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486 days ago

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I had mitral valve regurgitation that was severe. I had mitral valve repair surgery on April 25th and it appeared that the problem was solved. However, three ...Read more

I had mitral valve regurgitation that was severe. I had mitral valve repair surgery on April 25th and it appeared that the problem was solved. However, three days after surgery an echo showed that there was trace regurgitation. I had an echo last week, eleven weeks after surgery, and it reported that I now have moderate mitral valve regurgitation. I'm getting in touch with my surgeon and cardiologist for answers. I'm concerned that the surgery wasn't successful. Has anyone else had a similar situation? Should I feel hopeful? Or, is it possible that I'm facing another surgery?

Richard Munson What a lousy thing to hear. Hopefully not another surgery.

Rose Madura I'm sorry to hear this Janet. Please let us know what the doctors say.

Klara Čičić Dear Janet, I was/am in a similar situation. My regurgitation after repair is 1-2+, before surgery it ... Read more

Klara Čičić Dear Janet, I was/am in a similar situation. My regurgitation after repair is 1-2+, before surgery it was 3-4. It is 9 months after surgery now for me, and situation is still the same. My repair was quite complex and unique, I knew before surgery that probability of 100% seal of leaflets was lower in people with Barlow disease, so it wasn't as big of a surprise after the surgery when they told me I have regurgitation left. Surgeon told me how peculiar my posterior leaflet was and that he considers my surgery extremly successful. Maybe in a less experienced hands I would've end up with replacement rather than repair? Glass is half full, right.... My future surely brings another surgery since I am so young, I just hope it's later rather than sooner... Anticipation from echo to echo is not fun, but it's our reality. I sympathize with you and hope your regurgitation won't progress ..

Klara Čičić My heart chambers are back to normal size as the heart remodelled postoperatively, so this trace-mode ... Read more

Klara Čičić My heart chambers are back to normal size as the heart remodelled postoperatively, so this trace-moderate regurgitation obviously doesn't have a great impact. At least not as big as before the surgery when atrium and ventricle were under much strain and dilated. Stay positive! Keep us updated.

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546 days ago

Pamela Gregory, Susan Lynn reacted to this

It's been three weeks since my successful mitral valve repair surgery! The first week was a roller coaster and I had a lot of back pain, most likely from the ...Read more

It's been three weeks since my successful mitral valve repair surgery! The first week was a roller coaster and I had a lot of back pain, most likely from the awkward positioning of my right arm during minimally invasive surgery. I was discharged four days after surgery and needed some help at home for a few days. Day nine was the turning point. Suddenly, the pain subsided and I began to feel like myself. I began walking more and more, enjoying the beautiful spring weather. My incisions have healed very nicely and I feel more and more like myself every day. I start cardiac rehab in another week or so. I'm very glad that I had the surgery while I was asymtomatic and fit. It's making recovery so much easier than it might have been. I appreciate this website and all that I have learned from it and from fellow heart patients. Thank you!

Ana Brusso Congratulations Janet. Continued good health and recovery and God bless you

Rose Madura Wonderful news to hear! Congratulations.

Susan Lynn Yay, Janet! Glad you're doing so well! You're making amazing progress! Wishing you continued s... Read more

Susan Lynn Yay, Janet! Glad you're doing so well! You're making amazing progress! Wishing you continued success with the remainder of your recovery!

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568 days ago

Grace Mason , Kimberly Eisenhut, Brady Busch and 2 others reacted to this

My surgery went very well yesterday. My surgeon, Dr. Sarin, was able to repair my mitral valve. I’m so grateful for this. He told me that the valve was leaking ...Read more

My surgery went very well yesterday. My surgeon, Dr. Sarin, was able to repair my mitral valve. I’m so grateful for this. He told me that the valve was leaking very badly. Although I was asymptomatic (except when hiking big hills!) it was definitely time to get this problem fixed. What a relief!

Richard Munson Yea, glad to hear you are on the upslope. Next goal getting back home. Godspeed.

Susan Lynn Yay!!! You did it, Janet! Wishing you a speedy recovery! The big hills await!!!

Amanda Ryan Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Grace Mason Good news

Now on to the healing.

Ana Brusso Congratulations on your successful repair.

DeLois Tweedy So glad Janet! Now on to recovery. Blessings!

Klara Čičić Wow, that sounds amazing! Good for you. Now slowly take one step at the time.

Rose Madura Wonderful news. May your recovery be uneventful.

Pamela Gregory Wonderful news! Take it easy as you recover

Janet Robersonposted an update

577 days ago

Grace Mason reacted to this

I'm having mitral valve repair surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital on April 25, 2023. My surgeon is Dr. Sarin. I'm asymptomatic and watched my mitral valve for ...Read more

I'm having mitral valve repair surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital on April 25, 2023. My surgeon is Dr. Sarin. I'm asymptomatic and watched my mitral valve for decades with no issues. Until September 2022. I went from mild regurgitation to moderate. A TEE showed moderate to severe. Time for surgery while I'm (relatively) young and healthy.

Richard Munson No question about it.

Ana Brusso Good thinking Janet. Will keep you in prayer for your successful surgery. Keep us posted. God bless y ... Read more

Ana Brusso Good thinking Janet. Will keep you in prayer for your successful surgery. Keep us posted. God bless you

Diane Pellowe Sounds like what happened to me. Diagnosed at 15, surgery last December at 57. Good luck with everyt ... Read more

Diane Pellowe Sounds like what happened to me. Diagnosed at 15, surgery last December at 57. Good luck with everything. It’s tough but you can do it!

DeLois Tweedy Wishing you the best! I think it's very smart to go ahead and get it taken care of. Will keep you in ... Read more

DeLois Tweedy Wishing you the best! I think it's very smart to go ahead and get it taken care of. Will keep you in my prayers. God bless!

Angela Meletiadis Be at peace, Janet. It's good that it's a repair, not replacement. May God bless you and your surgica ... Read more

Angela Meletiadis Be at peace, Janet. It's good that it's a repair, not replacement. May God bless you and your surgical team

Deena Z Get it over with! And enjoy the rest of your long life.

Grace Mason Thinking of you and your upcoming surgery. Sending prayers for all the best.

J Alexander Lassally Janet - An uncanny parallel to mine - moderate and acquiescent for years, and then - boom - the chang ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Janet - An uncanny parallel to mine - moderate and acquiescent for years, and then - boom - the change!

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