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Congratulations on 22 years! Such success stories warms the heart of us newbies.

My Abbott Epic Porcine mitral valve is 1.5 months old. Taking it real easy so heart will heal and hopeful stay in rhythm. It makes me feel great to hear how active most folks are after getting their new valves. Am 66 and have had multiple echos over last year. I usually get at least one a year...

Cardio Conversion and TEE went well. My heart is now in sync. John J....I too am on Amiodarone. I really hope I can come off of it.

Great read. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Getting cardio converted Friday. Cardiologist said more people than not have heart sync problems after new valve. I am hoping it works or I get to have a convert in two months. I have now lost 36 pounds. Eating a little more to slow down weight loss. I can breath laying flat and can push my...

Thanks for all the comments. I have now lost 38 pounds in 12 days (220 to 182 lbs) and can breath lying flat. I have lost a lot of water and am now having to force myself to eat more. My medicine has really suppressed my appetite. My cardiologist ran an echo and said the heart valve was working...

I had my mitral valve replaced on Dec 17th. Surgery had a few complications including having to be given several units of blood after my chest was closed up as well as draining a considerable amount of blood from my chest. After my discharge it was obvious I was very swollen . I was put on a...

Just was discharged from hospital. Waiting on wife to pick me up. Thanks for everyone’s kind comments. Mickey

Surgery was completed Dec.17 and was complicated. . Maze was not done. Tubes removed few minutes ago and all I have is main line in case I need IV. Thanks for all your support.

Hi Mgary622, I suggest you schedule a video conference with your surgeon. I was given a chose between an in person meeting or video and wanted the video to avoid any Covid issues. It worked out well. Stay in touch. Lots of folks on this board have gone through what you are about to go through...

Stacy, FYI..I am about to turn 66 and should the mitral valve need replacing in the future they will do a TMVR. Thanks for the check list. Stay warm in Maine. Its freezing here at 50 degrees. So cold!

I will take the best wishes. As for the intercessory prayer...no child gets everything he/she wants from his Father but the Father appreciates his child asking. I am way over my head on this subject. As I said thanks for the Best Wishes. I will also see if I can find some inner strength to...

Peggy, I am excited to hear you can walk 5 miles! It sounds like you are making progress. This type of news is uplifting for someone facing surgery. Stay safe. Mickey

Hi Maineiacs, The surgeon (nationally known and respected) will be installing a tissue valve which was recommended by my electrophysiologist, cardiologist and the surgeon providing the first opinion. The surgery will be done at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. I have enough confidence in my...

Hi Pellicle, Thanks for your comment. Guess you have more than one finger after all. Mickey

Hi Peggy, I hope you are doing well. Do you feel better now than before surgery? I will be getting a new mitral valve in two weeks. Stay safe. Mickey

Hi Jmprosser, Will do. Matter of fact I just started a new thread since my surgery is scheduled. Thanks Mickey

Hi Guys, My surgery has been scheduled for December 17th. My heart has been in Wenckeybach rhythm (very regular irregular beat) for several weeks. Surgery will be done through the chest (full cut) and a tissue valve will be installed. If possible the surgeon plans to do a maze. I expect to be...

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations Superman!! Hearing good news like this is encouraging.