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Hey There! 7 days out from a mitral valve replacement and couldn't spell it out better than Chris! Take Care!

Hey There everyone! Day 3 and 4 were the worst! Spoke too soon! Today my scar is tight and hard too get comfy! But i am with my kids and everyday is alittle better!

Hey There! Been 7 days recovering and everyday u will alot better! Wishing u well wishes!

Two days out from a tissue valve replacement! Have excellent nurses and importment a wonderful husband who has been by my side! Hopefully i will be hoe with my family soon!

Well it's day 2 ! Last night was the worst for me with night sweats from all my fluid in my body! Today eat alittle bit of breakfast, lunch and dinner! Getting out of my bed is hard and need help for gettig in and as well as out. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to do this. Ended up with a...

Hi Julie! Your right about taking care of myself. Its hard for me because i am a Mom and i put everyone ahead of me always! Its going to be an eye opener for me when i am out. I hear what people are saying for recovery time but in my head i think differently. I do have my Mom staying with me...

Your kind thankfulness gave me a lift!

I am glad i didn't pay 7500 to watch it live!

Thanks Jason! I am trying to be positive! I want to make the POST- surgery site next! 8 dayz til the big day! I do think it helps that i have this site to read when i have a chance.

Sending you some get well cheer!

Thank-you so much!

Yes. Adrienne is right on. Dr. told me he usually gives a 80% chance of repair, and i have a 60% chance. I have 2 leaflets that need work, and he must take tissue from one to repair the other. And if that doesn't work i am getting a bovine tissue in place.

Thank-you for the links, it was very helpful!

My EF is the range of 55% - 60%. You also had a repair for your mitral valve? Do you still have follow-ups with your doctor?

hey Adrienne, No problem i don't think i can get n e more stress! lol I do have the echo report. Here i will try to explain what i know first. Dr. told me that both my leaflets on the inside both need work and thats why he won't know til he goes in to see if it needs replacing. And my symptoms...

Thanks Kim, But 6 weeks...i am in for it! lol The only time i have to pick up a child is to put into a playpen for a nap. I will have my Mom around i am sure to help. Being a Mom there is one thing i am looking forward to have is sleep!( So if i am wrong Please Do not tell me)

hey there! This is my first post and hope not my last! I am 38 yrs and by a day surgery found out that i have a mitral valve prolaspe. 2 weeks ago met a Dr. and told me, he has a 60% chance in fixing it or a replacement valve. So i had to decide...the Dr. suggested a mechanical valve. It was a...