Michelle's Story

About Me (In My Own Words)

Preparing for surgery and a bit scared. They have to do a sternotomy in lieu of less invasive procedure. Mechanical Mitral Valve It is 🤗. Permanently on Warfarin, but living is worth it. Recovery is done and back to new and better normal.

More Info About Me & My Heart

More About Me

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  I am from:
  Indianapolis, IN
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  My surgery date is:
  October 12, 2021
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  I was diagnosed with:
  Mitral Regurgitation
  
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  My surgery was:
  Mitral Valve Replacement
  
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  My surgeon is:
  Dr. Marc Gerdisch
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  My hospital is:
  Franciscan Health Heart Valve Center