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2905 days ago

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Went to Mt Sinai today for my pre op testing. Met with Dr Adams first. He was super nice, very down to earth ,explained everything in an easy to understand ...Read more

Went to Mt Sinai today for my pre op testing. Met with Dr Adams first. He was super nice, very down to earth ,explained everything in an easy to understand way and made me feel much more at ease. Big thanks to Adam for sending Flo by to say hi. That made my day much better.

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Got a call today from Dr. Adam's office with two choices for my surgery date. Either November 17th or December 7th. The first date in Nov would be a "live" ...Read more

Got a call today from Dr. Adam's office with two choices for my surgery date. Either November 17th or December 7th. The first date in Nov would be a "live" surgery(other surgeons observing-learning).I think that is great thing but it would mean I would be there for Thanksgiving. The other date would get me home the week before Christmas if I don't have any complications. I told them I would call back Monday with my decision.

Anna Jones On the other hand, if you have the surgery before Thanksgiving, you should be feeling much better for ... Read more

Anna Jones On the other hand, if you have the surgery before Thanksgiving, you should be feeling much better for Christmas, than if you have the surgery just before Christmas. It's a difficult decision, but I know you will make the right choice for yourself. Sending best wishes.

Craig Irving I agree with Anna. If you do the November surgery you'll feel a lot better for Christmas.

Adam Pick Hi Betty, I've been at one of those "live" surgeries. They are quite amazing. I even filmed a video a ... Read more

Adam Pick Hi Betty, I've been at one of those "live" surgeries. They are quite amazing. I even filmed a video about them. Take a looksie at this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ljpLeU-dp0

Valve Reconstruction Workshop at The Mitral Foundation Center (2013)

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http://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Go inside the 2013 Valve Reconstruction Conference at the Mitral Foundation Center in this special video with Dr. David ...

Tina Williams I would have jumped on an earlier date - the waiting was the worst.

Barbara Wood I'd take the November date too...less waiting stress & you should be feeling decent by Christmas!

Rose Madura I agree with the others about November. If you wait for December, you'll only have the surgery "hang ... Read more

Rose Madura I agree with the others about November. If you wait for December, you'll only have the surgery "hanging over your head" for Thanksgiving. The choice is a personal one and I'm sure you'll make the right one.

Gerald Poulton I would take the early surgery date, I had the same choice and just before and during post op I regre ... Read more

Gerald Poulton I would take the early surgery date, I had the same choice and just before and during post op I regretted not taking the earlier date, you will be further along at Christmas and be more thankful.
All the best either way 💐

Betty Sorey Thanks everyone for your comments and encouragement. The advice given is very helpful.

Phyllis Petersen It's hard to be so far from home for holidays, but I know I wanted the earliest date I could get. The ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen It's hard to be so far from home for holidays, but I know I wanted the earliest date I could get. The weather will be chilly, but little chance of snow in November. Do you have a laptop so you can Skype home. When you know where you'll be staying that weekend, find a comfy restaurant and make a reservation. This way you'll be surrounded by lots of others. Will someone be able to travel with you?

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2940 days ago

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My mitral valve regurgitation has gotten to the severe stage and my cardiologist says it is time to have surgery. I think I am still a little bit in shock that ...Read more

My mitral valve regurgitation has gotten to the severe stage and my cardiologist says it is time to have surgery. I think I am still a little bit in shock that it is actually to that stage. I have been having my mitral valve monitored since I was in my early 20s and I am now in my 50s. I have a Barlow syndrome valve which is complicated and harder to repair. The surgeon that i have seen locally wants to do a replacement but I have gotten a second opinion from a doctor at Mt Sinai in New York who says they can repair it. I want to go with the repair but it is daunting thinking of the distance that I would have to travel (l live in Mississippi).

Adam Pick Hey Betty - If possible, the repair is preferable. Given what you write above, I think you might like ... Read more

Adam Pick Hey Betty - If possible, the repair is preferable. Given what you write above, I think you might like this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtWB2CDupFU

Sophie Marsh: Barlow's Syndrome Patient Success Story

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http://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - See why Sophie Marsh traveled from the boat yards of Connecticut to the operating room of Dr. David Adams at Mount Sinai...

Betty Sorey Thank you Adam. The video was just what I needed.

Adam Pick No problem Betty!!! Let me know if you need anything else.

Betty Sorey Dr. Adams is who I was referred to. It was Dr. Boateng from his office that called me for the phone c ... Read more

Betty Sorey Dr. Adams is who I was referred to. It was Dr. Boateng from his office that called me for the phone consultation.

Adam Pick Great. Fyi, Dr. Adams is one of the leading mitral valve surgeons in the world. In addition to being ... Read more

Adam Pick Great. Fyi, Dr. Adams is one of the leading mitral valve surgeons in the world. In addition to being an extraordinary surgeon, he's also a great guy. I was fortunate to spend some time with him at the Heart Valve Summit last week in Chicago. Glad to hear you are getting a consult with his team. Here's some more information about him - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-David-Adams-New+York-New%20York.php

Dr. David Adams - Heart Surgeon in New York, New York

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See patient reviews, physician biography, videos and contact information for Dr. David Adams, heart surgeon, in New York, New York.

Anna Jones Hi Betty. I am going to have to travel too. I'm also thinking hard about talking to Dr. Adams, as I ... Read more

Anna Jones Hi Betty. I am going to have to travel too. I'm also thinking hard about talking to Dr. Adams, as I hear great things about him. Sending best wishes.

Darlene Smith Betty, I had my mitral valve repaired by Dr. Adams last year. Outstanding surgeon, outstanding perso ... Read more

Darlene Smith Betty, I had my mitral valve repaired by Dr. Adams last year. Outstanding surgeon, outstanding person. Very approachable. Coming from Mississippi is daunting, but I'd do it if I were you. I asked him the last time he replaced when he thought he could repair a valve and he said "early 2000's".

Betty Sorey Thanks Anna. Best wishes to you too and hope you find a surgeon you feel is the best for you. I have ... Read more

Betty Sorey Thanks Anna. Best wishes to you too and hope you find a surgeon you feel is the best for you. I have decided to go with Dr. Adams. Just waiting now for them to call back with some dates to choose from.

Betty Sorey Thank you Darlene. I called Dr. Adams office today to start getting it set up. It makes me feel bette ... Read more

Betty Sorey Thank you Darlene. I called Dr. Adams office today to start getting it set up. It makes me feel better to hear from someone who has had surgery done by him.

Diane Capece Hi Betty. I also had surgery by Dr. Adams last August. I had a mitral and tricuspid repair. He did a ... Read more

Diane Capece Hi Betty. I also had surgery by Dr. Adams last August. I had a mitral and tricuspid repair. He did a great job and I did very well. He assured me 100% he could repair my valves and he did. You won't be disappointed. Best wishes..

Betty Sorey Thanks Diane. Glad to hear from you. I saw where you had some shortness of breath a few months afte ... Read more

Betty Sorey Thanks Diane. Glad to hear from you. I saw where you had some shortness of breath a few months after surgery. Hope that is gone and you are doing well.

Phyllis Petersen I travelled from Tucson to Cleveland to have the type of repair I wanted. With your additional issues ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I travelled from Tucson to Cleveland to have the type of repair I wanted. With your additional issues, it is definitely worth travelling to a surgeon who is familiar with your specific problem. Much of my earlier testing was done here and I was able to do a marathon day and a half of pre-surgical testing and meetings. It was definitely worth it. All the best!

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