Hi! My husband is having a mechanical mitral valve replaced and maze procedure done in early January. We just had the surgery consultation last week and waiting ...Read more
Hi! My husband is having a mechanical mitral valve replaced and maze procedure done in early January. We just had the surgery consultation last week and waiting for his surgery date. I'm here to learn as much as I can to help him both pre-op and post op. Nice to meet you all! We are in Southern CA.
Erin
Robert Miller I assume you mean he has his "natural" valve replaced by a mechanical one. Did they already determine ... Read more
Robert Miller I assume you mean he has his "natural" valve replaced by a mechanical one. Did they already determine that a repair is not possible? Usually, the first approach is repair and if that doesn't work, then a replacement. The replacement is usually based on age. I assume your husband is quite a bit younger than 50 that it was already decided it should be a mechanical valve. I don't think there is too much you can do pre-op. Post op there is a lot to prepare. Recliner to sleep in if you have it. Pillows. Heart hugger. Do your breathing exercises for the lungs. Go on daily walks, etc. Also check out the learning center. There is a lot of information there.
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Richard Munson Good question about repair being first consideration. Thats why 2-3 opinions are a must. Surgeons tha ... Read more
Richard Munson Good question about repair being first consideration. Thats why 2-3 opinions are a must. Surgeons that don’t repair tend to push replace. Sad but many times it boils down to selling whats in your briefcase not whats best for mr. Patient.
Erin
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