly at the prospect of open heart. Still wrapping my head around it- I am asymptomatic. I just feel sad, almost like I’ve experienced a loss, like a death. Hard to explain.
I met with Dr. John Brown, Chief Surgeon of the Gagnon Vascular Center at Morristown Medical Center. I feel extremely confident in his experience and comforted by his knowledge and outlook on what he sees as a successful mitral valve repair.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Waretown NJ
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My surgery date is:
April 26, 2022
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I was diagnosed with:
Mitral Regurgitation
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My surgery was:
Mitral Valve Repair
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My surgeon is:
Dr. John Brown
